Inzaghi

You forget mention
1. The Scarecrow
2. Notes from the Last Row
3. Bloodhounds Season 2
4. Bloody Flower
5. Four Hands, Two Sonatas
6. Between Steps
7. The Blue Road (upcoming)

I agree with you. Honestly, there have been very few good K-dramas in 2026. Most of them have been pretty disappointing.

Lmao they missed that

Absolutely I wasted my time on that and to be particular no need to see 12th episode

that's true

My bad if I misunderstood. Thank you for your correction

Ahh, I remember something similar in One Spring Night!

I don’t think he’s a coward. My understanding is that he has cancer and knows his chances of survival are low, so he’s hesitant to take such a big risk. The female lead’s father also said he wanted her boyfriend to have “all four limbs,” and I think that might lead to a misunderstanding with her family in the upcoming episodes.

“That’s just my theory about what might happen in the upcoming episodes.”

I’ve noticed that too! His dramas often show couples whose relationships go against society’s expectations.

😂😂 that's true

Nice observation.

Why ?

I felt the same way! I hope Doctor X: Mafia in White lives up to our expectations!

Thanks for the clarification! I’m also curious about why the system engineer isn’t listed among the main cast.

Yeah, it reminds me of Squid Game! According to Fuji TV, Andy is an international lawyer.

An interesting detail about **kiDnap GAME**: these actors play characters from their own countries or regions! 🌏

1. **Tokyo detective — Niide Toshiro:** Sakaguchi Kentaro 🇯🇵 Japanese
2. **Seoul doctor — Han Ki Ju:** Lee Joon Gi 🇰🇷 South Korean
3. **Singapore flight attendant — Janice Lau:** Carrie Wong 🇸🇬 Singaporean
4. **Bangkok hostess — Aum Thanawan:** Praew Narupornkamol Chaisang 🇹🇭 Thai
5. **Manila taxi driver — Miguel Garcia:** Joel Torre 🇵🇭 Filipino
Note: Manila is the capital of the Philippines
6. **Taipei housewife — Christina Lin:** Ko Chia Yen (Alice Ko) 🇹🇼 Taiwanese
Note: Taipei is the capital of Taiwan.
7. **Naha System Engineer — Higa Kuranosuke:** Mitsushima Shinnosuke 🇯🇵 Japanese
Naha is the capital of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan—similar to Sacramento being the capital of California, USA.
Japan uses the term “prefecture” for its main administrative divisions.

By the way, who is **Andy**, listed in the cast on kisskh? Does anyone know how he fits into the story? 👀

I'm wondering why "kid" name in word of kidnap ?? 🤔🤔

Ssireum (씨름) is traditional Korean wrestling — one of Korea’s oldest and most loved folk sports. It’s the sport at the center of the drama Like Flowers in Sand.
Simple Explanation
Two wrestlers wear a special cloth belt called a satba (샅바) that wraps around the waist and one thigh. They grab each other’s satba and try to throw or push the opponent so that any part of their body above the knee (knee, hand, back, etc.) touches the ground. The first one to do that wins the point.
Key Features

Matches are held on a circular sand pit (usually about 7 meters wide).
Wrestlers start on their knees, grab the opponent’s satba, then stand up while keeping the grip.
No punching, kicking, or striking is allowed — only grappling, lifting, and throwing techniques.
Unlike sumo, pushing someone out of the ring does not count as a win. The match just restarts.
Professional matches are usually best of three (first to two points wins).

Weight Classes (Modern)
Men’s categories are named after Korean mountains:

Taebaek (under 80 kg) (it is not kim baek du father's name)
Geumgang (under 90 kg)
Halla (under 105 kg)
Baekdu (under 140 kg)
Cheonha Jangsa (unlimited / open weight)

Women also have their own weight classes.
History & Culture

Oldest evidence dates back to the Goguryeo period (around the 4th century) — wall paintings show people wrestling in a very similar style.
It was originally used for military training and later became a popular pastime for everyone, from farmers to kings.
Traditionally played during festivals, holidays (especially Dano), and local events. The adult champion was often awarded an ox/bull and the title Jangsa (장사), then paraded around town riding the animal.
In 2018, traditional Korean wrestling (ssireum/ssirum) was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (jointly by South and North Korea).

Why it feels special in the drama
In Like Flowers in Sand, ssireum represents more than just a sport — it’s tied to family legacy, hometown pride, personal pressure, community bonds, and the idea of “blooming even in hard soil.” Baek-doo’s struggle to finally win a championship after being a childhood prodigy captures the real emotional weight many athletes feel in this traditional sport.

what about queen of tears last few episodes?

Hey Big Sis, you should totally write a blog, given your profile