Between Steps
Two hearts learning to love.
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.
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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.
1Episode 1
70 minOct 5, 2026
On his way back to school after a routine medical check-up, an anxious Minjae has a brief encounter with a stranger, Youjin, on the subway. They attend the same university but part ways without knowing each other's names. Meanwhile, exhausted by their research, Minjae and his lab partners create bucket lists to regain their energy. Pretending to be indifferent, Minjae secretly adds "start dating" to his list. He resolves to confess his feelings to his long-time crush. However, just as he is about to do so, he runs into Youjin and gets swept up in an unexpected incident.
2Episode 2
Airs Oct 6, 2026
Youjin resolves to pursue a master's degree in robotics and asks Minjae for help, but Minjae considers it a reckless choice. To make matters worse, his leg begins showing signs of trouble. While touring the lab thanks to Minjae's lab partners, Youjin causes a major accident. Overwhelmed by anxiety that he has desperately tried to suppress, Minjae finally snaps. Despite his strong opposition, Youjin becomes captivated by the world of robotics. Can Youjin successfully make her way into the robotics lab?
3Episode 3
Airs Oct 12, 2026
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."
4Episode 4
Airs Oct 13, 2026
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?
5Episode 5
Airs Oct 19, 2026
6Episode 6
Airs Oct 20, 2026
7Episode 7
Airs Oct 26, 2026
8Episode 8
Airs Oct 27, 2026
9Episode 9
Airs Nov 2, 2026
10Episode 10
Airs Nov 3, 2026
11Episode 11
Airs Nov 9, 2026
12Episode 12
Airs Nov 10, 2026
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