We Are All Trying Here

Everyone is pretending to be okay… but no one really is.

TV-142026•8.5/10

Drama

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8.5/10(48)

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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Production

SLL, Studio Phoenix, Studio Flow

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

April 18, 2026

Last Aired

May 24, 2026

Networks

JTBC

Created By

Park Hae-young, Cha Yeong-hun

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Episode 1

Air date: 2026-04-18

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.

Episode 2

Air date: 2026-04-19

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

Episode 3

Air date: 2026-04-25

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

Episode 4

Air date: 2026-04-26

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

Episode 5

Air date: 2026-05-02

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

Episode 6

Air date: 2026-05-03

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.

Episode 7

Air date: 2026-05-09

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.

Episode 8

Air date: 2026-05-10

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 9

Air date: 2026-05-16

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.

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Episode 10

Air date: 2026-05-17

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.