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The moment when we start to catch our breath.
After suffering a fall from grace, a photographer returns to her hometown and bumps into her childhood friend — rekindling an unfinished romance.
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
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After suffering a fall from grace, a photographer returns to her hometown and bumps into her childhood friend — rekindling an unfinished romance.
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Episode 1
After harshly rebuking her assistant, Jo Sam-dal becomes embroiled in a scandal and faces severe blowback — forcing her to return to her hometown.
Directed by Cha Yeong-hunWritten by Kwon Hye-juGuest stars Hwang Se-on, Bang Min-seon, Lee Si-young, Hwang Soo-min, Song Ho-su, Kim Gye-rim, Lee Ki-seop, Kim Min-seok
Episode 2
While moping over her career downfall, Sam-dal awkwardly encounters Jo Yong-pil. She later runs into him again — where she must come to his rescue.
Directed by Cha Yeong-hunWritten by Kwon Hye-juGuest stars Ahn Su-bin, Jin Tae-yeon, Park Young-bok, Shin Kang-kyun, Kim Bi-bi, Shin Mi-yeong
Episode 3
Sam-dal avoids being seen in public as more people find out about her arrival. But she overhears a hurtful conversation, causing her to break down.
Directed by Cha Yeong-hunWritten by Kwon Hye-juGuest stars Lee Jin-hong, Park Jin-soo, Jo Hyeon-im, Kang Woo-je, Kim Dae-gon
Episode 4
As the townspeople talk, Sam-dal sets the record straight to her community. Ashamed by the truth, Sam-dal lies to Yong-pil about her love life.
Directed by Cha Yeong-hunWritten by Kwon Hye-juGuest stars Kim Dae-gon, Lee Jung-yeol, Noh Su-seong, Jung Ji-hyeon, Jeong Eun-ran, Oh Min-jeong, Goo Jae-yeon, Kwak Ji-sook
Episode 5
As Yong-pil shows concern for Sam-dal, she confronts him about his insistence. When a reporter shows up to Sam-dal's town, her friends go to bat for her.
Directed by Cha Yeong-hunWritten by Kwon Hye-juGuest stars Kwak Ji-sook, Kwon Oh-kyung, Lee Hyeon, Kim Won-suk, Han Sa-myeong, Hong Lu-hyeon, Kim Geon-ho, Jwa Chae-won
Episode 6
Yong-pil finds competition in Bu Sang-do for Sam-dal's love. Sam-dal finds out about Park Eun-joo's scheme and heads to Seoul to find out the truth.
Directed by Cha Yeong-hunWritten by Kwon Hye-juGuest stars Kim Si-young, Lee Jang-ho, Sin Yu-bin, Lee Rang-seo
Episode 7
Sang-do confronts Yong-pil about their shared feelings for Sam-dal. Sam-dal's mother begins to suspect something is happening between Sam-dal and Yong-pil.
Directed by Cha Yeong-hunWritten by Kwon Hye-juGuest stars Hong Lu-hyeon, Kang Hak-soo, Lee Se-rang, Park Seon-ju, Lee Ho-young, Park Joo-young, Lee Su-ryeon
Episode 8
Go Mi-ja experiences a frightening moment during a dive amid lingering health problems. After much encouragement, Sam-dal enters a photo competition.
Directed by Cha Yeong-hunWritten by Kwon Hye-juGuest stars Kim Geon-ho, Kim Jang-hwan, Kim Bong-hee
Episode 9
As Mi-ja's condition remains dire, Sam-dal learns she's been unaware about her mother's health — and that Yong-pil's been more present than she'd known.
Directed by Cha Yeong-hunWritten by Kwon Hye-juGuest stars Kim Bi-bi, Shin Mi-yeong, Kim Si-hyeon
Episode 10
After a drunken night, Sam-dal agonizes over a tender moment with Yong-pil. But they soon are forced to take a trip around Jeju for the photo contest.
Directed by Cha Yeong-hunWritten by Kwon Hye-juGuest stars Jwa Chae-won, Lee Joo-young, Bae Ki-beom, Kim Min-ah, Kang Hae-ri, Park Joo-yeon, Pyeon Hae-jun, Heo Seon-haeng
Episode 11
A man from Jo Jin-dal's past angers her family with an ill-advised announcement. Sam-dal continues to agonize over her feelings toward Yong-pil.
Directed by Cha Yeong-hunWritten by Kwon Hye-juGuest stars Heo Seon-haeng, Kim Jae-man, Yang Jin-seon, Lee Yun-sang, Lee Jae-eun, Yun Bu-jin, Kim Joo-ah, Kim Chae-hyun
Episode 12
Sam-dal worries about her mother's perception as her relationship with Yong-pil's grows. After uploading a video of Sam-dal, Eun-joo comes to Samdal-ri.
Directed by Cha Yeong-hunWritten by Kwon Hye-juGuest stars Han Sa-myeong, Jeong Hee-young, Go Byeong-taek, Nam Jeong-woo, Kim Nam-jin
Episode 13
Just as Yong-pil and Sam-dal get closer, his father harshly rebukes them. Amid the tension, Mi-ja finally stands up for herself — and the past.
Directed by Cha Yeong-hunWritten by Kwon Hye-juGuest stars Hwang Hyun-bin, Park Yong
Episode 14
After becoming official, Sam-dal and Yong-pil go off on a shoot — but they're joined by guests. Sam-dal later attempts to win over Yong-pil's father.
Directed by Cha Yeong-hunWritten by Kwon Hye-ju
Episode 15
Eun-joo plants a story about Sam-dal, complicating her role in the photo contest. But Sam-dal's community bands together to aid in her exhibition.
Directed by Cha Yeong-hunWritten by Kwon Hye-juGuest stars Kim Hye-ran, Kim Yong-jin, Kim Seong-yong, Choi Kyo-sik, Jeong Hyeon-woo, Lee Byung-joon
Episode 16
As Eun-joo's lies catch up to her, Sam-dal hosts her exhibition. She later finds out about Yong-pil's secret dream — and his hesitation about pursuing it.
Directed by Cha Yeong-hunWritten by Kwon Hye-juGuest stars Kim Tae-hee, Kim Dae-gon, Kim Hye-ran, Kim Yong-jin, Kim Kwon, Kim Ji-su, Lim Seung-beom
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Ji Chang-wookJo Yong-pil
Shin Hae-sunJo Sam-dal
Yu Oh-seongJo Sang-tae
Kim Mi-kyeongGo Mi-ja
Lee Jae-wonWang Gyeong-tae
Seo Hyun-chulJo Pan-shik
Shin Dong-miJo Jin-dal
Kang Mi-naJo Hae-dal
JTBCSouth Korea
MISouth Korea
SLLSouth Korea
