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When the Camellia Blooms
When the Camellia Blooms
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When the Camellia Blooms

“Now that I think about it, everything about my life was nothing but a miracle.”

8.1 / 10 · 67 votes
2019
~35 min / ep
1 season
40 episodes
DramaComedy

Dongbaek is a single mother. When a potential new love enters her life, she finds ways to defy the social stigmas surrounding her.

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Cast

Jung Ga-ram

Gong Hyo-jin

Kang Ha-neul

Kim Ji-seok

Son Dam-bi

Oh Jung-se

Yeom Hye-ran

Ji Su-yeon

Goh Doo-shim

Kim Kang-hoon

Jeon Bae-soo

Kim Sun-young

Seasons

Dongbaek is a single mother. When a potential new love enters her life, she finds ways to defy the social stigmas surrounding her.

  • The Woman with the Germanium Bracelet (1)

    1.The Woman with the Germanium Bracelet (1)

    10.0
    18-09-201935 min

    Dongbaek, a single mother who runs a bar called Camellia, deals with her neighbors’ opinions, and Hwang Yong-sik meets someone admirable.

  • The Woman with the Germanium Bracelet (2)

    2.The Woman with the Germanium Bracelet (2)

    18-09-201935 min

    Dongbaek, a single mother who runs a bar called Camellia, deals with her neighbors’ opinions, and Hwang Yong-sik meets someone admirable.

  • The Good, the Bad, and the Cheap (1)

    3.The Good, the Bad, and the Cheap (1)

    19-09-201935 min

    Dongbaek and Pil-gu both stand up to bullies -- and get help from Yong-sik. While back in town, Kang Jong-ryeol makes a startling discovery.

  • The Good, the Bad, and the Cheap (2)

    4.The Good, the Bad, and the Cheap (2)

    19-09-201935 min

    Dongbaek and Pil-gu both stand up to bullies -- and get help from Yong-sik. While back in town, Kang Jong-ryeol makes a startling discovery.

  • The Mutt's Strategy (1)

    5.The Mutt's Strategy (1)

    25-09-201935 min

    As gossip seems to be growing, Dongbaek tries to push away Yong-sik, but he gets worried when he finds an unsettling message inside the bar.

  • The Mutt's Strategy (2)

    6.The Mutt's Strategy (2)

    25-09-201935 min

    As gossip seems to be growing, Dongbaek tries to push away Yong-sik, but he gets worried when he finds an unsettling message inside the bar.

  • The Country Boy (1)

    7.The Country Boy (1)

    26-09-201935 min

    Jong-ryeol takes care of Pil-gu in his own way, Yong-sik makes a loud confession to the neighborhood, and No Gyu-tae looks for respect.

  • The Country Boy (2)

    8.The Country Boy (2)

    26-09-201935 min

    Jong-ryeol takes care of Pil-gu in his own way, Yong-sik makes a loud confession to the neighborhood, and No Gyu-tae looks for respect.

  • A Wish, an Affair, and Turmoil (1)

    9.A Wish, an Affair, and Turmoil (1)

    02-10-201935 min

    Amid the backlash against his feelings for Dongbaek, Yong-sik learns about her past run-in with the serial killer. Gyu-tae crosses a line with his wife.

  • A Wish, an Affair, and Turmoil (2)

    10.A Wish, an Affair, and Turmoil (2)

    02-10-201935 min

    Amid the backlash against his feelings for Dongbaek, Yong-sik learns about her past run-in with the serial killer. Gyu-tae crosses a line with his wife.

  • 1986.08.29. Born to Be a Hippo (1)

    11.1986.08.29. Born to Be a Hippo (1)

    03-10-201935 min

    A long-lost figure Dongbaek never expected to see again reenters her life. Gyu-tae, cornered by Hyang-mi, takes his frustrations to Camellia.

  • 1986.08.29. Born to Be a Hippo (2)

    12.1986.08.29. Born to Be a Hippo (2)

    10.0
    03-10-201935 min

    A long-lost figure Dongbaek never expected to see again reenters her life. Gyu-tae, cornered by Hyang-mi, takes his frustrations to Camellia.

  • The Ongsan Fairy (1)

    13.The Ongsan Fairy (1)

    09-10-201935 min

    Dongbaek finds resolve. Jong-ryeol heads back to town after a fight with Jessica. Yong-sik investigates the Joker.

  • The Ongsan Fairy (2)

    14.The Ongsan Fairy (2)

    09-10-201935 min

    Dongbaek finds resolve. Jong-ryeol heads back to town after a fight with Jessica. Yong-sik investigates the Joker.

  • The Lynx of This Area (1)

    15.The Lynx of This Area (1)

    5.0
    10-10-201935 min

    The Joker’s new message spooks Dongbaek and sends Yong-sik looking through CCTV footage. Hyang-mi continues to blackmail Gyu-tae.

  • The Lynx of This Area (2)

    16.The Lynx of This Area (2)

    5.0
    10-10-201935 min

    The Joker’s new message spooks Dongbaek and sends Yong-sik looking through CCTV footage. Hyang-mi continues to blackmail Gyu-tae.

  • I Will Welcome Everyone (1)

    17.I Will Welcome Everyone (1)

    7.0
    16-10-201935 min

    As Dongbaek packs up Camellia, Yong-sik's investigation turns up something suspicious, and Jong-ryeol delivers an expensive package.

  • I Will Welcome Everyone (2)

    18.I Will Welcome Everyone (2)

    8.0
    16-10-201935 min

    As Dongbaek packs up Camellia, Yong-sik's investigation turns up something suspicious, and Jong-ryeol delivers an expensive package.

  • Nice People Can't Get Lucky (1)

    19.Nice People Can't Get Lucky (1)

    8.0
    17-10-201935 min

    Dongbaek decides she is a changed woman. Yong-sik hears about the Joker's past patterns. Jong-ryeol cries in front of Pil-gu.

  • Nice People Can't Get Lucky (2)

    20.Nice People Can't Get Lucky (2)

    7.0
    17-10-201935 min

    Dongbaek decides she is a changed woman. Yong-sik hears about the Joker's past patterns. Jong-ryeol cries in front of Pil-gu.

  • The Hero Appears at the Last Minute (1)

    21.The Hero Appears at the Last Minute (1)

    8.0
    23-10-201935 min

    When things get out of hand at Pil-gu's baseball game, Yong-sik steps in. Dongbaek stands by Hyang-mi, who is running from something.

  • The Hero Appears at the Last Minute (2)

    22.The Hero Appears at the Last Minute (2)

    6.0
    23-10-201935 min

    When things get out of hand at Pil-gu's baseball game, Yong-sik steps in. Dongbaek stands by Hyang-mi, who is running from something.

  • Don’t Forget Me (1)

    23.Don’t Forget Me (1)

    6.0
    24-10-201935 min

    Ahead of leaving Camellia for good, Hyang-mi needs more cash. Yong-sik eyes a suspect. Dongbaek deals with another visit from Jong-ryeol.

  • Don’t Forget Me (2)

    24.Don’t Forget Me (2)

    6.0
    24-10-201935 min

    Ahead of leaving Camellia for good, Hyang-mi needs more cash. Yong-sik eyes a suspect. Dongbaek deals with another visit from Jong-ryeol.

  • The End Of All The Flirting (1)

    25.The End Of All The Flirting (1)

    7.0
    30-10-201935 min

    Dongbaek is unsure whether Hyang-mi really ran away. Meanwhile, Yong-sik grows increasingly worried as more fires break out.

  • The End Of All The Flirting (2)

    26.The End Of All The Flirting (2)

    8.0
    30-10-201935 min

    Dongbaek is unsure whether Hyang-mi really ran away. Meanwhile, Yong-sik grows increasingly worried as more fires break out.

  • My Mom's Age Lines "And That Is How My Mom Aged" (1)

    27.My Mom's Age Lines "And That Is How My Mom Aged" (1)

    6.0
    31-10-201935 min

    Dongbaek realizes why Jo Jeong-suk came back to her. Gyu-tae's miserable day gets even worse when Yong-sik comes around to ask about Hyang-mi.

  • My Mom's Age Lines "And That Is How My Mom Aged"(2)

    28.My Mom's Age Lines "And That Is How My Mom Aged"(2)

    8.0
    31-10-201935 min

    Dongbaek realizes why Jo Jeong-suk came back to her. Gyu-tae's miserable day gets even worse when Yong-sik comes around to ask about Hyang-mi.

  • Mother (1)

    29.Mother (1)

    6.0
    06-11-201935 min

    Kwak Deok-sun remains dead set against Dongbaek's love for Yong-sik. Further truths about Jeong-suk -- who's nowhere to be seen -- surface.

  • Mother (2)

    30.Mother (2)

    6.0
    06-11-201935 min

    Kwak Deok-sun remains dead set against Dongbaek's love for Yong-sik. Further truths about Jeong-suk -- who's nowhere to be seen -- surface.

  • Switching Offense and Defense (Feat. One Who Steps On the Accelerator) [1]

    31.Switching Offense and Defense (Feat. One Who Steps On the Accelerator) [1]

    7.0
    07-11-201935 min

    Jong-ryeol finds out what Jessica did with his car on the night Hyang-mi disappeared. Dongbaek heads out to retrieve her abandoned scooter.

  • Switching Offense and Defense (Feat. One Who Steps On the Accelerator) [2]

    32.Switching Offense and Defense (Feat. One Who Steps On the Accelerator) [2]

    7.0
    07-11-201935 min

    Jong-ryeol finds out what Jessica did with his car on the night Hyang-mi disappeared. Dongbaek heads out to retrieve her abandoned scooter.

  • The Ongsan Avengers (1)

    33.The Ongsan Avengers (1)

    6.0
    13-11-201935 min

    Dongbaek's neighbors form a protection squad around her, while Yong-sik doubles down on the Joker. Pil-gu gets the wrong idea about what's going on.

  • The Ongsan Avengers (2)

    34.The Ongsan Avengers (2)

    6.0
    13-11-201935 min

    Dongbaek's neighbors form a protection squad around her, while Yong-sik doubles down on the Joker. Pil-gu gets the wrong idea about what's going on.

  • Life of an 8-year-old (1)

    35.Life of an 8-year-old (1)

    14-11-201935 min

    Pil-gu leaves for Seoul, leaving Dongbaek forlorn. Jeong-suk returns. Yong-sik is certain he's nailed down a culprit, but evidence doesn't match up.

  • Life of an 8-year-old (2)

    36.Life of an 8-year-old (2)

    14-11-201935 min

    Pil-gu leaves for Seoul, leaving Dongbaek forlorn. Jeong-suk returns. Yong-sik is certain he's nailed down a culprit, but evidence doesn't match up.

  • 7 Years and 3 Months of Motherhood (1)

    37.7 Years and 3 Months of Motherhood (1)

    20-11-201935 min

    Dongbaek wants to help with Jeong-suk's problem, but she won't listen. Yong-sik isn't finished with the Joker just yet. Jong-ryeol protects his own.

  • 7 Years and 3 Months of Motherhood (2)

    38.7 Years and 3 Months of Motherhood (2)

    20-11-201935 min

    Dongbaek wants to help with Jeong-suk's problem, but she won't listen. Yong-sik isn't finished with the Joker just yet. Jong-ryeol protects his own.

  • Do Miracles Happen? (1)

    39.Do Miracles Happen? (1)

    8.0
    21-11-201935 min

    Dongbaek and Yong-sik come to a sinking realization about the Joker, Gyu-tae goes after what he wants, and Jong-ryeol makes peace with Jessica.

  • Do Miracles Happen? (2)

    40.Do Miracles Happen? (2)

    9.0
    21-11-201935 min

    Dongbaek and Yong-sik come to a sinking realization about the Joker, Gyu-tae goes after what he wants, and Jong-ryeol makes peace with Jessica.

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