S01E011:12:371. Episode 1After 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.Episodes — Limited Series
Season pageS01E011:12:371. Episode 1After 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.
S01E021:05:592. Episode 2While Dong-man deals with rock bottom, Ko Hye-jin delivers devastating news. Meanwhile, Eun-a seeks counseling as she struggles at work.
S01E031:05:573. Episode 3Dong-man slowly grows closer to Eun-a. Later, he makes an enemy of Park Gyeong-se — whose film opens to negative critical reception.
S01E041:02:584. Episode 4Gyeong-se sets his revenge against Dong-man in motion — playing dirty. Meanwhile, Eun-a faces mounting hostility and pressure at work.
S01E051:05:485. Episode 5Tired of enduring contempt from his peers, Dong-man confronts Gyeong-se. He later chastises Ma Jae-yeong over his relationship with Eun-a.
S01E061:09:466. Episode 6Dong-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.
S01E071:07:047. Episode 7As 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.
S01E081:06:138. Episode 8When 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.
S01E091:02:279. Episode 9Just 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.
S01E101:04:0110. Episode 10Desperate 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.
S01E111:06:3511. Episode 11An envious man seeks inner peace while feeling isolated in a world where others seem to always succeed.
S01E121:22:1312. Episode 12Eun-a takes a bold step forward in resilience. As Dong-man grows increasingly impatient with production timing, will he finally release his film?Where to stream We Are All Trying Here
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We Are All Trying Here 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.
We Are All Trying Here cast
Koo Kyo-hwanHwang Dong-man · 12 ep.
Go Youn-jungByeon Eun-a · 12 ep.
Oh Jung-sePark Kyeong-se · 12 ep.
Kang Mal-geumKo Hye-jin · 12 ep.
Park Hae-joonHwang Jin-man · 12 ep.
Bae Jong-okOh Jeong-hee · 12 ep.
Han Seon-hwaJang Mi-ran · 12 ep.
Choi Won-youngChoi Dong-hyeon · 12 ep.
Jeon Bae-sooPark Yeong-soo · 12 ep.
Sim Hee-seopLee Jun-hwan · 12 ep.
Park Ye-niChoi Hyo-jin · 12 ep.
Bae Myeong-jinLee Gi-ri · 12 ep.
Cho Min-gukWoo Seung-tae · 12 ep.
Yeon Woon-gyeongGa Soo-ja · 12 ep.
Kim Jong-hoonMa Jae-yeong · 12 ep.
Sung Dong-ilNo Kang-sik · 5 ep.We Are All Trying Here trailer
About the series We Are All Trying Here
We Are All Trying Here is a series (drama) created by Park Hae-young and Cha Yeong-hun, airing on JTBC since 2026. It has 1 season and 12 episodes. The series ended on May 24, 2026. Cast members include Koo Kyo-hwan, Go Youn-jung and Oh Jung-se. It is rated 8.6/10 by 69 TMDB users.
Frequently asked questions about We Are All Trying Here
Where to watch We Are All Trying Here online?
In the United States, We Are All Trying Here is available with a subscription on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads (source: JustWatch via TMDB, offers subject to change). Each episode has its own page with this information.
How many seasons of We Are All Trying Here are there?
We Are All Trying Here has 1 season for a total of 12 episodes.
Has We Are All Trying Here ended?
Yes, the series has ended: the last episode aired on May 24, 2026.
Who stars in We Are All Trying Here?
The lead actors are Koo Kyo-hwan (Hwang Dong-man), Go Youn-jung (Byeon Eun-a), Oh Jung-se (Park Kyeong-se), Kang Mal-geum (Ko Hye-jin), Park Hae-joon (Hwang Jin-man).
