“Walking on Thin Ice”, starring Lee Young Ae and Kim Young Kwang, is premiering on September 20.
The story depicts Kang Eun Su (Lee Young Ae), a mother desperate to protect her family, and her child’s teacher Lee Kyung (Kim Young Kwang), a man with two faces. When the two unexpectedly come across a bag of drugs, they are forced into a dangerous and desperate partnership.
A Parent and a Teacher Become Partners in Crime Overnight
The story begins with Eun Su’s sudden misfortune, her husband is diagnosed with a terminal illness, pushing the family into financial ruin. Determined to protect her loved ones, Eun Su discovers a bag of drugs hidden at home. Though she has lived an honest life, she makes the fateful decision to sell the drugs to pay hospital bills and seeks out Lee Kyung, who secretly works as “James,” a well-known MD at Club Medusa.
What was once a simple parent–teacher relationship transforms into a high-stakes partnership. Distrustful of each other yet bound by necessity, Eun Su and Kyung dive into the perilous world of drug dealing. Their uneasy alliance fuels intense conflicts, edge-of-your-seat tension, and raises the question: can this dangerous partnership ever succeed?
Park Yong Woo Brings the Thrill as a Detective With Razor-Sharp Instincts
Jang Tae Gu (played by Park Yong Woo), the ace team leader of the narcotics unit at Gwangnam Police Station, has an almost uncanny instinct, 99% accurate, when it comes to hunting down suspects. He begins tracking the missing drug bag lost by the syndicate known as Phantom.
As detectives clash with Phantom, viewers can expect high-octane action, nail-biting psychological warfare, and the signature thrills of the crime genre. As secrets gradually surface and twists pile up one after another, the drama promises to awaken viewers’ detective instincts.
“Walking on Thin Ice” is a Self-Portrait of Our Times
Screenwriter Jeon Young Shin described the drama as “a self-portrait of this era,” emphasizing how much real-life detail was woven into the script. Through the story of Eun Su, an ordinary housewife whose life is upended by a single bag of drugs, the series reflects social issues and rings an alarm bell for today’s world.
Director Song Hyun Wook’s stylish direction, combined with the cast’s powerful performances, will bring to life the struggles, secrets, and emotions of each character, delivering both suspense and heartfelt empathy to viewers.
Where to watch “Walking on Thin Ice?”
With its tense storyline, layered characters, and pulse-racing suspense, “Walking on Thin Ice” is set to keep viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. Don’t miss the drama everyone will be talking about.
You can stream “Walking on Thin Ice” with professional, multi-language subtitles on KOCOWA+.
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