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Welcome to samdalri is the definition of a comfort drama.
Cho yong pil is a NEED , the ultimate green flag!!!!!first of all, can we talk about Cho yong pil?! A man like him is an absolute need in real life , he is the absolute standard for how a partner should be so patient, deeply loving, and completely devoted ,the romance and chemistry between samdal and yongpil was everything ,they are truly soulmates.
That iconic fight scene where the Haenyos were fighting and the children randomly got caught in the middle was absolutely hilarious! the townspeople could be incredibly noisy and in everyone's business, but that’s the charm of a small town.
The childhood friend group was amazing, and the way they along with the rest of the town fiercely protected samdal from the reporters and fake rumors was everything. It really showed the power of a real community even samdal's sisters had side stories that were so engaging and added so much warmth to the show.
Bang eun ju was getting on my nerves ,how dare she ruin someone’s life like that and feel no remorse? she was so frustrating to watch , I also kind of disliked yong-pil’s dad for a long time because he kept trying to keep them apart, but as the show went on, you realize he at least had his reasons rooted in deep grief.
This drama teaches you so much about life, love, and community. It will make you laugh, cry, and wish you could pack your bags and move to jeju Island.
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First thai drama I ever watched
First of all, the chemistry between freen and becky (sam and mon) is unmatched ,they carry the entire show ,watching their relationship evolve from a cold boss-employee dynamic into a deep, passionate romance was so addicting. The show balances this intense romance with genuinely funny comedy, making it an easy and entertaining watch.Can we talk about the supporting cast????
I absolutely loved Yuki, Nop, Kade, Tee, and Jim ,a lot of dramas make the friends feel like background noise, but here, the way they fiercely supported sam and mon through everything was beautiful to watch, they brought so much heart, loyalty, and comic relief to the story ,they are the ultimate definition of a found family.
The only part that really dragged the show down for me was sam’s grandmother ,her constant interference, outdated mindset, and the endless drama she caused grew incredibly frustrating by the end. It felt like the story kept going in circles just because of her.
Despite the annoying grandma drama, Gap is a must-watch , between the legendary main chemistry and the amazing friend group standing by their side, it’s a beautiful, historic GL that I won't forget anytime soon.
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