Like Flowers in Sand Episode 6 titled “What cannot be hidden”, premiered on January 4, 2023, on Netflix. Baek-du and Do-sik start to grow closer to each other after spending time together. Moreover, the turbulent relationship between Baek-du and Jin-su is finally adressed.
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 6 Recap Contains Spoilers-
The episode starts with a flashback of Do-sik and Baek-du from their younger days, where the coach is trying to recruit a volunteer for the ssireum team, which is beneficial for the individual. However, Do-sik remains far away from the team as girls were not frequently joining the form of wrestling in the older days.
Back to the present day, after Baek-du says that he joined the ssireum team because of Do-sik, she is shocked and flustered. She asks him if it is because he has feelings for her, and he outright denies it. Suddenly, Hyeon-uk appears and addresses Do-sik with a pet name that only couples use. This leaves Baek-du angry as he knows the truth about their relationship, but Do-sik urges him to keep it a secret from everyone.
Later, Do-sik and Hyeon-uk try to investigate more about the coach’s sudden death and conclude that he has taken his own life after failing to pay his debt back. Hyeon-uk also asks her about Do-sik, which leaves a tense atmosphere between them. However, he quickly dismisses the conversation, leaving Do-sik wondering about the situation.
While Do-sik practices with the team, Jin-su arrives and announces that the selection for the team has been delayed until further notice. Moreover, he also invites everyone to his mother’s restaurant for a meal as they are prepping for the upcoming matches. But he asks Baek-du to stay late and practice more as he is lagging behind everyone.
Meanwhile, Baek-du and his brother start talking about the match from the Dano Championship. His brother reveals that he filmed the match, which makes Baek-du extremely excited. He sprits over to Do-sik and informs her that he has a long video of the match which also showcases the audience’s reactions and can be beneficial for her investigation.
The next day while practicing, Jin-su appears again and informs that the selection of the next championship will be happening soon. However, he informs Baek-du that he will be not competing as he is not ready, which leaves everyone in a sour mood. Later, Do-sik meets the coach and says that Baek-du is a clever individual and he should be given a chance.
Meanwhile, Hyeon-uk starts a conversation with Do-sik where he starts to throw hints that he has discovered a major secret. He reveals that he knows that Yu-Gyeong is her fake name and she is the real Do-sik everyone keeps talking about. On the other hand, Baek-du runs up to Jin-su and requests to let him compete in the upcoming matches so that he can showcase his potential.
Like Flowers in Sand Episode 6 Review: Final Thoughts
The episode masterfully highlights the tumultuous dynamics between Baek-du and Jin-su, unravelling the complexities of a friendship marred by bitter experiences from their shared childhood. These elements resonate with the audience, making the narrative relatable. Furthermore, the blossoming romance between Baek-du and Do-sik adds an extra layer of delight to the series, captivating viewers with its development.
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