Benvenuti a Samdal-ri (2023)

Bad plot!

Crafting a true-to-life female protagonist involves avoiding stereotypes. Strength should be portrayed authentically, including vulnerability and growth. A diverse background adds depth, and navigating everyday challenges contributes to a nuanced narrative. Emphasizing the protagonist's support system showcases interconnectedness, challenging the notion of solitary strength. Instead of portraying her as "useless" in simple problems, highlight growth, learning, and adaptability. Real strength lies in resilience and overcoming challenges, fostering a relatable and authentic character.

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An uninspiring,dull, piece of boredom

I don't usually write Reviews about dramas but for some reason I feel compelled to do so for this one,

I will not write a long review, trying to rate every aspect of it, but I will Simply state my opinion about it,

Initially I came to watch this drama after watching Hometown Cha Cha Cha, because both of these dramas have similar setting, A small town, FL Moves from the exciting big city to the small town, ML without any drive or ambition, and of course some sprinkle of trauma here and there,
Another that makes them similar is thier supporting cast, you know some old people, some children and they all seem like best friends with each other,
Which I find extremely annoying and cringy,
So I thought If I liked a drama with all these things then it's possible I'll like another drame with all these things, Turns out that's not how it works

I watched about 9 episodes of this drama and In the beginning I was liking it, but not as a romance melodrama, they introduced a successful character who worked so hard to get where she is and then she's brutally cheated out of her deserving position and what does she do? Absolutely nothing.

Every time she just accept her situation and do nothing I keep asking myself why don't she fight back, she had evidence of her cheating with the boyfriend and also evidence for stealing, she do many things in that situation but what she did was go back to the hometown and play romance with the guy she knew for past 38 years, does it make sense? I don't think so,

And speaking of ML, what's with these dull, boring, ambition less and drive less guys in these dramas, they have no life, no hobbies, and all their live revolve around FL, She's been his female friend for 30 years and then they date for some time and now she's his ex for 8 years, like come on dude, you've known only one girl your whole life, what about other 4 billion women in the world, and not only that there is another 2nd guy in love with her for past 30 years or something, You know sometimes it becomes so annoying when dramas do this, Imagine if she didn't had that scripted misfortune and didn't lost everything, what was their plan then, are they gonna spend their whole lives with status quo,
And the whole romance plot, I couldn't feel it, it felt forced and fake, The same thought keep coming to my mind whenever main leads were together,that why are they together, why is she wasting her time with this useless guy who can't bring any value to the table, at this time she should be fighting for what she lost, not having this boring romance with some country bumpkin

Anyway I can rant a bit more but I feel like this is enough for someone who didn't finished the drama overall I'll give it a score of 7.5 and it's possible that in different mood or setting I may like this drama but I feel really fatigued after watching bunch of the same kind of dramas over and over again

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I need to stop crying!

What can I say about this drama. It's amazing from every side that you see it. I've cried so much almost in every ep. The feelings of each story were expressed were so loud (a big thanks to all actors for that). Their love made me shutter each time. Perhaps it is bc of some personal experience that got me affected even more. I tried everytime to focus on the series and stop recalling my past. So let's start from somewhere.

What in the Voldemort type obsession was that of Bang Eun Joo with Sam-dal? What kind of person acts so slyly. In the end the truth comes to surface. Dishonest ppl lose their power. Especially when you base your whole life/career on the achievements/ideas of someone else. So toxic to try to manipulate ppls feelings for your success.

Main characters love story is amazing. The detail with the red string theory melted me. Their feelings never shut down for each other. The respect they showed for each others family had me speechless. They put aside their relationship to keep their parents happy. Even if they were hurting every single moment. And they showed with all means that it wasn't just a teenage love. It was their whole life. They were meant to be together and that's it. They faced way to many unfortunate levels, but in the end their love helped them surpass all of them. I'm jealous of their love. I'm jealous of the way they look each other or how considerate they are. Even after years they still know the other person better than their own self and that's true love, that's caring.

The mothers story is heartbreaking. Their bond was so special and Sam-dals mother will never forgive herself till the day she dies. The pain and memory will hunt her forever and won't let her feel in peace. The guilt can't be overwatched. She'll be her forever platonic other half. The consistent hate of Yong-pils father towards Ms. Ko hides to much depression bc he never found the way to move on. The moment he finally accepted the past and made peace with Sam-dals family showed that deep down his hate wasn't in reality hate but pain.

The big 5 friendship is also so strong. They all protect each other, protecting a little more their only female friend of the group like shes their princess. Even though they haven't been in touch for years, they acted like not even a day has passed since they last spoken. And that's true friendship.

Lastly, the small somehow village society reminds me of my own neighborhood and village. Everyone knows everything. Even if you tried to hide, you can't bc there are eyes everywhere. The rumors and news spread quickly. The only way to escape this circle is for you to abandon this place and move out. Like the characters tried to do to persuade their dreams. Not everyone succeeds, but not everyone fails. Some will come back, some will continue their lives somewhere else but that doesn't change the fact that this place will be their forever home (if their lives there were good and not full of drama and toxicity).

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Woah. WOW

This drama was just sensational! It was soooo good. The story was just 💯. So this drama is about two people that are childhood sweethearts but have a tragic and unfair breakup, and it's just about them finding their way back..home. It's also about how different people dealt with a tragedy that happened and how that affected people around them, I'm trying my best to not give away spoilers. But this drama was absolutely amazing. Frickin brilliant! It's basically about a forbidden love that is incredibly beautiful and so strong. The plot is sooo good. I can't explain HOW GOOD it is it's That good. And the music was mMmMMmM SO Cool!!! Ahh This drama was soo perfect! And to top it all off the acting of the cast was INCREDIBLE, I LOVED THEM. They've done a Really good job, Oh I loved watching the cast on screen sooo much. Every single member on screen was perfect. Absolutely perfect. Overall, This is a REALLY DAMN good drama about a melancholic forbidden love and a tragedy. Basically Absolutely beautiful story and plot. 📷🖼👩‍💼💞🧑‍💼🌦🗺

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A Refreshing Gem: "Welcome to Samdalri" is a Comforting K-Drama

I'm compelled to share my thoughts on this delightful drama, which has left a lasting impression on me. "Welcome to Samdalri" is a true gem that has captured my heart with its gentle, refreshing story and lovable characters.

As someone who tends to avoid heavy dramas and frustrating villains, I was thrilled to find that this show exceeded my expectations in every way. The female lead shines brightest, with a growth arc that's both inspiring and relatable. I was particularly impressed by the way the community rallied around her, offering support and encouragement on her journey.

The small town setting is also noteworthy, with its picturesque scenery and warm atmosphere that feels like a cozy hug. It's no wonder that this drama has become a comfort watch for many fans.

What struck me most, however, was the drama's ability to soothe my frazzled nerves after watching another intense K-drama, "Queen of Tears". This show was the perfect antidote to the stress and angst I had accumulated, and I found myself fully immersed in its gentle charm.

If you're looking for a lighthearted, feel-good K-drama that will leave you feeling uplifted and comforted, look no further than "Welcome to Samdalri".

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Sweet & Heartwarming

Simple, sweet story of friendship, love, motherhood & second chances.

Cho Yong Pil is a weather forecaster. He is crazy, short-tempered, knucklehead, and loves his city.

Cho Sam Dal is a successful photographer. She is badass, smart, brave, crazy, temperamental, but hates her hometown. She shows herself strong, but she also needs someone to lean on.

Cho Yong Pil & Sam Dal were best friends from childhood, but for some reason, they brokeup. I loved their first meeting, it was hilarious. They were fighting over pants lace.

The way Cho Yong Pil thought Cho Sam Dal as a thief & his friends coming to catch the thief.

I laughed my ass off when Cho Yong Pil came to save Cho Sam Dal, but he fell into the water. After being saved by Cho Sam Dal, he was so embarrassed that he wouldn’t look at her & in the end, she did the same thing which he did in their first meeting.

Whenever Cho Sam Dal is drunk she would fall down & the boys would hurry to hold them.

Poor Yong Pil & his knees

The happy dance Cho Yong Pil gave when he got to know that Sam also liked him

Loved how positive Cho Yong Pil was about Boo Sang Do having feelings for Sam Dal.

Sweet thing Cho Yong Pil does, like tying Sam Dal shoelace in any kind of situation.

Loved the haenyeo fight between the two towns.

Bang Eun Joo deserves all of it. What Sam Dal mother did was right. Cho Sam Dal should've sued her if I were in her place, I would've sued her for lying. Because of these kinds of false accusations, many celebrities' careers are over.

Loved how everyone in Samdal ri helped Sam Dal with her exhibition

Laughed so hard Cho Sam Dal parents seeing her & Chong sleeping together.

Loved Cho Hae Dal & Cha Ha Yoo relationship. Cha Ha Yoo is more maturer than her age. Always worried about her mother.

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Lovely, healing and heartwrenching

Lovely: the village folk, to see JCW reunited with his surrogate mom from Healer, the beautiful chemistry between the leads and their families.
Healing: the scenery, the ocean, how to deal with your first love when he/she is suddenly very much back in your life?
Heartwrenching: JCW looking at SHS and vice versa. So excited for romance to come (Back). Her backstory in Seoul. The sister with the kid - interested in her story!

I love it so far. Relatable emotions and great acting. I like both leads very much and the have great chemistry. Can’t wait for more.

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wonderful

This drama was so highly anticipated and thankfully it delivered. Shin hae sun and her team more than delivered. She was in her all encompassing roles of acting versatility and range. The storyline may appear simple and down to earth but the delivery from all the actors made it so intriguing and so captivating. So pleased that year 2023 should close with a drama worth watching. Recently there are too many new releases that unfortunately showcase the actors visuals but failed to convince on their acting skills. Kudos to all members of wts team for such a great drama with genuinely brilliant acting prowess.

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