Like Flowers in Sand Episode 5 titled “Kim Baek-du, I see through you”, premiered on January 3, 2023, on Netflix. Baek-du rejoins the ssireum team, but there is a blatant power struggle between him and Jin-su that everyone can see. On the other hand, some major secrets are unveiled.
Like Flowers in Sand (모래에도 꽃이 핀다) is a South Korean drama series directed by Kim Jin-woo and written by Won Yoo-jung. Developed by KT Studio Genie and produced by Astory, the series stars Jang Dong-yoon and Lee Ju-myoung in the lead roles alongside Yoon Jong-seok, Kim Bo-ra, Lee Jae-joon, Lee Joo-seung and others.
The narrative of the show revolves around a group of young individuals striving to flourish in their lives amid the vibrant setting of Geosan’s ssireum city. In June 2023, AStory production company revealed the signing of a licensing agreement with Netflix for the global broadcasting rights of the series. The show now occupies the ENA’s Wednesday and Thursday 21:00 time slot, formerly held by Moon In The Day.
Scheduled for a total of 12 episodes, each has an approximate runtime of 60 minutes. The show is originally shot in Korean, however, it is also available with English subtitles.
-Like Flowers in Sand Episode 5 Recap Contains Spoilers-
The episode starts with a flashback of Do-sik and Baek-du where the two of them played football when they were kids. However, Baek-du hits her directly with a ball, which leaves her with a bleeding nose. The action leaves everyone confused, and the scene changes to the present Baek-du. He wakes up and gets ready to go somewhere early in the morning.
Baek-du arrives at the stadium where the ssireum team practices, and he announces in front of everyone that he will be returning to the team. The coach takes him by the ear and drags him inside the room to confirm whether he is serious about his decision or not. He says that he is serious about joining the team back, and he will work hard this time around.
However, Baek-du recalls his conversation with Do-sik where he reveals to her that he has figured out that the lady he met that day was not her mother-in-law. He said that she was the detective he saw on television when he was younger and it was impossible for her to have a son as old as Do-sik’s husband. She then reveals that she is a cop and is undercover to figure out the recent death case. She also says that she is unmarried and she was only pretending for the mission.
Meanwhile, during the training, Do-sik thinks to herself that Baek-du is very unpredictable. Later, while Baek-du is practising, Jin-su comes over and scolds him for being incorrect with his moves. On the other hand, Hyeon-uk becomes more curious about the name “Do-sik” that he has been hearing from many people in the town and decided to find out more about the person.
The news of the coach’s death is shown in the news, which leaves everyone confused and suspicious. The next day, in the locker room, the team starts gossiping about a rumour that is spreading around. Allegedly, the match between Dong-Seok and Baek-du was fixed by the coach so he could win some money and pay off his debt. However, Dong-seok did not follow the coach’s instructions and won the match against Baek-du.
Do-sik also becomes suspicious of the coach as well so she decides to investigate the vents. Baek-du joins her as well in the journey to meet up with Dong-seok. After they meet Dong-seok they ask him if the match was fixed, and he reveals that the coach had asked him to lose the match against Baek-du, but he did not listen, which leaves him with guilt. Baek-du ensures him that it was not his fault and that the coach was not supposed to drag him into the situation.
The two of them return to town after talking to Dong-seok. Do-sik scolds Baek-du for being too good for the world and caring about other people a lot. However, he reveals in the end that he joined the team back because Do-sik asked him to, and the episode ends on that note.
Like Flowers in Sand Episode 5 Review: Final Thoughts
As the narrative unfolds, the story progresses with a seamless flow, delving into various relationship dynamics that add depth and complexity to the plot. Character development is skillfully woven into the fabric of the tale, allowing the audience to witness the growth and evolution of the protagonists. The story’s pace remains consistently engaging, maintaining a captivating rhythm that keeps the audience eagerly turning the pages. With each passing episode, the intrigue intensifies, making the unfolding events increasingly fascinating and leaving viewers eagerly anticipating what twists and turns the plot will take next.