Between Steps (2026)

Synopsis

Minjae, a former swimmer, lost a leg to illness. Now a PhD student, he's built a quiet, controlled life, until Yujin, a master's student starting over after losing her way, throws it off balance. In a robotics lab, their romance turns fiery, bittersweet, and tender.

First Air Date: 2026-10-05

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 12

Created By: 민효정

Networks: ENA

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Top Cast

Kim So-hyun as Lim Yu-jin
Choo Young-woo as Park Min-jae
Kim Min-seok as Lim Yu-seong
Seo Jeong-yeon as N/A
Park Hyuk-kwon as N/A
Shim Hye-jin as Hong Eun-ju
Lee Chang-hoon as N/A
Lee Kyu-sung as N/A
Jang In-sub as N/A

Seasons

Season 1 (2026)

Minjae was a swimmer in high school, until illness cost him a leg. Now a robotics PhD student, he plays the part of someone unbothered—but one simple, aching wish remains: falling in love. He overthinks everything and fears getting hurt, until one day, the right person walks in. Yujin left fashion major behind, adrift with no clear path, until Minjae opens her eyes to the world of robotics—and a new dream. Everything about it is unfamiliar and hard, but her feelings for him never waver. A spark at first sight shakes up the quiet lab, and Yujin's fearless pursuit cracks open Minjae's guarded heart. Slowly, the two grow closer. Messier and harder to predict than any robot, a romance begins—fiery, bittersweet, and tender.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2026-10-05)

As Minjae seeks love, an unexpected incident reunites him with Youjin, a stranger he met before.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2026-10-06)

Youjin wants to go to grad school and asks Minjae for help. Will she make it into the robotics lab?
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2026-10-12)

From her very first day at the robotics lab, Youjin constantly clashes with her peer, Sejin. Sidelined with no real responsibilities, she grows anxious that she is falling behind. Although Minjae is conscious of Youjin after what happened on the night of the welcome party, he intentionally keeps his distance. To Youjin, however, his behavior feels cold and indifferent. Her pent-up frustration eventually boils over. Meanwhile, Seohyun, an original lab member and Minjae's first love, leads the entire group to a place called "Dieland."
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (2026-10-13)

After learning something unexpected about Minjae, Youjin can no longer brush off her growing feelings for him. Minjae tries to act unfazed, yet he is just as aware of her, creating a strange tension between them. Meanwhile, when Sejin spots Minjae meeting with a mysterious woman, the lab instantly erupts into wild speculation. Caught up in misunderstandings and jealousy, Youjin decides to make a bold move of her own. Will Minjae take the bait?
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (2026-10-19)

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Ep. 6: Episode 6 (2026-10-20)

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Ep. 7: Episode 7 (2026-10-26)

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Ep. 8: Episode 8 (2026-10-27)

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Ep. 9: Episode 9 (2026-11-02)

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Ep. 10: Episode 10 (2026-11-03)

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Ep. 11: Episode 11 (2026-11-09)

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Ep. 12: Episode 12 (2026-11-10)

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