
When the Camellia Blooms
Now that I think about it, everything about my life was nothing but a miracle.
Dongbaek is a single mother. When a potential new love enters her life, she finds ways to defy the social stigmas surrounding her.
Episodes

The Woman with the Germanium Bracelet (1)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Dongbaek finds resolve. Jong-ryeol heads back to town after a fight with Jessica. Yong-sik investigates the Joker.

The Ongsan Fairy (2)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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]
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]
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
Trailers & More
About When the Camellia Blooms
- Creators
- Im Sang-choon
- Cast
- Gong Hyo-jin, Kang Ha-neul, Kim Ji-seok, Son Dam-bi, Oh Jung-se, Yeom Hye-ran
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Content rating
- NR
- Original language
- Korean
- Production countries
- South Korea
- Status
- Ended
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