when the camellia blooms is a South Korea drama released in 2019 rated 8.5/10 with 40 episodes. This thriller series has been watched by 53,889 viewers.
Key Details
| Country |  South Korea |
| Genre | ThrillerComedyRomanceDrama |
| Year | 2019 |
| Episodes | 40 |
| Duration | 00:35:00 |
| Rating | 8.5/10 |
| Director | Kang Min Kyung, Cha Young Hoon |
| Main Cast | Gong Hyo Jin, Kang Ha Neul, Kim Ji Suk |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | 15+ – Teens 15 or older |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
Dong Baek is a single mother living in the small town of Ongsan. She runs the bar-restaurant Camellia, while also taking care of her son Pil Gu. The people of Ongsan frequently gossip about Dong Baek. She grew up as an orphan, is a single mother and runs a bar where many of the men in Ongsan frequent. Regardless of what the locals may whisper about Dong Baek, local police officer Hwang Yong Shik is deeply in love with her. Meanwhile, Dong Baek's ex-boyfriend Kang Jong Ryeol suddenly reappears in her life. He is a famous baseball player, that hid their relationship when they dated. While Dong Baek tries to find happiness, something truly sinister lurks in the background. A serial killer roams Ongsan and Dong Baek may be a target. (Source: AsianWiki) ~~ Two versions available: 40 episodes (TV) || 20 episodes (online)
Critical Reception
when the camellia blooms has received excellent reviews with a rating of 8.5/10 based on 22,848 ratings. It is ranked #537 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of when the camellia blooms?
when the camellia blooms has a rating of 8.5/10 based on 22,848 ratings.
How many episodes does when the camellia blooms have?
when the camellia blooms has 40 episodes, each approximately 00:35:00 long.
What genre is when the camellia blooms?
when the camellia blooms is a Thriller, Comedy, Romance, Drama drama from South Korea.
Who are the main actors in when the camellia blooms?
The main cast of when the camellia blooms includes Gong Hyo Jin, Kang Ha Neul, Kim Ji Suk.
When was when the camellia blooms released?
when the camellia blooms was released in 2019 in South Korea.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.