Choo Young-woo and Kim So-hyun prepare for final episodes of Between Steps
The ENA Monday-Tuesday drama 'Between Steps' is approaching its conclusion with only two episodes left, following the emotional rift between characters Park Min-jae and Im Yu-jin.
With only two episodes remaining, ENA drama Between Steps will air episode 11 on November 9 at 10 PM. Following a recent broadcast where Park Min-jae and Im Yu-jin drifted apart due to deepening wounds, the series maintains a 2.8% viewership rating.
The ENA Monday-Tuesday drama 'Between Steps' has only two episodes remaining until its conclusion. According to a press release distributed on November 6, 2026, the series has depicted the story of Park Min-jae (played by Choo Young-woo) and Im Yu-jin (played by Kim So-hyun) finding the courage to live and dreaming of the future through one another. In the most recent broadcast, the two characters drifted apart again due to deepening wounds despite harboring feelings for each other. The production team has released behind-the-scenes stills showing the two actors focused on monitoring and studying their scripts, alongside the presence of supporting cast members Park Hyuk-kwon, Seo Jeong-yeon, Kim Min-seok, Lee Chang-hoon, Jang In-sub, Lee Kyu-sung, Lee Seok-hyeong, Kim Min, Im Jin-hyo, Park Ha-rang, and Shim Hye-jin.
Closing remarks from the lead actors
As the series nears its end, Choo Young-woo and Kim So-hyun expressed their gratitude for the project. Choo Young-woo stated, "I am sincerely grateful to everyone who has watched and loved 'Between Steps.' It was a valuable time where I could learn and feel many things thanks to the wonderful director, staff, and fellow actors." He added, "Thanks to the interest and love from viewers, I am able to wrap this up more meaningfully, and I hope this warm work, which will remain in my heart for a long time, remains a warm memory for all of you as well."
Kim So-hyun also shared, "It was truly an honor to work with director Ahn Pan-seok through 'Between Steps.' Like the characters who are swept away in a short period of time, I was also deeply immersed in the work, laughing and crying together while learning and feeling many things. I want to express my sincere thanks to those who understood Yu-jin, and to those who sometimes hated her or embraced her fully." The remarks from both actors conveyed the atmosphere of the series' final stages alongside the viewer reactions the work has garnered.
Behind-the-scenes footage released ahead of remaining episodes
The recently released behind-the-scenes photos capture Choo Young-woo and Kim So-hyun focusing on their filming preparations. The images include scenes of them studying scripts or checking monitors, with the production team explaining that their chemistry continued on set. The press release noted that the two actors prepared for every scene by contemplating every single line of dialogue. This reveals the process of meticulously building the emotional lines between Park Min-jae and Im Yu-jin, reflecting the atmosphere on set.
The series has progressed with a focus on the relationship between Park Min-jae and Im Yu-jin. The press release stated that the story follows two individuals with their own deficiencies who find the courage to live and dream of the future through each other. It also noted that Park Hyuk-kwon, Seo Jeong-yeon, Kim Min-seok, Lee Chang-hoon, Jang In-sub, Lee Kyu-sung, Lee Seok-hyeong, Kim Min, Im Jin-hyo, Park Ha-rang, and Shim Hye-jin filled the drama with realistic acting. Additionally, it was mentioned that the work realistically unfolded the diverse stories of graduate students.
Remaining choices amidst conflicting hearts
In the previous broadcast, Park Min-jae and Im Yu-jin were shown drifting apart again due to deepening wounds, even though they still hold feelings for each other. Their relationship remains uncertain amidst a continuous, precarious emotional balancing act, drawing attention to the flow of the story just before the finale. The press release stated that the information released today serves as the final points of interest. Choo Young-woo said, "I hope you watch until the end to see what choices Min-jae and Yu-jin make and how those choices lead to a form of love."
Kim So-hyun responded, "I hope you watch until the end to see the fluctuating emotions in the deepening relationship between Yu-jin and Min-jae and the choices they make." Their comments were summarized as a preview of the choices Park Min-jae and Im Yu-jin will make in the remaining episodes. The work has unfolded by following the emotions and growing pains of youths who are clumsy at love, with the viewership rating for episode 10 being 2.8%, the same as episode 9. The following is a comparison of the viewership ratings:
| Episode | Rating |
|---|---|
| Episode 9 | 2.8% |
| Episode 10 | 2.8% |
Episode 11 to air November 9 at 10 PM
Episode 11 of 'Between Steps' will air on November 9 at 10 PM on ENA. It will also be available to watch on KT Genie TV and Disney+. With only two episodes left until the end, attention is focused on how the choices of Park Min-jae and Im Yu-jin will unfold in the remaining episodes. According to the press release, the series is expected to warmly color the hearts of viewers until the very end.
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