Jang Dong Yoon, Lee Joo Myung, Kim Bo Ra and more to star in sports rom-com drama Flowers Bloom Even in the Sand

South Korean actors Jang Dong Yoon, Lee Joo Myung, Kim Bo Ra, Yoon Jong Seok, Kim Bo Ra, Lee Jae Joon and Lee Joo Seung are all set to star in new sports rom-com drama Flowers Bloom Even in the Sand.

Jang Dong Yoon, Lee Joo Myung, Kim Bo Ra and more to star in sports rom-com drama Flowers Bloom Even in the Sand

According to the Korean tabloid Soompi, Flowers Bloom Even in the Sand is a new rom-com 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 new drama is being directed by Kim Jin Woo, from a screenplay written by Won Yoo Jung. As the report suggests, Flowers Bloom Even in the Sand will be the first rom-com drama based on the theme of ssireum. Jang Dong Yoon portrays Kim Baek Doo, a Taebaek-class (flyweight) ssireum player facing retirement. Reuniting with Oh Yoo Kyung becomes a turning point in his career.

Lee Joo Myung stars as Oh Yoo Kyung, a charismatic athlete who joins Geosan County Office’s Ssireum Team and meets Kim Baek Doo. Yoon Jong Seok plays Min Hyun Wook, a wealthy newcomer to Geosan who adapts quickly and mingles well with the locals.

Kim Bo Ra will portray Joo Mi Ran, the owner of a mysterious cafe that suddenly appeared in Geosan one day. Lee Jae Joon portrays Kwak Jin Soo, ssireum prodigy Kim Baek Doo’s rival and a Hanra-class (middleweight) ace who spent his childhood in the shadow of Kim Baek Doo.

Meanwhile, Lee Joo Seung stars as Cho Seok Hee, Kim Baek Doo’s best friend and a dedicated police officer at Geosan Police Station. His peaceful life in Geosan is disrupted by the arrival of Oh Yoo Kyung and a mysterious incident.

Flowers Bloom Even in the Sand is slated to premiere in the second half of 2023.

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