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==User Rating==
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==Profile==
* '''Drama:''' Once Upon a Small Town (English title) / Accidental Country Diary (literal title)
* '''Revised romanization:''' Eojjeoda Jeonwonilgi
* '''Hangul:''' 어쩌다 전원일기
* '''Director:''' [[Kwon Seok-Jang]]
* '''Writer:''' Park Ha-Min (web novel), Baek Eun-Kyung
* '''Network:''' [[KakaoTV]]
* '''Episodes:''' 12
* '''Release Date:''' September 5, 2022 --
* '''Runtime:''' Monday-Wednesday 19:00
* '''Language:''' Korean
* '''Country:''' South Korea

==Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©==
Han Ji-Yul ([[Choo Yeong-Woo (1999)|Choo Yeong-Woo]]) works as a veterinarian in Seoul. One day, he receives a phone call from his grandfather. His grandfather doesn’t mention specifics, but his voice sounds serious. Han Ji-Yul decides to go to Huidong Village, where his grandfather lives and runs an animal clinic. There, Han Ji-Yul meets Police Officer Ahn Ja-Young ([[Joy (Red Velvet)|Joy]]). It turns out his grandfather is actually touring Europe. According to the note left by his grandfather, Han Ji-Yul has to take over his grandfather’s animal clinic for a half year, while his grandfather is away.

Even when Ahn Ja-Young was preparing for her test to become a police officer, she wanted to work as a police officer in Huidong Village, where she grew up. She is usually the first one to appear and provide help to residents in need. She helps Han Ji-Yul solve
inconveniences related to his daily life in the village and they develop a romantic relationship.

==Notes==
# Based on web novel "Eojjeodaga Jeonwonilgi" by Park Ha-Min (published May 1, 2019 via [https://ridibooks.com/books/3866000001 Ridibooks]).
# [[Jang Keun-Suk]] and [[Sooyoung]] were offered the lead roles, but they declined.

==Cast==
{{CastPictures3
|1picture=File:Once Upon A Small Town-Joy.jpg
|1name=Joy (Red Velvet){{!}}Joy
|1charactername=Ahn Ja-Young
|2picture=File:Once Upon A Small Town-Choo Yeong-Woo.jpg
|2name=Choo Yeong-Woo (1999){{!}}Choo Yeong-Woo
|2charactername=Han Ji-Yul
|3picture=File:Once Upon a Small Town-Baek Sung-Chul.jpg
|3name=Baek Sung-Chul (1999){{!}}Baek Sung-Chul
|3charactername=Lee Sang-Hyeon
}}

===Sandeul Police Station===
{{CastPictures2
|1picture=File:Once Upon A Small Town-Jung Suk Yong.jpg
|1name=Jung Suk-Yong
|1charactername=Hwang Man-Sung
|2picture=File:Once Upon A Small Town-Roh Jae Won.jpg
|2name=Roh Jae-Won
|2charactername=Yoon Geun-Mo
}}

===Han Deok-Jin Veterinary Hospital===
{{CastPictures7-5
|1picture=File:Once Upon A Small Town-Park Ye Ni1.jpg
|1name=Park Ye-Ni (1993){{!}}Park Ye-Ni
|1charactername=Nurse Yeong-Suk
|2picture=File:Once Upon a Small Town-Kang Hak-Soo.jpg
|2name=Kang Hak-Soo (1973){{!}}Kang Hak-Soo
|2charactername=bird owner (ep.1)
|3picture=File:Once Upon a Small Town-Lee Dong-Yong.jpg
|3name=Lee Dong-Yong
|3charactername=Mr. Cho (ep.1)
|4picture=File:Once Upon A Small Town-Shin Jae-Hoon.jpg
|4name=Shin Jae-Hoon
|4charactername=Mr. Yang (ep.2)
|5picture=File:Once Upon A Small Town-Yoo Soon-Chul.jpg
|5name=Yoo Soon-Chul
|5charactername=bull owner (ep.6)
|6picture=File:Once Upon A Small Town-Lee So-Yoon.jpg
|6name=Lee So-Yoon (2013){{!}}Lee So-Yoon
|6charactername=Hui-Won (ep.7)
|7picture=File:Once Upon A Small Town-Jung Dae-Yong.jpg
|7name=Jung Dae-Yong
|7charactername=Mr. Han (ep.9)
}}

===Huidong Village===
{{CastPictures9
|1picture=File:Once Upon a Small Town-Baek Ji-Won.jpg
|1name=Baek Ji-Won
|1charactername=Jang Se-Ryeon
|2picture=File:Once Upon A Small Town-Park Ji-A1.jpg
|2name=Park Ji-A (actress){{!}}Park Ji-A
|2charactername=Cha Yeon-Hong
|3picture=File:Once Upon A Small Town-Yoo Yeon1.jpg
|3name=Yoo Yeon
|3charactername=Mo Gyeong-Ok
|4picture=File:Once Upon A Small Town-Jung Si Yul.jpg
|4name=Jung Si-Yul (2013){{!}}Jung Si-Yul
|4charactername=Kim Seon-Dong
|5picture=File:Once Upon A Small Town-Choi Min-Geum.jpg
|5name=Choi Min-Geum (1958){{!}}Choi Min-Geum
|5charactername=burglary victim (ep.2)
|6picture=File:Once Upon A Small Town-Jang Moon-Gyu.jpg
|6name=Jang Moon-Gyu (1974){{!}}Jang Moon-Gyu
|6charactername=resident (ep.4)
|7picture=File:Once Upon A Small Town-Ahn Soo-Ho.jpg
|7name=Ahn Soo-Ho (1968){{!}}Ahn Soo-Ho
|7charactername=resident (ep.4)
|8picture=File:Once Upon A Small Town-Lee Jae-Soon.jpg
|8name=Lee Jae-Soon (1957){{!}}Lee Jae-Soon
|8charactername=Ms. Gil (ep.12)
|9picture=File:Once Upon A Small Town-Kim Jeong-Han.jpg
|9name=Kim Jeong-Han (1983){{!}}Kim Jeong-Han
|9charactername=restaurant drunk man (ep.12)
}}

===Majeong Village===
{{CastPictures5
|1picture=File:Once Upon A Small Town-Kim Young Sun.jpg
|1name=Kim Young-Sun (1971){{!}}Kim Young-Sun
|1charactername=Park Mal-Geum
|2picture=File:Once Upon A Small Town-Jung Soo-Bum1.jpg
|2name=Jung Soo-Bum (actor){{!}}Jung Soo-Bum
|2charactername=Gi-Taek
|3picture=File:Once Upon A Small Town-Roh Eun-Jung.jpg
|3name=Roh Eun-Jung (1973){{!}}Roh Eun-Jung
|3charactername=Gi-Taek's mother (ep.3)
|4picture=File:Once Upon A Small Town-Sung Hyun-Mi.jpg
|4name=Sung Hyun-Mi (1968){{!}}Sung Hyun-Mi
|4charactername=farm woman (ep.8)
|5picture=File:Once Upon A Small Town-Oh Ji-Young.jpg
|5name=Oh Ji-Young (1978){{!}}Oh Ji-Young
|5charactername=farm woman (ep.8)
}}

===Dr. Choi's Animal Hospital===
{{CastPictures1
|1picture=File:Once Upon A Small Town-Na Chul.jpg
|1name=Na Chul (1986){{!}}Na Chul
|1charactername=Choi Yun-Hyeong
}}

===Past===
{{CastPictures5
|1picture=File:Once Upon A Small Town-Yoon Hae-Vin.jpg
|1name=Yoon Hae-Vin (2010){{!}}Yoon Hae-Vin
|1charactername=Ahn Ja-Young (child)
|2picture=File:Once Upon A Small Town-Cho Yi-An.jpg
|2name=Cho Yi-An (2012){{!}}Cho Yi-An
|2charactername=Han Ji-Yul (child)
|3picture=File:Once Upon A Small Town-Lee Ji-Yong.jpg
|3name=Lee Ji-Yong (1975){{!}}Lee Ji-Yong
|3charactername=Han Jeong-Ho (ep.6)
|4picture=File:Once Upon A Small Town-Ahn Hye-Won.jpg
|4name=Ahn Hye-Won (actress){{!}}Ahn Hye-Won
|4charactername=Yoon Gyeong-Mi (ep.6)
|5picture=File:Once Upon A Small Town-Kim Yong Jin.jpg
|5name=Kim Yong-Jin (1981){{!}}Kim Yong-Jin
|5charactername=tractor driver (ep.6)
}}

===Others===
{{CastPictures4
|1picture=File:Once Upon A Small Town-Ha Yul-Ri.jpg
|1name=Ha Yul-Ri
|1charactername=Choi Min
|2picture=File:Once Upon A Small Town-Gu Bon-Jin.jpg
|2name=Gu Seo-Jun (1979){{!}}Gu Seo-Jun
|2charactername=singing contest PD (ep.6)
|3picture=File:Once Upon A Small Town-Son Young-Soon.jpg
|3name=Son Young-Soon (1942){{!}}Son Young-Soon
|3charactername=Park Mal-Geum's mother (ep.8)
|4picture=File:Once Upon A Small Town-Park Se-Ki.jpg
|4name=Park Se-Ki
|4charactername=mechanic (ep.8)
}}

==Trailers==
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 * '''Network:''' [[KakaoTV]]
 * '''Episodes:''' 12
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 * '''Runtime:''' Monday-Wednesday 19:00
 * '''Language:''' Korean

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 * '''Hangul:''' 어쩌다 전원일기
 * '''Director:''' [[Kwon Seok-Jang]]
-* '''Writer:''' Park Ha-Min (web novel), Baek Eun-Kyung
+* '''Writer:''' Park Ha-Min (web novel), [[Baek Eun-Kyeong (screenwriter)|Baek Eun-Kyeong]]
 * '''Network:''' [[KakaoTV]]
 * '''Episodes:''' 12

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 |1charactername=Choi Min
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 ==Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©==
-Han Ji-Yul ([[Choo Yeong-Woo (1999)|Choo Yeong-Woo]]) works as a veterinarian in Seoul. One day, he receives a phone call from his grandfather. His grandfather doesn’t mention specifics, but his voice sounds serious. Han Ji-Yul decides to go to Huidong Village, where his grandfather lives and runs an animal clinic. There, Han Ji-Yul meets Police Officer Ahn Ja-Young ([[Joy (Red Velvet)|Joy]]). It turns out his grandfather is actually touring Europe.  According to the note left by his grandfather, Han Ji-Yul has to take over his grandfather’s animal clinic for a half year, while his grandfather is away.
+Han Ji-Yul ([[Choo Young-Woo (1999)|Choo Young-Woo]]) works as a veterinarian in Seoul. One day, he receives a phone call from his grandfather. His grandfather doesn’t mention specifics, but his voice sounds serious. Han Ji-Yul decides to go to Huidong Village, where his grandfather lives and runs an animal clinic. There, Han Ji-Yul meets Police Officer Ahn Ja-Young ([[Joy (Red Velvet)|Joy]]). It turns out his grandfather is actually touring Europe.  According to the note left by his grandfather, Han Ji-Yul has to take over his grandfather’s animal clinic for a half year, while his grandfather is away.
 Even when Ahn Ja-Young was preparing for her test to become a police officer, she wanted to work as a police officer in Huidong Village, where she grew up. She is usually the first one to appear and provide help to residents in need. She helps Han Ji-Yul solve