If you’re looking for a new K-Drama to watch, you’re in luck — “Walking On Thin Ice” is here, and it’s one of the most gripping ongoing dramas of the season. When news broke that it would star the versatile and award-winning actress Lee Young Ae alongside Kim Young Kwang, I instantly knew this was one drama worth following!
“Walking On Thin Ice“
Casts: Lee Young Ae, Kim Young Kwang, Park Yong Woo, Bae Soo Bin
Synopsis: Follows the story of Kang Eun Soo, a mother desperate to protect her family, and Lee Kyung, a teacher living a dangerous double life, who are drawn together after accidentally coming across a bag of drugs. Their partnership sets them on a path filled with secrets, danger, and moral dilemmas.
Creators: Song Hyun Wook, Jeon Young Shin
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Why “Walking On Thin Ice” Should Be Your Next K-Drama
A Mother Caught in a Dangerous Partnership
We’re only a few episodes in, but “Walking On Thin Ice” already feels like the kind of drama you can get obsessed with. At first glance, it seems to have a simple premise: Kang Eun Soo, a devoted mother living a quiet life. But things take a shocking turn when she discovers a bag of newly released drugs being hunted by the police.
Known in her community for doing good deeds, Kang Eun Soo initially plans to surrender the bag to the police. However, her world falls apart when she learns her husband has drained their savings, mortgaged their home, and is battling pancreatic cancer. Desperate to protect her daughter and keep her family afloat, she is forced into a dangerous partnership with a high-profile drug dealer — who also happens to be her daughter’s art teacher!
Seeing Kang Eun Soo transform from an ordinary mother into someone willing to bend the rules is chilling. The drama lets us see the double life she is forced to live — helping high-value clients evade the police just to keep her family from falling apart. From her point of view, every risk she takes is an act of love and sacrifice.
Meet the Enigmatic Art Teacher
Another fascinating character is the male lead Lee Kyung, played by Kim Young Kwang. By day, he’s an art teacher; by night, he lives a dangerous double life in the drug underworld, known as “James.” While Kang Eun Soo is driven by desperation, Lee Kyung seems to have a hidden agenda, possibly using his position to get close to big targets. His mysterious motives make him one of the most intriguing characters in the show.
Lee Young Ae’s Powerful Comeback Alongside Kim Young Kwang
Every Lee Young Ae drama is a major event, and her portrayal of Kang Eun Soo proves once again why she’s one of Korea’s most versatile and beloved actresses. After unforgettable performances in classics like “Jewel in the Palace”—a drama that helped ignite the Hallyu wave—Lee Young Ae brings a layered intensity to her new role. She moves seamlessly from vulnerability to fierce determination, showing how an everyday mother can be pushed into a high-stakes underworld where her morality is constantly tested.
Opposite Lee Young Ae, Kim Young Kwang shines as Lee Kyung, the enigmatic art teacher with a dangerous secret life. Known for his roles in “The Guardian” and “The Secret Life of My Secretary,” Kim Young Kwang dials up the intrigue here. He plays a man who appears calm and collected on the surface but whose true intentions are hidden. His chemistry with Lee Young Ae creates an electrifying dynamic that keeps viewers questioning whether their alliance will hold — or collapse under the weight of their lies.
More Than Just a Crime Thriller
What makes “Walking On Thin Ice” stand out from other crime thrillers is its emotional core. It’s not just about drug deals, high-stakes action, or corrupt officials — it’s a story about how far ordinary people will go when their backs are against the wall. Kang Eun Soo isn’t a trained agent or criminal mastermind; she’s an everyday woman making impossible choices to protect her family. This human element makes the suspense even more gripping because every decision could be her last.
Directed by Song Hyun Wook and Jeon Young Shin, “Walking On Thin Ice” is beautifully shot, combining dark color palettes, tense close-ups, and razor-sharp pacing. Each episode blends quiet dread with bursts of action, amplifying the danger at every turn. The direction makes sure that every scene feels like a ticking time bomb, keeping you glued to the screen from start to finish.
Where To Watch “Walking On Thin Ice“
“Walking On Thin Ice” is already shaping up to be one of the standout K-Dramas of the year as it offers a fresh take on the action-thriller genre, and we’re so lucky because we don’t have to look further to watch. After all, it’s available for streaming on KOCOWA+ with multiple subtitles!
