Like Flowers in Sand unfolds a captivating romance amid the gritty world of ssireum (Korean wrestling) in Geosan. The drama follows the journey of ssireum prodigy Kim Baek-doo (Jang Dong-yoon) and his first love, Oh Yoo-kyung (Lee Joo-myung), as they grapple with life’s challenges in a city renowned for the traditional sport, symbolizing their struggles to bloom in a tough arena where love and ambition collide.
Status: Completed
Main Cast:
Jang Dong-yoon
Lee Joo-myung
Director: Kim Jin-woo
Writer: Won Yoo-jung
Network: ENA
Release Date: December 20, 2023
Release Date (Final Episode): January 31, 2024
Schedule: Wednesdays & Thursdays at 21:00 KST
No. of Episodes: 12
Genre: Sports Drama, Romance
Korean Title: 모래에도 꽃이 핀다
Also Known As: Flowers Bloom Even in the Sand
Source Material: Original
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TV Ratings
| Episode | Date Aired | Rating | Viewers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | December 20, 2023 | 1.483% | — |
| 2 | December 21, 2023 | 1.413% | — |
| 3 | December 27, 2023 | 1.473% | — |
| 4 | December 28, 2023 | 1.428% | — |
| 5 | January 3, 2024 | 1.855% | 449,000 |
| 6 | January 4, 2024 | 2.148% | 484,000 |
| 7 | January 10, 2024 | 2.023% | 488,000 |
| 8 | January 11, 2024 | 2.396% | 584,000 |
| 9 | January 17, 2024 | 2.358% | 521,000 |
| 10 | January 18, 2024 | 2.778% | 559,000 |
| 11 | January 24, 2024 | 2.758% | 611,000 |
| 12 | January 25, 2024 | 2.835% | 625,000 |
| Average | — | 2.079% | 540,000 |
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Characters
Jang Dong-yoon (Daily Dose of Sunshine) as Kim Baek-doo, a skilled Taebaek-class (flyweight) player in the Geosan County Office Ssireum Team, which is facing imminent disbandment. Born into a renowned ssireum family, he’s a prodigious talent with exceptional skills. His life takes a turn when he reconnects with Oh Yoo-kyung.
Lee Joo-myung (Family: The Unbreakable Bond) as Oh Yoo-kyung, a woman who grabs everyone’s attention in numerous sports clubs with her natural athleticism and competitiveness. Joining the Geosan County Office’s Ssireum Team as the management team leader, she encounters Kim Baek-doo, who’s facing a potential retirement.
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Drama Reviews
The title is attractive
Though the plot is not new, but I am attracted to the story that how a young talented sportsman, who went through a period of downs in life, find passion in sports, love and life. It fits my personal aspiration of waiting for the flower to bloom that does not grow in sand. Is it possible? This makes me want to continue watching the drama
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Star Rating Guide
- 1 Star — Terrible. I deeply regret watching it.
- 2 Stars — Poor. What did I even just witness? Ugh.
- 3 Stars — Average. It’s alright; nothing special.
- 4 Stars — Very Good. Pretty darn satisfying, gotta admit.
- 5 Stars — Excellent. Deserves a standing ovation, seriously.
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