Ever felt like you’re the only one falling behind in a world obsessed with winning? Netflix is doing it again, but this time, they’re getting raw. We Are All Trying Here is the hauntingly relatable slice-of-life drama we didn’t know we needed.
From the genius writer of My Mister, this series follows Koo Kyo-hwan and Go Youn-jung as they navigate the ‘ugly’ side of envy and self-worth. If you’re tired of perfection and craving a story that feels like a real conversation, this We Are All Trying Here is your next watch.
‘We Are All Trying Here’ Cast Lineup
- Koo Kyo-hwan — Hwang Dong-man
- Go Youn-jung — Byeon Eun-a
- Oh Jung-se — Park Gyeong-se
- Kang Mal-geum — Ko Hye-jin
- Park Hae-joon — Hwang Jin-man
- Han Sun-hwa — Jang Mi-ran
- Bae Jong-ok — Oh Jeong-hee
- Choi Won-young — Choi Dong-hyun
The Genre and Plot
Genre
- Slice-of-Life / Human Drama: Focuses on the everyday emotional struggles of ordinary people.
- Psychological / Black Comedy: Explores deeper themes like envy, worthlessness, and burnout with a touch of sharp, realistic humor.
Plot
The story follows Hwang Dong-man, an aspiring director who has spent two decades in the shadows of his famous friends. He is drowning in a sense of worthlessness until he clashes with Byeon Eun-a, a cold, “axe-wielding” producer who destroys dreams with a single script review. But behind her sharp tongue lies a woman just as exhausted and fearful as he is.
As their messy lives collide, they stop trying to “win” and start trying to survive the crushing weight of modern expectations. It’s a raw, beautiful, and slightly dark look at the “ugly” emotions that actually make us human. Get ready—this one is going to hit close to home.
Watch ‘We All Are Trying’ trailer here:
‘We Are All Trying’ Details
- Official Title: We Are All Trying Here (Korean: 모두가 자신의 무가치함과 싸우고 있다 / Everyone is Fighting Their Own Worthlessness)
- Platform: Netflix (Worldwide) / JTBC (South Korea)
- Genre: Slice-of-Life, Human Drama, Psychological Black Comedy
- Release Date: April 18, 2026
- Episode Count: 12 Episodes
- Airing Schedule: Saturdays and Sundays (New episodes drop weekly)
- Director: Cha Young-hoon (Welcome to Samdal-ri, When the Camellia Blooms)
- Writer: Park Hae-young (My Mister, My Liberation Notes)
Trust me, your watchlist will thank you if you watch this new series. Are you stanning this duo as much as I am? Drop a comment below!
