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The Best Episodes of When the Camellia Blooms Season 1

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    When the Camellia Blooms Season 1 Episode 12 - 1986.08.29. Born to Be a Hippo (2)
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E12

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

    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
    Writer:Im Sang-choon

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  2. When the Camellia Blooms Season 1 Episode 28 - My Mom's Age Lines "And That Is How My Mom Aged"(2)
    9.0/10(28 votes)

    S1:E28

    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.

    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
    Writer:Im Sang-choon

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  3. When the Camellia Blooms Season 1 Episode 40 - Do Miracles Happen? (2)
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E40

    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.

    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
    Writer:Im Sang-choon

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  4. When the Camellia Blooms Season 1 Episode 21 - The Hero Appears at the Last Minute (1)
    8.8/10(29 votes)

    S1:E21

    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.

    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
    Writer:Im Sang-choon

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  5. When the Camellia Blooms Season 1 Episode 7 - The Country Boy (1)
    8.6/10(37 votes)

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
    Writer:Im Sang-choon

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  6. When the Camellia Blooms Season 1 Episode 23 - Don’t Forget Me (1)
    8.6/10(27 votes)

    S1:E23

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

    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
    Writer:Im Sang-choon

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  7. When the Camellia Blooms Season 1 Episode 25 - The End Of All The Flirting (1)
    8.6/10(26 votes)

    S1:E25

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

    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
    Writer:Im Sang-choon

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  8. When the Camellia Blooms Season 1 Episode 27 - My Mom's Age Lines "And That Is How My Mom Aged" (1)
    8.6/10(29 votes)

    S1:E27

    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.

    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
    Writer:Im Sang-choon

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  9. When the Camellia Blooms Season 1 Episode 31 - Switching Offense and Defense (Feat. One Who Steps On the Accelerator) [1]
    8.6/10(26 votes)

    S1:E31

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

    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
    Writer:Im Sang-choon

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  10. When the Camellia Blooms Season 1 Episode 35 - Life of an 8-year-old (1)
    8.6/10(23 votes)

    S1:E35

    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.

    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
    Writer:Im Sang-choon

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  11. When the Camellia Blooms Season 1 Episode 24 - Don’t Forget Me (2)
    8.5/10(28 votes)

    S1:E24

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

    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
    Writer:Im Sang-choon

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  12. When the Camellia Blooms Season 1 Episode 5 - The Mutt's Strategy (1)
    8.4/10(39 votes)

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
    Writer:Im Sang-choon

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  13. When the Camellia Blooms Season 1 Episode 22 - The Hero Appears at the Last Minute (2)
    8.4/10(28 votes)

    S1:E22

    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.

    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
    Writer:Im Sang-choon

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  14. When the Camellia Blooms Season 1 Episode 37 - 7 Years and 3 Months of Motherhood (1)
    8.4/10(28 votes)

    S1:E37

    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.

    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
    Writer:Im Sang-choon

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  15. When the Camellia Blooms Season 1 Episode 11 - 1986.08.29. Born to Be a Hippo (1)
    8.3/10(32 votes)

    S1:E11

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

    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
    Writer:Im Sang-choon

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  16. When the Camellia Blooms Season 1 Episode 19 - Nice People Can't Get Lucky (1)
    8.3/10(28 votes)

    S1:E19

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

    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
    Writer:Im Sang-choon

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  17. When the Camellia Blooms Season 1 Episode 20 - Nice People Can't Get Lucky (2)
    8.3/10(27 votes)

    S1:E20

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

    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
    Writer:Im Sang-choon

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  18. When the Camellia Blooms Season 1 Episode 29 - Mother (1)
    8.3/10(26 votes)

    S1:E29

    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.

    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
    Writer:Im Sang-choon

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  19. When the Camellia Blooms Season 1 Episode 33 - The Ongsan Avengers (1)
    8.3/10(26 votes)

    S1:E33

    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.

    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
    Writer:Im Sang-choon

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  20. When the Camellia Blooms Season 1 Episode 39 - Do Miracles Happen? (1)
    8.3/10(28 votes)

    S1:E39

    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.

    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
    Writer:Im Sang-choon

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  21. When the Camellia Blooms Season 1 Episode 3 - The Good, the Bad, and the Cheap (1)
    8.2/10(41 votes)

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
    Writer:Im Sang-choon

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  22. When the Camellia Blooms Season 1 Episode 13 - The Ongsan Fairy (1)
    8.2/10(30 votes)

    S1:E13

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

    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
    Writer:Im Sang-choon

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  23. When the Camellia Blooms Season 1 Episode 17 - I Will Welcome Everyone (1)
    8.2/10(29 votes)

    S1:E17

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

    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
    Writer:Im Sang-choon

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  24. When the Camellia Blooms Season 1 Episode 1 - The Woman with the Germanium Bracelet (1)
    8.1/10(55 votes)

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
    Writer:Im Sang-choon

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  25. When the Camellia Blooms Season 1 Episode 15 - The Lynx of This Area (1)
    8.1/10(30 votes)

    S1:E15

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

    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
    Writer:Im Sang-choon

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"1986.08.29. Born to Be a Hippo (2)" is the best rated episode of "When the Camellia Blooms" season 1. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Cha Yeong-hun and written by Im Sang-choon, it aired on 10/3/2019. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "My Mom's Age Lines "And That Is How My Mom Aged"(2)".