Set on Jeju Island, the story revolves around two childhood friends, Cho Yong-pil (Ji Chang-wook) and Cho Sam-dal (Shin Hye-sun). After losing his mother to a mistaken weather report, Yong-pil decides to become a weather forecaster to protect the elders of his hometown. However, his passion and refusal to let misinformation slide earns him a reputation as a stubborn troublemaker. On the other hand, Sam-dal moves to Seoul to pursue her dreams of becoming a successful fashion photographer, and goes by the name of Cho Eun-hye. However, when her life suddenly falls apart, she returns to her hometown, where she reconnects with Yong-pil. Despite an incident that drove them apart, the two friends find their affection for each other still as strong as ever.[2][8]
3moon Studio's assistant and an amateur photographer who makes up a false claim against Sam-dal that ruins her career and causes her to move back to her hometown.
Welcome to Samdal-ri : South Korea viewers per episode (millions)
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Season
Episode number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
1
1.205
1.262
1.169
1.522
1.597
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
1.666
2.251
2.138
2.398
2.583
2.965
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[38]
In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
This series aired on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC, and EBS).
^ abcKwon Soo-bin (June 19, 2023). 지창욱X신혜선 첫 JTBC 출연작 '웰컴투 삼달리', 올 하반기 방송 [Ji Chang-wook × Shin Hye-sun's first JTBC appearance, 'Welcome to Samdali', to be broadcast in the second half of this year]. News Culture (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 14, 2023. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
^Hwang, So-young. 신승훈·태연·도겸 '웰컴투 삼달리' OST 1차 라인업 [Shin Seung-hoon, Taeyeon, Dokyeom 'Welcome to Samdali' OST 1st lineup]. Naver News (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 3, 2023. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
^Lee, Seul (November 2, 2023). 신혜선, '진상 짝꿍' 지창욱과 재회...'웰컴투 삼달리', 12월 2일 첫방 [Shin Hye-sun reunites with 'true partner' Ji Chang-wook... 'Welcome to Samdali', first broadcast on December 2nd]. Xports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 2, 2023. Retrieved November 2, 2023 – via Naver.
^@tvingdotcom (November 22, 2023). 다시 숨 고르기를 위해 삼달리로 돌아온 삼달, 변함없이 그 자리에 있어준 용필 [Sam-dal returned to Samdal-ri to catch her breath again, and Yong-pil was always there] (Tweet) (in Korean). Retrieved November 22, 2023 – via Twitter.
^Son, Bong-suk (December 31, 2023). 배우 정예진, '웰컴투 삼달리'서 젊은 고미자 역 호연. sports.khan.co.kr (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 31, 2023. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
^Kim, Do-geon (November 10, 2023). 신혜선X신동미X강미나, 천하무적 세자매(웰컴투 삼달리). sports.khan.co.kr (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 11, 2023. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
^Kim, Seo-yoon (November 10, 2023). [공식]강미나, 신혜선 동생 조해달 役...'웰컴투 삼달리' 출연 [[Official] Kang Mina plays Shin Hye-sun's younger sister Jo Hae-dal... Appeared in 'Welcome to Samdali'] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on November 10, 2023. Retrieved November 10, 2023 – via Naver.
^Kang, Seo-jeong (November 22, 2023). '연인'→'힘쎈여자 강남순' 활약 강길우, '웰컴투 삼달리' 출연 확정[공식] [Lovers → Strong Woman Kang Nam-soon Kang Gil-woo confirmed to appear in 'Welcome to Samdali' [Official]] (in Korean). OSEN [ko]. Archived from the original on November 21, 2023. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
^Jang, Soo-jung. 한은성, 신혜선 전 남친으로 '웰컴투 삼달리' 특별출연. entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 13, 2023. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
^Hong, Se-young (December 20, 2023). '웰컴투 삼달리' 측 "김태희 특별출연, '하바마' 작가와 인연" [공식] [Welcome to Samdalri's side "Kim Tae-hee's special appearance, connection with the writer of 'Hi Bye, Mama!'" [Official]]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Naver.
^지창욱·신혜선 '웰컴투 삼달리' 출연 확정...로맨스 기대감 [Ji Chang-wook and Shin Hye-sun confirmed to appear in 'Welcome to Samdali'... Romance expectations]. Sisamagazine (in Korean). June 19, 2023. Archived from the original on July 14, 2023. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
"Ep. 1". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 2, 2023. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
"Ep. 2". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 3, 2023. Archived from the original on December 3, 2023. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
"Ep. 3". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 9, 2023. Archived from the original on December 9, 2023. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
"Ep. 4". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 10, 2023. Archived from the original on December 10, 2023. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
"Ep. 5". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 16, 2023. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
"Ep. 11". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). January 6, 2024. Archived from the original on January 10, 2024. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
"Ep. 12". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). January 7, 2024. Archived from the original on January 10, 2024. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
"Ep. 13". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). January 13, 2024. Archived from the original on January 14, 2024. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
"Ep. 14". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). January 14, 2024. Archived from the original on January 14, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
"Ep. 15". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). January 20, 2024. Archived from the original on January 22, 2024. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
"Ep. 16". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). January 21, 2024. Archived from the original on January 22, 2024. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
^웰컴투 삼달리 시청률 [Welcome to Samdal-ri ratings]. Nielsen Korea (in Korean). Retrieved January 8, 2024 – via Daum.
^Hwang, So-young (December 18, 2023). '삼달리' 신혜선 지창욱 품 안겨 오열 자체 최고 10% 목전 ['Samdal-ri' Shin Hye-sun and Ji Chang-wook are sobbing in their arms, reaching the highest 10%]. Naver Entertainment (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on December 25, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
^Yoon, Sung-yeol (December 24, 2023). 신혜선, 8년 전 지창욱에 이별 통보 이유..유오성 때문이었다 [종합](웰컴투 삼달리) [Shin Hye-sun, the reason she broke up with Ji Chang-wook 8 years ago...it was because of Yoo Oh-seong [Comprehensive] (Welcome to Samdal-ri)]. Naver Entertainment (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on January 22, 2024. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
^Park, Jung-sun (December 25, 2023). 상승세 '웰컴투 삼달리', 크리스마스 연휴에도 시청률 7.9% ['Welcome to Samdal-ri' on the rise, viewership rating 7.9% even during Christmas holidays]. Naver Entertainment (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on December 25, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
^Kang, Ga-hee (December 31, 2023). [POP리뷰]지창욱X신혜선, 8년만의 애틋 키스..최고 8.8%('웰컴투 삼달리') [Ji Chang-wook × Shin Hye-sun, a passionate kiss for the first time in 8 years...Highest 8.8% ('Welcome to Samdal-ri')]. Naver Entertainment (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on January 1, 2024. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
^Kang, Min-kyung (January 1, 2024). [종합] 필름 뚝 끊겼던 신혜선, ♥지창욱과 키스 기억해냈다...8.2%('웰컴투 삼달리') [[Comprehensive] I remembered Shin Hye-sun kissing Ji Chang-wook ♥when the film was cut off...8.2% "Welcome to Samdal-ri)]. Naver Entertainment (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on January 1, 2024. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
^Hwang, So-young (April 8, 2024). 60회 맞은 '백상예술대상' TV·영화·연극 후보 공개 [60th "Baeksang Arts Awards" TV, Film and Theater Candidates Revealed] (in Korean). JTBC News. Archived from the original on April 8, 2024. Retrieved April 16, 2024 – via Naver.
^Lee, Soo-hyun (October 14, 2024). 에스파·아이유→NCT드림·변우석…'2024 마마 어워즈' 후보 보니 [aespa, IU → NCT Dream, Byeon Woo-seok... Looking at the nominees for "2024 MAMA Awards,"]. Top Star News (in Korean). Retrieved October 14, 2024.
