Loved the charm of Welcome to Samdalri and its blend of heartwarming romance, seaside vibes, and family ties? Get ready to fall for these similar Kdramas that you are recommended to watch.
1. Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha
Hangul: 갯마을 차차차
Year: 2021
Hye Jin, a dentist moves to the seaside village of Gongjin. She meets Du Shik and becomes curious about him. He is known as Mr. Hong around town. He is unemployed officially, but he is a master of odd jobs who appears to help everyone with any situation.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Shin Min Ah as Yoon Hye Jin
- Kim Seon Ho as Hong Doo Shik
- Lee Sang Yi as Ji Sung Hyun
- Lee Suk Hyeong as Kang Do Ha
No. Of Episodes: 16
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2. Summer Strike
Hangul: 아무것도 하고 싶지 않아
Year: 2022
Burnt out, Lee Yeo Reum quits her city life and moves to a seaside village seeking peace. There, she meets a quiet librarian, Ahn Dae Beom, and together they find healing and maybe, love.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Kim Seol Hyun as Lee Yeo Reum
- Im Si Wan as An Dae Beom
- Shin Eun Soo as Kim Bom
- Park Ye Young as Jo Ji Young
No. Of Episodes: 12
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3. Our Beloved Summer
Hangul: 그해 우리는
Year: 2021
A coming of age, romantic comedy revolving around Choi Woong and Yeon Soo, who broke up with a promise never to meet again. The documentary they filmed ten years ago in high school gets the fame and they are by compulsion facing camera once more.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Choi Woo Shik as Choi Woong
- Kim Da Mi as Gook Yeon Soo
- Kim Sung Chul as Kim Ji Woong
- Roh Jeong Eui as NJ
No. Of Episodes: 16
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4. Reply 1988
Hangul: 응답하라 1988
Year: 2015
The drama follows the lives of 5 families living on the same street in a neighborhood. A nostalgic look back at the year 1988. As the group of friends gets into and out of mischief, what experiences will they carry with them into their future lives?
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Lee Hye Ri as Sung Deok Sun
- Go Kyung Pyo as Sung Sun Woo
- Ryu Joon Yeol as Kim Jung Hwan
- Park Bo Gum as Choi Taek
No. Of Episodes: 20
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5. My Liberation Notes
Hangul: 나의 해방일지
Year: 2022
Set in Sanpo Village, a place where usually the influx of people leaving is higher than the ones moving in. The drama depicts three Yeom siblings, Chang Hee, Mi Jung, Ki Jung, and a stranger who want to escape from their dead-end life.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Lee Min Ki as Yeom Chang Hee
- Kim Ji Won as Yeom Mi Jung
- Lee El as Yeom Ki Jung
- Son Seok Koo as Mr. Goo
No. Of Episodes: 16
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6. When the Weather is Fine
Hangul: 좋으면 찾아가겠어요
Year: 2020
Cellist Hae Won quits her job in Seoul and goes back to her village where she lived when she was in high school. There, she meets her former classmate, Eun Seob who owns a bookstore now. His daily life is simple, but it begins to change after he meets Hae Won.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Park Min Young as Mok Hae Won / Irene
- Seo Kang Joon as Im Eun Sub / Kim Jin Ho
- Lee Jae Wook as Lee Jang Woo
- Kim Hwan Hee as Im Hwi
No. Of Episodes: 16
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7. Our Blues
Hangul: 우리들의 블루스
Year: 2022
The drama revolves around the sweet & bitter life of different people who are somewhat interconnected, in one way or the other, and depicts their stories in an omnibus format against the backdrop of Jeju Island.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Lee Byung Hun as Lee Dong Seok
- Shin Min Ah as Min Seon Ah
- Cha Seung Won as Choi Han Soo
- Lee Jung Eun as Jung Eun Hee
No. Of Episodes: 20
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These dramas will give you the same vibes. Each offers a unique perspective on love, family, and finding your place in the world, guaranteed to leave you feeling warm and inspired.
