Episode 1
Episode 1
1h 11m9.7 / 10
The world despises Hwang Dong-man.
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We Are All Trying Here
2026TV-MA1 season8.6 / 10
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.
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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.
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Episode 2
Episode 2
1h 5m10.0 / 10
While Dong-man deals with rock bottom, Ko Hye-jin delivers devastating news. Meanwhile, Eun-a seeks counseling as she struggles at work.
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Episode 3
Episode 3
1h 5m10.0 / 10
Dong-man slowly grows closer to Eun-a. Later, he makes an enemy of Park Gyeong-se — whose film opens to negative critical reception.
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Episode 4
Episode 4
1h 2m10.0 / 10
Gyeong-se sets his revenge against Dong-man in motion — playing dirty. Meanwhile, Eun-a faces mounting hostility and pressure at work.
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Episode 5
Episode 5
1h 5m10.0 / 10
Tired of enduring contempt from his peers, Dong-man confronts Gyeong-se. He later chastises Ma Jae-yeong over his relationship with Eun-a.
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Episode 6
Episode 6
1h 8m10.0 / 10
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.
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Episode 7
Episode 7
1h 7m10.0 / 10
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.
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Episode 8
Episode 8
1h 6m10.0 / 10
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.
Episode credits
Guest stars Sung Dong-il
Episode 9
Episode 9
1h 2m10.0 / 10
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.
Episode credits
Guest stars Sung Dong-il
Episode 10
Episode 10
1h 4m10.0 / 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.
Episode credits
Guest stars Sung Dong-il
Episode 11
Episode 11
1h 5m10.0 / 10
An envious man seeks inner peace while feeling isolated in a world where others seem to always succeed.
Episode credits
Guest stars Sung Dong-il
Episode 12
Episode 12
1h 22m9.7 / 10finale
Thank you.
Episode credits
Guest stars Sung Dong-il
Episode information updated Sep 2, 2026
More about We Are All Trying Here
Cast
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-hyeonCredits
- Created by
- Park Hae-young, Cha Yeong-hun
- Written by
- Park Hae-young
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 12
- Original language
- Korean
- Original title
- 모두가 자신의 무가치함과 싸우고 있다
Networks & production
JTBCSouth Korea
SLLSouth Korea
Studio PhoenixSouth Korea
Studio FlowSouth Korea
Themes
academic pressureadmiringanxietycareer pressuredepressionemotional scarsemotional traumafake smiles
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