76 minSeason 1 • Episode 16
LatestAs 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.
After suffering a fall from grace, a photographer returns to her hometown and bumps into her childhood friend — rekindling an unfinished romance.
Acting
Shin Hye-sun's meltdown in episode 2 — absolutely unhinged, absolutely perfect.
Cinematography
Jeju Island looking so good it should be credited as a lead.
Writing
Aunties who gossip, scheme, and somehow become your favorites.
Creator
Kwon Hye-ju
Ji Chang-wook
Jo Yong-pil
Shin Hye-sun
Jo Sam-dal
Yu Oh-seong
Jo Sang-tae
Kim Mi-kyeong
Go Mi-ja
Lee Jae-won
Wang Gyeong-tae
Seo Hyun-chul
Jo Pan-shik
Shin Dong-mi
Jo Jin-dal
Kang Mi-na
Jo Hae-dal
Han Eun-seong
Cheon Choong-gi
Yang Kyung-won
Jeon Dae-young
Kim Do-eun
Cha Ha-yool
Kim Min-chul
Gong Ji-chan
Kim Ja-young
Yang Geum-ok
Yoo Soon-woong
Bu Dae-choon
Kang Young-suk
Bu Sang-do
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The village of Samdal-ri was filmed across multiple Jeju locations — the haenyeo scenes feature real female divers, not actors.
The haenyeo (sea women) tradition depicted is UNESCO-recognized and dying out; the show sparked renewed interest in preserving it.
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