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We Are All Trying Here

We Are All Trying Here
★ 8.5/10•2026•TV-MA•Drama
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Everyone is pretending to be okay… but no one really is.

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.

Park Hae-young · Writer

Cha Yeong-hun · Director

StatusEnded
LanguageKO
First Air DateApr 18, 2026

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1E172m

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 meets Byeon Eun-a.

Apr 18, 2026

Episode 2 - Episode 2E265m

Episode 2

While Dong-man deals with rock bottom, Ko Hye-jin delivers devastating news. Meanwhile, Eun-a seeks counseling as she struggles at work.

Apr 19, 2026

Episode 3 - Episode 3E365m

Episode 3

Dong-man slowly grows closer to Eun-a. Later, he makes an enemy of Park Gyeong-se — whose film opens to negative critical reception.

Apr 25, 2026

Episode 4 - Episode 4E462m

Episode 4

Gyeong-se sets his revenge against Dong-man in motion — playing dirty. Meanwhile, Eun-a faces mounting hostility and pressure at work.

Apr 26, 2026

Episode 5 - Episode 5E565m

Episode 5

Tired of enduring contempt from his peers, Dong-man confronts Gyeong-se. He later chastises Ma Jae-yeong over his relationship with Eun-a.

May 2, 2026

Episode 6 - Episode 6E669m

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.

May 3, 2026

Episode 7 - Episode 7E767m

Episode 7

As Dong-man and Eun-a's bond deepens, they both make decisions about their scripts. Eun-a and Oh Jeong-hui finally come face-to-face in a tense moment.

May 9, 2026

Episode 8 - Episode 8E866m

Episode 8

When Dong-man learns that Jae-yeong is about to begin filming, he becomes consumed by envy. Meanwhile, Eun-a decides to confront Jeong-hui directly.

May 10, 2026

Episode 9 - Episode 9E962m

Episode 9

Just as Dong-man is about to debut, his fears haunt him — but Eun-a offers her brand of support. Meanwhile, Eun-a's secret script garners interest.

May 16, 2026

Episode 10 - Episode 10E1064m

Episode 10

Desperate to cast Noh Kang-sik, Dong-man takes matters into his own hands. Meanwhile, Eun-a grows uneasy as Jeong-hui involves herself in her project.

May 17, 2026

Episode 11 - Episode 11E1166m

Episode 11

An envious man seeks inner peace while feeling isolated in a world where others seem to always succeed.

May 23, 2026

Episode 12 - Episode 12E1282m

Episode 12

Eun-a takes a bold step forward in resilience. As Dong-man grows increasingly impatient with production timing, will he finally release his film?

May 24, 2026

Actors

Koo Kyo-hwan

Koo Kyo-hwan

Hwang Dong-man

Go Youn-jung

Go Youn-jung

Byeon Eun-a

Oh Jung-se

Oh Jung-se

Park Kyeong-se

Kang Mal-geum

Kang Mal-geum

Ko Hye-jin

Park Hae-joon

Park Hae-joon

Hwang Jin-man

Bae Jong-ok

Bae Jong-ok

Oh Jeong-hee

Han Seon-hwa

Han Seon-hwa

Jang Mi-ran

Choi Won-young

Choi Won-young

Choi Dong-hyeon

Jeon Bae-soo

Jeon Bae-soo

Park Yeong-soo

Sim Hee-seop

Sim Hee-seop

Lee Jun-hwan

Park Ye-ni

Park Ye-ni

Choi Hyo-jin

Bae Myeong-jin

Bae Myeong-jin

Lee Gi-ri

Cho Min-guk

Cho Min-guk

Woo Seung-tae

Yeon Woon-gyeong

Yeon Woon-gyeong

Ga Soo-ja

Kim Jong-hoon

Kim Jong-hoon

Ma Jae-yeong

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