I couldn’t understand Hwang Dong-man’s obsession with weather-themed dramas—until the ending of this episode made things a little clearer. It was never about the weather itself. It was a quiet longing for both him and his brother’s hearts to finally clear, like skies after a storm.
By the end of the episode, Dong-man meets Eun-ah, who truly understands him, and he also begins to find a new sense of purpose through the process of searching for his niece. From then on, even when he climbs the mountains, he no longer shouts his name out loud.
Heyy!! Could anyone please help me understand the conversation between Eun ah and Jin Man. I didn’t understand…
Yes, that’s basically the idea. Jin-man’s point is that poetry (and meaning in general) isn’t fully understood just by reading it superficially — you need to internalize it, even “memorize” it, to really feel its depth. It also connects to the theme of looking deeper to recognize true potential, like Dong-man.
I really enjoyed your review. This drama reminded me of Reply 1988 and My Mister — both have that same emotional depth and realism. Honestly, it feels like they all belong in the same tier of storytelling.
Teenagers here ( the vast majority) only want braindead romance, especially with their favorites actors. This…
That’s not my point. It’s not about preferences or romance—this happens across all genres. Even widely praised shows tend to have relatively low scores, so the ratings don’t always reflect the overall reception. That’s why, especially with Korean dramas, I don’t pay too much attention to the ratings anymore and just check them out for myself.
I’m not sure if it’s just me, but lately, Korean drama ratings seem to be coming in lower than expected, regardless of genre or cast. They often come out low—even for dramas that are widely praised. Of course, that might just be my impression, but the ratings don’t always seem to reflect the overall reception.
I just don’t understand Dong-man. Why doesn’t he just work on another script since Weather man is not working…
I think it’s less about him struggling to let go and more about Weather Man as a metaphor. The show keeps linking the state of the world to whether there’s “weather” or not — a world without movement or response — and it reinforces that idea through how it defines what it means for the world to be “alive.”
That feels closely tied to Dong-man’s life, where nothing ever comes back to him — no response, no acknowledgment. So it’s not just a script he’s holding onto, but something that reflects his whole experience.
This drama (22:40 KST) airs after perfect crown (21:40 KST) is done so TV Ratings Won't be affected as time slots…
I think the timing might be off here. We Are All Trying Here airs around 10:30 PM KST, not 8:40. So it actually comes on after Perfect Crown, not before.
I don’t think it’s as simple as the male lead being “bad” or his friends being “mean.” It feels more…
And maybe that’s also why the title is We Are All Trying Here — because it’s not just about the male lead, but about everyone in that group slowly trying to grow and move forward in their own imperfect ways.
while the ml is an annoying little shit towards his friends, he's at least up front and honest about it. if they…
I don’t think it’s as simple as the male lead being “bad” or his friends being “mean.” It feels more like a group of people tied together by a long, unresolved history where boundaries were never clearly set.
He lacks awareness and crosses lines, while they tolerate him out of history and obligation rather than genuine comfort.
It’s not really a “just cut him off” situation — it’s more like a dysfunctional dynamic held together by years of shared experience, where no one really knows how to step out cleanly anymore.
Really liked your take on Goblin, especially how you described its emotional tone and character dynamics — that stood out to me too.
If that kind of emotional, character-driven storytelling is what you enjoyed most, you might like It’s Okay to Not Be Okay. It’s Okay, That’s Love might also work for you, though it’s a bit older in style.
Can this get a better plot summary? It's just a bunch of characters and their job profiles, like how does that…
It’s about people in the film industry struggling with envy, failure, and not feeling good enough, and how that affects their relationships and lives.
It’s more of a psychological, character-driven slice-of-life than a plot-heavy drama, focused on inner conflict. There might be some romance, but it doesn’t seem like the main focus.
I enjoyed the drama overall too, but I did feel like something was missing — and I think this might be exactly what it was. It also feels like they might end up getting married someday 😊
It was never about the weather itself. It was a quiet longing for both him and his brother’s hearts to finally clear, like skies after a storm.
By the end of the episode, Dong-man meets Eun-ah, who truly understands him, and he also begins to find a new sense of purpose through the process of searching for his niece. From then on, even when he climbs the mountains, he no longer shouts his name out loud.
That feels closely tied to Dong-man’s life, where nothing ever comes back to him — no response, no acknowledgment. So it’s not just a script he’s holding onto, but something that reflects his whole experience.
He lacks awareness and crosses lines, while they tolerate him out of history and obligation rather than genuine comfort.
It’s not really a “just cut him off” situation — it’s more like a dysfunctional dynamic held together by years of shared experience, where no one really knows how to step out cleanly anymore.
If that kind of emotional, character-driven storytelling is what you enjoyed most, you might like It’s Okay to Not Be Okay. It’s Okay, That’s Love might also work for you, though it’s a bit older in style.
It’s more of a psychological, character-driven slice-of-life than a plot-heavy drama, focused on inner conflict. There might be some romance, but it doesn’t seem like the main focus.