We Are All Trying Here (2026)
Synopsis
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.
First Air Date: 2026-04-18
Last Air Date: 2026-05-24
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 12
Created By: Park Hae-young, Cha Yeong-hun
Networks: JTBC
Top Cast
- Koo Kyo-hwan as Hwang Dong-man
- Go Youn-jung as Byeon Eun-a
- Oh Jung-se as Park Kyeong-se
- Kang Mal-geum as Ko Hye-jin
- Park Hae-joon as Hwang Jin-man
- Bae Jong-ok as Oh Jeong-hee
- Han Seon-hwa as Jang Mi-ran
- Choi Won-young as Choi Dong-hyeon
- Jeon Bae-soo as Park Yeong-soo
- Sim Hee-seop as Lee Jun-hwan
Seasons
Limited Series (2026)
No overview available for this season.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Show Me the Script
The world despises Hwang Dong-man.
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Ep. 2: If There Is Someone You Love
“What’s there to life? Nothing!” — Hwang Dong-man. While Dong-man grapples with ostracization, Eun-a seeks counseling to confront her recurring epistaxis.
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Ep. 3: I’m Going to Go Through It, Hwang Dong-man
“... spent years on the sea and you’ve never seen a boat.” — Director Park Gyeong-se. Dong-man slanders Park Gyeong-se, whose latest film opens to a wave of negative critical reception. Later, he returns home, only to encounter something entirely unforeseen.
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Ep. 4: Tell Me an Interesting Story
“... your brother refuses to take a seat and recede into the background. ” — Director Park Gyeong-se. Gyeong-se sets his reprisal against Dong-man in motion, resorting to unscrupulous tactics. Meanwhile, a familiar figure from Eun-a’s past re-enters her narrative.
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Ep. 5: Because You Hated Me First, Hyung
“Love is a concept.” — Byeon Eun-a. Wearied by the incessant derision of his peers, Dong-man finally retaliates against Gyeong-se, finally turning years of pent-up resentment into confrontation. Later, he chastises Ma Jae-yeong over his relationship with Eun-a.
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Ep. 6: I Should Have Loved You
“Days like this are worth living.” — Hwang Jin-man.
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Ep. 7: The First Person to Cross Me Out
Dong-man and Eun-a discuss what is certain in life.
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Ep. 8: I Really Get Sick to My Stomach When Someone Succeeds
“... the limits of language.” — Hwang Dong-man. The prospect of Jae-yeong’s upcoming film sends Dong-man spiraling into an increasingly visceral envy. Elsewhere, Eun-a finally turns her attention toward Jeong-hui.
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Ep. 9: That’s My Goal
“It’s acting and nothing is real.” — Oh Jeong-hui. With his debut drawing near, Dong-man finds himself besieged by his fears.
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Ep. 10: Why Don’t You Just Do It With Me?
... like we’ll never disappear.
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Ep. 11: Take Me Along, Then Let It Rip!
Life is a comedy.
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Ep. 12: Director, Hwang Dong-man
Thank you.
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