We Are All Trying Here is an upcoming South Korean drama that blends psychological themes with everyday life and personal struggles. The series is written by Park Hae-young and directed by Cha Young-hoon. It stars Koo Kyo-hwan, Go Youn-jung, Oh Jung-se, Kang Mal-geum, Park Hae-joon, Bae Jong-ok, Han Sun-hwa, and Choi Won-young. The drama will have 12 episodes, each running for about 1 hour and 10 minutes. It is set to air from April 18 to May 24, 2026, on JTBC, with new episodes releasing every Saturday and Sunday. The show will also stream on Netflix in selected regions.
When is We Are All Trying Here (Season 1) releasing?
We Are All Trying Here Season 1 will begin airing on April 18, 2026. The show will follow a weekend schedule, with new episodes releasing every Saturday and Sunday on JTBC. This format allows viewers to watch two episodes each week. The series is expected to continue this pattern throughout its run, giving audiences a consistent viewing schedule. Alongside its television broadcast in South Korea, the drama will also be available for streaming on Netflix in selected regions.
We Are All Trying Here (Season 1) Full Episode Release Schedule:
| Episode | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Episode 1 | April 18 |
| Episode 2 | April 19 |
| Episode 3 | April 25 |
| Episode 4 | April 26 |
| Episode 5 | May 1 |
| Episode 6 | May 3 |
| Episode 7 | May 9 |
| Episode 8 | May 10 |
| Episode 9 | May 16 |
| Episode 10 | May 17 |
| Episode 11 | May 23 |
| Episode 12 | May 24 |
What is the show about?
We Are All Trying Here tells a grounded story about people who are dealing with envy and jealousy while trying to find peace in their own lives. Hwang Dong Man is an aspiring director who has not yet made his debut, even though others around him have moved forward. He struggles with feelings of worthlessness. Byeon Eun A works as a producer and is known for her sharp and honest script reviews, but she hides her own fears. Park Gyeong Se is a director facing stress after a failed film. Around them are others, each carrying their own emotional burdens as they try to move forward.
We Are All Trying Here (Season 1) Complete Cast:
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Main Cast:
- Koo Kyo-hwan as Hwang Dong-man
- Go Youn-jung as Byeon Eun-a
- Oh Jung-se as Park Gyeong-se
- Kang Mal-geum as Ko Hye-jin
- Park Hae-joon as Hwang Jin-man
- Bae Jong-ok as Oh Jeong-hee
- Han Sun-hwa as Jang Mi-ran
- Choi Won-young as Choi Dong-hyun
Supporting Cast:
- Jeon Bae-soo as Park Young-soo
- Shim Hee-seop as Lee Jun-hwan
- Park Ye-ni as Choi Hyo-jin
- Bae Myung-jin as Lee Gi-ri
- Jo Min-kook as Woo Seung-tae
- Yeon Woon-kyung as a singer and Eun-a’s grandmother
- Kim So-yul as Sae-bom
Where to watch?
We Are All Trying Here will premiere on JTBC on April 18, 2026, with new episodes airing every Saturday and Sunday. The drama will also be available for streaming on Netflix in selected regions, allowing international viewers to watch the series alongside its broadcast.
