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SO SWEET… but not enough screen time for the side couple!!
BRO this was so cute. i cried sm. so feel good. omg i love this. so much more than hometown cha cha cha thing… i didn’t like that but THIS AHHHHHH!!! omg and kang mina ??i missed her sm she’s so cute and her daughter UGH LOVE. this was so good. i love them in their hometown so sweet. and second chance love was cute. BUT THE SECOND COUPLE…. KANG MINA AND THE DOLPHIN BOY. i literally started watching this just for them BUT THEY GOT LIKE NO SCREEN TIME AT ALL HELLO??? just like very little in the last ep… pls…. I NEED MORE. kang mina needs to star in something some romcom pls i love her. but i loved the three sisters. the older sister … i wish she had less screen time and MORE FOR KANG MINA HELLOOO. omg and hayul was so cute omlllll so sweet i cried she’s so thoughtful. and last ep the gallery scene SOBBBBBBB it was so beautiful ???yongpils dad got on my nerves tho like… they would’ve been perfect if not for him.very feel good! sweet! -2 for no screen time parts… BUT TAY
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A love story in Samdal-ri village
Finally... after being annoyed with 3 Korean dramas that are the same and make you boring, such as the curse of the past (Korean drama A Good Day to be a Dog), the story of love that never ends (My Demon), and the story of a husband who died on his wedding night (The Story Of Park's Marriage Contract ), dramas that resolve problems hundreds of years ago in the present century.There is a Korean drama that makes you "smart", namely the Korean drama Welcome to Samdal-ri which tells the story of Korean culture and the daily lives of its people, especially rural communities. Similar to the Korean drama "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha", but it's better because the Korean drama "Welcome to Samdal-ri" captures Haenyeo's daily life more specifically.
The plot of the Korean drama "Welcome to Samdal-ri" is not adventurous. The advantage lies in the clever combination of scenes and dialogue, neat cinematography, and the actors who act very well.
Talking about acting, I'm surprised why I didn't like Shin Hae-Sun, who plays Cho Sam-Dal. ?? I didn't like it so much, I didn't move when the actress who started her career as a supporting actor won Best Actress in the Korean drama "Angel's Last Mission" and just watched her acting again in the Korean drama "Mr. Queen” which is really awesome with a rating of 18.5%.
Together with Ji Chang-Wook, Shin Hae-Sun acted well. The chemistry between the two is adorable. It's not surprising that many people find it difficult to move on after watching this drama.
The acting of the supporting actresses/actors is no less stunning. That's the advantage of Korean dramas, right? Look at the acting of Baek Hyun-Joo who plays Oh Geum-Sool, one of the haenyeo.
The appearance of Baek Hyun-Joo as Wang Gyeong-Tae's mother, the main character's best friend, feels right. Typical village woman with a shrill voice who likes to gossip and sometimes gossip.
And of course the appearance of senior actress Kim Mi-Kyung who plays haenyeo Ko Mi-Ja, the life giver in this drama.
And finally, we must appreciate the writer's efforts to present scenes that trigger adrenaline. In the final episodes, confusion arises when journalists who want to "invade" Cho Sam-Dal's (Shin Hae-Sun) privacy, arrive at the same time as plans to hold an exhibition in Samdal-ri village.
Help comes from Cho Yong-Pil (Ji Chang-Wook) who mobilizes the haenyeo fleet with his signature vehicles, deceiving the existence of the exhibition from the reporters' coverage.
It's a bit over the top, but okay. Small explosions are often needed in dramas so that the audience changes their assessment, from boring to recommended.
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Worst show for both the leads
This is definitely the worst show done by bothe shin Hye soon and jcw..Story is beyond ridiculous with almost 40 years old Virgin ML pining for his ex girlfriend of 8 years back who is changing boyfriends every year..
In conclusion, ml is a loser as well as simp and fl is whiny, annoying, selfish and bratty who only drink and cry in the whole show..
There is some comic relief by side characters, that's the only good point..
The ridiculous story arc of ml father and fl mother adds insult to the injury of already crippled plot of the drama..
IF YOU ARE HUGE FAN OF LEADS AND TOO MUCH TIME TO WASTE, ONLY THEN THINK ABOUT WATCHING THIS WITH ATLEAST 2× SPEED WITH SKIPPING MOST SCENES OF SML AND ML'S FATHER..
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An epic story of healing
Sam Dal a damsel in distress is healed by her white knight, brother from another mother, lifetime lover Yong Pil.Sounds epic, doesn't it?
Beware though, this is drama land. Don't expect plausible character behavior or a coherent plot.
On the other side, there are plenty of asian dramas that manage to be plausible and coherent. So should we really be that lenient with the ones that aren't?
Alas, I can't.
PS: There are some decent support characters and side stories and also some totally pointless ones too, like Sang Do, a total waste of screen time.
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A Sea of Emotions
I love this story! For someone who lives in North America, I find the whole concept of Haenyeo(women divers)fascinating. and this is what I love about watching Korean Dramas. I learn so much more from the dramas than from a written book. I am somewhat familar with Ji Chang Wook and Shin Hye Sun in their various dramas, but I think this drama shows their talents and chemistry really well. It's funny how parents' grudges become their children's problems but yet their health concerns are kept away from the children. I enjoy how this drama is very realistic portrayal of everyday life in a small community. All in all, this is a drama I would watch again.Was this review helpful to you?
Waste of A-List Talent
This is a story of a girl who had big dreams. She is now reduced to wailing, whining and wasting away her life in relentless self-pity (7 episodes in and the self-pity party is showing no signs of abating.) Read this in Chandler's tone: Can she do anymore sobbing?WTS also tells the story of a boy whose only aspiration in life is to be with a girl and follow her around like a lost lovesick puppy. The sole purpose and impetus of everything he does is to one day see himself and Samdal ride off into the Jeju sunset. Ngl it may appear romantic on-screen, but that's the very definition of a loser in real life (think about it).
Misery, they say, loves company. Not so fast. Samdal's continued misery does not make for a great company, or chemistry for that matter. Because even with Yongpil's incessant smothering attention for the consummate damsel-in-distress Samdal, oil and water have better chemistry.
Now let's go to the plot. Welcome to Samdalri is like the madlibs of Kdrama. Someone draws a card (plot), and players toss out random words, names and places to fill in the blanks. For fun, someone throws in postcards (cinematography) and turns on the FM radio (soundtrack).
How they got A-List actors Shin Hyesun and Ji Changwook onboard is a mystery. Unfortunately, not even their masterful acting can keep the Samdalri sinking ship afloat.
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I held on as long as I could
I love the male lead and like the female lead as well but her character makes mewant to turn my tv off. She did look down on those under her. I feel she did
treat people under her like they wasn't anything. Like she was all that and as
when she was out drinking with the girls her attitude was she's the shit and
the people that had been under her was nothing and she could talk to them
anyway she wanted. Even though that chick under her was trash I'm surprised
something like this hasn't happened to her long ago. Overall I really didn't like
the female leads character at all when she was in the big city and my dislike for
her got worse once she went home to the small town. All she did was hide and whine
about what happened to her instead of fighting. I mean damn she worked hard to get
where she was right? It took her mother to drag her out to set the record straight to all
the gossiping people around town and word of what her mother said quickly spread like
wild fire??♀️. Six eps in and this is definitely NOT a show that I would rewatch hell I'm struggling to
make it to the end of this. I won't go into any long details about what I think of this after giving it two more eps but I did at least hang in there half way through. I really wanted to stick this out because of the leads but I'm just not feeling it.
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Check it out if you are fan of the leads other work
This drama is based on the writer that have Hi Bye Mama and directed by the director that have directed Forecasting Love and Weather and When the Camila Bloom, You can just tell by the photography and the vibe. If you watch those I have mentioned that you just know. There are two best friend who dated, but have feelings for each other still when Sam Dal work under the name Cho Eun Hye returned to her hometown after leaving years earlier to pursue her career as a photographer. While Yong Pil stayed behind and work as forecaster to protect the elders in his community. If you watch the drama you will know it is more than just those two, but it also touched on family, not succeeding and more. There is a love triangle I guess, but not really mostly it is family and friendship. The pace of the drama isn't my favorite and if you want to check it out for the actors you should do it and it might not be for everyone. The community keeps talking about our leads relationship and gossip. There is also a prominent death that affect everyone in the community and you'll see why if you check it. Overall, I would check it out if you are a fan of the actors or have seen work directed by director because it is not for everyone. I lost interest in the latest episode which is episode 14. I hope it give you a better understanding on the drama but these are my opinion.Was this review helpful to you?
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First Episode you made FL dislikableshe not only leave him, but also moved on from him dating random cheaters while he is still waiting, its just UNFAIR.
it not just leaving her boyfriend but looking down on him.
she would have never return to him if she wasn't catching abusing her own people
because she look down on others which make her most dislikable
Ji Chang Wook will portray very humble kind man while FL will be shown as someone who should not be with at all.
we all know that in the end girl who try to commit suicide will tell the world how Great this FL is and how she is wrong for getting bullied and look down upon by GREAT FL and then our Fl will get all her fame back like there is no other photographer in Korea to fulfil her left space.
JI CHANG WOOK why are you taking this kind of dumb roles, do you like playing Dumb roles because it takes no effort and will make easy Money ?
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Absolutely NO CHEMISTRY between FL and ML, overrated drama
I loved wookie so much, all of his role i loved but in this drama looks like typical drama.STORY: looks like hometown chacha
FL acting is annoying, sorry thats ny opinion
Seriously no spark ,no chemistry between FL and ML
Wookie never fails on his acting of course.
Overalll for me this drama is overrated.
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Beautiful story about love and growing
One of the best Kdrama that I have ever watched. If you are looking for a heartfelt and warm show to watch and unwind, it's for you!Bittersweet moments that i found so relatable to myself. Lines are so moving and touching, letting my tears drop when I watched the show and chill at dinner time.
The best part is that each episode has the moment that you are felt so relatable and touching, to feel laugh out loud, to feel hurt, to feel frustrated and repeat.
I love how the show are plotted and I love the show are trying to comfort and teach us the lessons of our life journey in this world.
A story about forgiving, finding yourself, family, love, independent, growing in a beautiful way.
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HIGHLY RECOMMEND 10000000000
"Welcome to Samdal-ri" stands out as a gem in the realm of Romance Comedy Korean Dramas, earning a well-deserved perfect score of 10/10 across all aspects, including Story, Acting, Music, and Overall execution. This captivating series successfully weaves a tale that not only tugs at the heartstrings but also leaves a lasting impression on the audience.At the core of its excellence is the compelling storyline that unfolds in the picturesque backdrop of Samdal-ri. The narrative is a delightful blend of romance and comedy, skillfully crafted to keep viewers hooked from the first episode to the last. The scriptwriters have managed to strike a perfect balance, introducing heartwarming moments intertwined with humor, making it a rollercoaster of emotions.
The character development in "Welcome to Samdal-ri" is praiseworthy. Each character is meticulously crafted, bringing depth and authenticity to the narrative. The protagonists' journey is not just a love story; it's a journey of self-discovery and growth. The chemistry between the lead characters is palpable, adding a layer of believability to their relationship that resonates with the audience.
The acting in this Korean Drama is nothing short of exceptional. The cast delivers stellar performances, portraying their characters with nuance and sincerity. The lead actors not only share fantastic on-screen chemistry but also breathe life into their respective roles. The supporting cast contributes significantly to the overall charm, injecting humor and emotion into the storyline.
A noteworthy aspect of "Welcome to Samdal-ri" is its enchanting music. The soundtrack complements the scenes perfectly, enhancing the emotional impact of key moments. Whether it's a poignant romantic scene or a lighthearted comedic moment, the music serves as a powerful accompaniment, elevating the viewer's experience. The well-curated soundtrack becomes a memorable element, leaving a lasting imprint on the audience.
The overall execution of the series is commendable. The cinematography captures the beauty of Samdal-ri, providing a visual treat for the viewers. The pacing is well-managed, ensuring a smooth flow of the narrative without unnecessary drag or haste. The production values are high, contributing to the immersive experience that "Welcome to Samdal-ri" offers.
What makes this Korean Drama stand out is its ability to resonate with a wide audience. While it delivers on the romantic and comedic fronts, it also explores themes of friendship, family, and personal growth. This multifaceted approach adds layers of depth to the storyline, making it a fulfilling watch for viewers looking for more than just a typical romantic comedy.
In conclusion, "Welcome to Samdal-ri" is a masterpiece in the world of Korean Dramas. Its flawless storytelling, exceptional acting, enchanting music, and overall execution make it a standout in the genre. With a perfect 10/10 rating in every category, this series is a must-watch for anyone seeking a heartwarming and entertaining experience. "Welcome to Samdal-ri" leaves an indelible mark, reminding us of the enduring power of love and laughter in storytelling.
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