We Are All Trying Here — Season 1
Everyone is pretending to be okay… but no one really is
About this season
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.
Episodes (12)
1. Episode 1
9.5Aired 18 April 2026 • 71 min
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.
2. Episode 2
10.0Aired 19 April 2026 • 65 min
While Dong-man deals with rock bottom, Ko Hye-jin delivers devastating news. Meanwhile, Eun-a seeks counseling as she struggles at work.
3. Episode 3
10.0Aired 25 April 2026 • 65 min
Dong-man slowly grows closer to Eun-a. Later, he makes an enemy of Park Gyeong-se — whose film opens to negative critical reception.
4. Episode 4
10.0Aired 26 April 2026 • 62 min
Gyeong-se sets his revenge against Dong-man in motion — playing dirty. Meanwhile, Eun-a faces mounting hostility and pressure at work.
5. Episode 5
10.0Aired 2 May 2026 • 65 min
Tired of enduring contempt from his peers, Dong-man confronts Gyeong-se. He later chastises Ma Jae-yeong over his relationship with Eun-a.
6. Episode 6
10.0Aired 3 May 2026 • 68 min
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.
7. Episode 7
10.0Aired 9 May 2026 • 67 min
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.
8. Episode 8
10.0Aired 10 May 2026 • 66 min
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.
9. Episode 9
10.0Aired 16 May 2026 • 62 min
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.
10. Episode 10
10.0Aired 17 May 2026 • 64 min
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.
11. Episode 11
10.0Aired 23 May 2026 • 65 min
An envious man seeks inner peace while feeling isolated in a world where others seem to always succeed.
12. Episode 12
9.5Aired 24 May 2026 • 82 min
Eun-a takes a bold step forward in resilience. As Dong-man grows increasingly impatient with production timing, will he finally release his film?