Character Relationship Map: In Between Seasons

Characters

• Yong-jun (played by Lee Won-keun) — supporting
• Doctor (played by Ji Sung-eun) — minor

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Yong-jun → Doctor (Professional Medical Contact) — Their roles intersect through the injured man's hospital treatment and the family's caregiving crisis.

  At the hospital, the Doctor explains the injured man's diffuse brain injury while Yong-jun is involved in supporting the family and visiting the hospi...

Story Analysis

A fragile family bond survives friendship, tragedy, separation, and uncertain hope.

Plot Progression

1. A Stranger Finds a Home — Yong-jun visits a friend's mother in Daejeon and becomes part of the household. Through chores and shared time, he forms a comforting bond with the family.
2. Friendship Under Pressure — After military service, Yong-jun returns and deepens his friendship with the young man. The mother begins fearing emotional distance as her son falls in love.
3. The Accident Changes Everything — A serious traffic accident leaves the young man unconscious with a diffuse brain injury. The Doctor warns the family about uncertain recovery and long-term complications.
4. Caregiving and Separation — The mother struggles with caregiving while her husband remains abroad. Yong-jun offers practical and emotional support, but grief eventually makes his concern feel uncomfortable to her.
5. A Fragile Sign of Hope — Yong-jun returns despite their painful separation and continues caring through small gestures. Slight eye movement leaves the family suspended between hope and resignation.