Kim So Hyun and Choo Young Woo in “Between Steps”: A Tender Romance Built on Trust

Some dramas make you swoon, and others make you feel seen. “Between Steps” is aiming for both. Ahead of its premiere, leads Kim So Hyun and Choo Young Woo opened up about the story, the set and the director who shaped it. For more K-drama previews on Technosports, keep scrolling.

Between Steps: A Love Story Rooted in Real Life

The romance follows Park Min Jae (Choo Young Woo), a former swimmer who lost his right leg to illness, and Im Yoo Jin (Kim So Hyun), a graduate student who finds a new path after losing her way. Writer Min Hyo Jung says the drama’s charm lies in doctors who know little about romance, and that everyday realism lets viewers laugh and cry alongside the characters.

A Final Work from the Late Director Ahn Pan Seok

The drama comes from the late director Ahn Pan Seok, known for Something in the Rain, One Spring Night and The Midnight Romance in Hagwon. Both actors spoke warmly of him.

Choo Young Woo said the director valued what actors saw, heard and felt on set rather than forcing invented performances. He called the freedom he was given a truly valuable experience.

Kim So Hyun was struck by how the director sat with the staff to discuss the work. She credits him with teaching her how to explore the essence of her role, and she says he helped open doors that had been closed within her.

What to Expect as a Viewer

Choo Young Woo points to two things: a romance blossoming between two young people inexperienced in love, and the way both characters change through it. He hopes the drama becomes a source of warm comfort and excitement.

Kim So Hyun says the fun lies in following the nuanced emotional journeys of unique characters. She describes the show as a realistic portrait of youth’s bittersweet side, and she hopes it offers viewers a little comfort.

Between Steps: Overview

Why It’s Worth Your Watchlist?

Between a heartfelt story, a beloved director’s final project and two leads who clearly trust each other, this looks like one of October’s coziest picks. Expect gentle humor, growth and plenty of feelings.

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