New behind-the-scenes stills and video just dropped from the first script reading of Between Steps, and the buzz around Kim So Hyun and Choo Young Woo’s on-screen pairing is already building ahead of the drama’s October debut.
What Is Between Steps About?
Between Steps is the last project helmed by late director Ahn Pan Seok, known for beloved romances like Something in the Rain and One Spring Night. The story follows Park Min Jae (Choo Young Woo), a former competitive swimmer who lost his leg to illness and later finds new purpose in robotics, and Im Yoo Jin (Kim So Hyun), a graduate student rethinking her future after her original path closes off. Their paths cross in a university robotics lab, where friendship slowly turns into something more.
Script Reading Highlights
| Detail | What Was Shared |
|---|---|
| First meeting | Kim So Hyun and Choo Young Woo met each other for the first time at the reading |
| Chemistry | Both leads said their back-and-forth “worked really well” |
| Mood on set | Described as filled with laughter and witty, fun scenes |
| Choo Young Woo’s reaction | Said he felt “genuinely butterflies” reading opposite his co-star |
| Premiere date | October 5 |
The Leads in Focus
Choo Young Woo plays a doctoral student rebuilding his identity after losing his swimming dream, while Kim So Hyun’s character discovers a new calling in robotics after her original academic path stalls. Kim So Hyun, a former child star turned leading actress, has built her career on emotionally resonant roles since debuting in 2006, according to her Wikipedia profile.
Fans eager for more can revisit Kim So Hyun’s recent drama My Lovely Liar or catch Choo Young Woo in Oasis while waiting for Between Steps to premiere.
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