by Lily Alice, November 8, 2023
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ENA's upcoming Wednesday-Thursday drama, The Sand Flower, has confirmed its release date for December 20. 

The Sand Flower tells the story of a genius wrestler, Kim Baek Doo (Jang Dong Yoon), who is now thinking of quitting the sport. But his life takes a turn when he reunites with his first love, Oh Yoo Kyung (Lee Joo Myung).

Set against the backdrop of a city permeated with the scent of human struggle, this drama unfolds the heartwarming journey of young people striving to blossom like flowers in a desert.

Apart from Jang Dong Yoon and Lee Joo Myung, the K-drama also stars Lee Joo SeungYoon Jong SeokLee Jae JoonKim Bo RaAhn Chang Hwan, and Jang Hee Jung, among others. 

Jang Dong Yoon takes on the role of Kim Baek Doo, a wrestler of the ssireum team for the Geosan County Office, which is on the brink of disbandment. 

Born as the youngest son of wrestling legend Kim Tae Baek (Choi Moo Sung), Baek Doo was called a prodigy. But now, he is an unknown athlete. His life takes a turning point when he crosses paths with his childhood friend, Oh Yoo Kyung.

Lee Joo Myung plays Oh Yoo Kyung, head of the management team of the Geosan County Office ssireum team. 

Yoon Jong Seok plays Min Hyun Wook, who comes to Geosan around the same time as Oh Yoo Kyung. Min Hyun Wook is a charismatic young man who has lived without any shortcomings, yet he seamlessly fits into the Geosan community.

Kim Bo Ra takes on the role of Joo Mi Ran, the mysterious café owner who suddenly appears in Geosan one day. Her straightforward personality and ability to see through people's minds impress Kwak Jin Soo (Lee Jae Joon), Kim Baek Doo's rival.

Lee Joo Seung plays Cho Seok Hee, Kim Baek Doo's best friend and a police officer.

The Sand Flower will premiere on December 20.

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