The K-drama Between Steps has released new images from its upcoming episode, in which the character played by Im Jin Hyo begins to create tension between the lead couple, Kim So Hyun and Choo Young Woo.
Between Steps is a romantic drama directed by the late filmmaker Ahn Pan Seok, known for dramas such as Something in the Rain, One Spring Night, and The Midnight Romance in Hagwon. The story follows the romance between Park Min Jae (Choo Young Woo), a former swimmer who lost his right leg due to an illness, and Im Yoo Jin (Kim So Hyun), a graduate student who finds a new path after feeling lost.
What has happened so far in Between Steps
In previous episodes, Park Min Jae and Im Yoo Jin began a romantic relationship after promising to stay by each other's side until the end. Now an official couple, both have continued to face minor arguments and emotional shifts typical of daily life together.
Im Yoo Jin also had to deal with another complication when she came face-to-face with Hong Eun Joo (Shim Hye Jin), Park Min Jae's mother.
Im Jin Hyo creates tension between the protagonists
The new photographs show the moment when Kim Se Jin, played by Im Jin Hyo, comes between Park Min Jae and Im Yoo Jin. In one of the images, Park Min Jae and Kim Se Jin are having a serious conversation: Kim Se Jin appears with his hands on his head and a worried expression, while Park Min Jae watches him attentively.
The teaser leaves the question open as to what is worrying Kim Se Jin so much and what led him to seek out Park Min Jae to talk.
On the other hand, the images also capture a subtle tension between Im Yoo Jin and Kim Se Jin, who exchange cold looks in a tense face-off.
What the production says about this conflict
The production team of Between Steps explained: Kim Se Jin repeatedly steps between Park Min Jae and Im Yoo Jin, putting them in unexpected situations. The tense yet playful war of nerves between Im Yoo Jin and Kim Se Jin, who each harbor different feelings driven by their love for and admiration of Park Min Jae, will also be portrayed in an engaging way.
According to this explanation, Kim Se Jin repeatedly steps between Park Min Jae and Im Yoo Jin, placing them in unexpected situations. The production team teases that the tension, both serious and with touches of humor, between Im Yoo Jin and Kim Se Jin will unfold in an engaging way throughout the story, as both characters feel affection and admiration for Park Min Jae from different perspectives.
When does the next episode of Between Steps premiere?
The next episode of Between Steps will air on October 26 at 10:00 PM Korean Standard Time (KST).
Frequently asked questions about Between Steps
Who are the protagonists of Between Steps?
The protagonists are Choo Young Woo, in the role of Park Min Jae, a former swimmer who lost his right leg due to an illness, and Kim So Hyun, in the role of Im Yoo Jin, a graduate student looking for a new direction in her life.
What role does Im Jin Hyo play in Between Steps?
Im Jin Hyo plays Kim Se Jin, a character who repeatedly steps between Park Min Jae and Im Yoo Jin, creating tension in the lead couple's relationship.
Who directs Between Steps?
Between Steps is directed by the late Ahn Pan Seok, responsible for acclaimed dramas such as Something in the Rain, One Spring Night, and The Midnight Romance in Hagwon.
When does the next episode of Between Steps premiere?
The next episode of Between Steps airs on October 26 at 10:00 PM Korean time.
What complication does Im Yoo Jin face besides the triangle with Kim Se Jin?
Im Yoo Jin also had to face Hong Eun Joo, Park Min Jae's mother, played by Shim Hye Jin, which adds another layer of tension to her relationship with the protagonist.
