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Get ready for palpable tension and breathtaking plot twists. The next drama from KBS2, Walking on Thin Ice, unveiled a breathless teaser which already provides an insight into the explosive relationship between Lee Young Ae (Inspector Koo) and Kim Young Kwang (Somebody, Call It Love). One thing's for sure: the ice is thin... and it threatens to break at any moment.
A desperate mother, a two-faced teacher
In Walking on Thin Ice, Lee Young Ae as Kang Eun SooThe story of an ordinary woman plunged into obscurity when she discovers a mysterious suitcase full of drugs. Pressured by her husband's illness and insurmountable financial difficulties, she agrees to a risky pact with Lee Kyungan art teacher played by Kim Young Kwangwho secretly leads a double life as a drug dealer.
This unlikely partnership, sealed by a chilling contract - whose teaser delivers a few menacing words - relies on non-existent trust and constant tension. In a striking excerpt, Lee Kyung warns Eun Soo: "Just because you're in a hurry, don't take them at the risk of getting sick."
But it's not just them who are in real danger. The suitcase's former owner makes a brutal threat: "If you don't find that bag, I'll cut off your hands and feet."
An inevitable descent into hell?
At the heart of this spiral, Inspector Jang Tae Gooplayed by Park Yong Woois leading a relentless investigation into the drug ring known as Phantom. Between chases, betrayals and confrontations, the Eun Soo / Lee Kyung duo is put to the test, until the masks come off.
In an intense scene, Kang Eun Soo coldly calls out to her "partner": "Don't talk to me like that."
And as Lee Kyung tries to remind her of their contract, she concludes with a striking line: "Let's die together, Professor."
A psychological thriller not to be missed
Between suspense, moral stakes and dramatic tension, Walking on Thin Ice promises to be one of the season's most eagerly awaited thrillers. The series brilliantly blends action, family drama and character psychology, carried by two actors at the top of their game.
The drama doesn't have a specific air date yet, but if the teaser is any indication, the emotional storm promises to be as chilling as it is captivating.
