Jang Dong Yoon And Lee Jae Joon Face Off In Gripping Ssireum Match In “Like Flowers In Sand”

Dec 28, 2023

ENA’s drama “Like Flowers in Sand” has shared a glimpse of Jang Dong Yoon and Lee Jae Joon’s intense showdown!

“Like Flowers in Sand” is a new romance drama about the story of youths struggling to bloom in their lives on a ssireum (traditional Korean wrestling sport) ring against the backdrop of Geosan, a city famous for ssireum. The drama follows ssireum prodigy Kim Baek Doo (Jang Dong Yoon) who is about to give up on his career when he reunites with a childhood friend Oh Yoo Kyung (Lee Joo Myung) who reignites his passion.

Spoilers

In the previous episode, Kim Baek Doo’s wrestling journey took an unexpected turn when he chose to retire, stating that he now “hates ssireum.” After learning this, Oh Yoo Kyung suggested Kim Baek Doo as the coach for the Geosan County wrestling team. When he asked her why she recommended him, Oh Yoo Kyung remarked that he couldn’t fool her with his reasoning because she’s indeed his childhood friend Doo Shik.

The newly released stills preview the intense match between long-time rivals Kim Baek Doo and Kwak Jin Soo (Lee Jae Joon). Kwak Jin Soo, who received a coaching offer from director Park Dong Chan (Hwang Jae Yeol) to be the coach of Geosan County wrestling team, boldly challenges Kim Baek Doo, who was recommended by Oh Yoo Kyung, to a face-to-face showdown.

The provocative expression on Kwak Jin Soo’s face as he issues the challenge in the presence of Oh Yoo Kyung, Min Hyeon Wook (Yoon Jong Seok), and the villagers stands in stark contrast to Kim Baek Doo’s surprised reaction. Viewers are eager to find out how Kim Baek Doo will respond to this challenge.

Jang Dong Yoon And Lee Jae Joon Face Off In Gripping Ssireum Match In “Like Flowers In Sand”

The next stills capture the gripping atmosphere surrounding the match between Kim Baek Doo and Kwak Jin Soo. Kim Baek Doo’s expression is enigmatic as he confronts his rival.

Kwak Jin Soo spent a difficult childhood overshadowed by the “ssireum prodigy” Kim Baek Doo. Now, as Kwak Jin Soo stands as an undisputed ace with four Jangsa (champion) titles in ssireum, his true motive behind challenging Kim Baek Doo, who holds zero Jangsa title, for the coaching position remains a mystery.

Jang Dong Yoon And Lee Jae Joon Face Off In Gripping Ssireum Match In “Like Flowers In Sand”

The production team teased, “In Episode 4, the intense rivalry match between the now-determined Kim Baek Doo and Kwak Jin Soo will unfold. Additionally, an unforeseen crisis will befall Kim Baek Doo.”

The next episode of “Like Flowers in Sand” will air on December 28 at 9 p.m. KST.

cr: Soompi