We Are All Trying Here

Show • 2026 • Drama

We Are All Trying Here

We Are All Trying Here

An aspiring director hits rock bottom after 20 years chasing his debut — until he meets an overwhelmed producer who helps him rediscover his self-worth.

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Cast & Crew

Park Hae-youngCreator & Writer
Cha Yeong-hunCreator & Director
Koo Kyo-hwanHwang Dong-man
Go Youn-jungByeon Eun-a
Oh Jung-sePark Kyeong-se
Kang Mal-geumKo Hye-jin
Park Hae-joonHwang Jin-man
Bae Jong-okOh Jeong-hee
Han Seon-hwaJang Mi-ran
Choi Won-youngChoi Dong-hyeon
Jeon Bae-sooPark Yeong-soo
Sim Hee-seopLee Jun-hwan
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Details

Status	Ended
Release	April 18, 2026
Seasons	1
Episodes	12
Last episode	May 24, 2026
Origins	Korea (Republic of)
Genres	Drama
Tags	academic pressure admiring anxiety career pressure depression emotional scars emotional trauma fake smiles family pressure film industry friendship healing hiddenpain hope inner conflict korean mental health overthinking personal growth psychological reality check reunion second chance success vs. failure toxic relationship unspoken love

Seasons

Season 1	12 episodes Apr 2026 – May 2026

Ratings by episode

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AVG
8.75

Best Episode 9.2/10

First aired: May 3, 2026

S1E6 – Episode 6

Dong-man rushes to share a meal with Eun-a — but is met with a surprise. Later, Eun-a receives a phone call that stops her in her tracks.

Worst Episode 8.1/10

First aired: Apr 18, 2026

S1E1 – Episode 1

After 20 years trying to make his debut film, Hwang Dong-man flails through life, irritating his director friends — until one day he me...

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