Episode 1
Episode 1
32m7.6 / 10
Han Ji-yul’s stay in Huidong starts off on the wrong foot when he gets mistaken for a thief while trying to enter his grandfather’s home.
Guest stars Kang Hak-soo, Lee Dong-yong
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TV series
Once Upon a Small Town
20221 season7.5 / 10
Against his wishes a veterinarian from the big city relocates to the countryside, where he meets a policewoman, a town insider with a friendly secret.
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Not streaming in United States
Once Upon a Small Town premiered September 5, 2022. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Against his wishes a veterinarian from the big city relocates to the countryside, where he meets a policewoman, a town insider with a friendly secret.
Cast, crew and production details
About Once Upon a Small Town
Cast
JOYAn Ja-yeong
Choo Young-wooHan Ji-yul
Baek Sung-chulLee Sang-hyeon
Baek Ji-wonJang Se-ryeon
Jeong Seok-yongHwang Man-sung
Roh Jae-wonYoon Geun-Mo
Park Ye-niNurse Yeong-Suk
Na ChulChoi Yun-HyeongCredits
- Created by
- 백은경
- Written by
- 백은경
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 12
- Original language
- Korean
- Original title
- 어쩌다 전원일기
Networks & production
Netflix
Kakao TVSouth Korea
Kakao EntertainmentSouth Korea
Themes
based on novel or bookromance
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
Episode 2
35m8.0 / 10
The townsfolk meet Ji-yul with much enthusiasm and interest, including An Ja-yeong — who seems to be present wherever he goes.
Guest stars Shin Jae-hoon, Choi Min-geum
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Episode 3
Episode 3
40m7.5 / 10
After a frustrating incident at the police station, Ji-yul coldly distances himself from Ja-yeong — a choice he will soon regret.
Guest stars Jung Soo-bum, Noh Eun-jeong
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Episode 4
Episode 4
39m6.5 / 10
Ji-yul warms up to Ja-yeong and helps her care for a rescue dog. Meanwhile, the growing closeness between the two makes Lee Sang-hyeon uneasy.
Guest stars Jang Moon-gyu, Ahn Soo-ho, Cho Yi-an, Yoon Hae-bin
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Episode 5
Episode 5
36m7.0 / 10
Sang-hyeon clears the air with Ja-yeong after the awkward encounter the night before. He then warns Ji-yul to back off.
Guest stars Cho Yi-an, Yoon Hae-bin
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Episode 6
Episode 6
40m6.5 / 10
Ja-yeong attends a town meeting and gets caught in the cross hairs of an ongoing feud. Ji-yul looks for a solution to an old man’s heartbreaking request.
Guest stars Cho Yi-an, Yoon Hae-bin, Lee Jae-yong, Ahn Hye-won, Kim Yong-jin, Gu Bon-jin, Yoo Soon-chul
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Episode 7
Episode 7
37m6.5 / 10
Ji-yul tiptoes around Ja-yeong, not knowing how to break the ice after the shocking revelation. Meanwhile, a heartbroken boy comes to him for advice.
Guest stars Lee So-yoon
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Episode 8
Episode 8
33m7.5 / 10
After getting a chance to hang out and unwind on a spontaneous work trip, Ji-yul and Ja-yeong come home to find unexpected visitors from Seoul.
Guest stars Sung Hyun-mi, Oh Ji-young, Son Young-soon, Park Se-ki, Ha Yul-Ri
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Episode 9
Episode 9
35m7.5 / 10
Ja-yeong drifts further away from Ji-yul after her new housemate asks for her help to win back an ex-boyfriend.
Guest stars Ha Yul-Ri, Jeong Dae-yong
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Episode 10
Episode 10
35m7.5 / 10
Ji-yul finds that he's running out of time as he grows more certain of his feelings for Ja-yeoung. Sang-hyeon gets his long-awaited response.
Guest stars Ha Yul-Ri
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Episode 11
Episode 11
35m7.5 / 10
Ji-yul gives Ja-yeong a tour of his clinic in Seoul as they continue to sneak around town on secret dates.
Guest stars Lee So-yoon
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Episode 12
Episode 12
36m7.0 / 10Finale
When work delays the much-anticipated night out with Ji-yul, Ja-yeong plucks up the courage to make a special announcement to the entire neighborhood.
Guest stars Lee Jae-soon, Kim Jung-han
Where to watch Once Upon a Small TownEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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