This show beautifully captures the complexity of human relationships in ways that feel deeply real and honest. The writing is exceptional throughout, and both lead actors deliver outstanding performances that carry the story with remarkable depth.
What stayed with me most were three relationships in particular.
The first is the mother-child dynamic. Mothers are so often expected to be perfect, but this character is refreshingly, painfully human. By the end, I found myself understanding her choices — even the ones that hurt. She chose herself, something women are rarely allowed to do without consequence, and her child held that against her. Yet viewing her not as a mother but as a person, her decisions make complete sense.
The second is the relationship between Oh Jung-se and Kang Mal-geum’s characters — a creative person and their spouse. There is something quietly beautiful about a partner who is willing to set their loved one free in service of their growth. What makes it even more moving is that their love endures — Kang Mal-geum’s character chooses Oh Jung-se’s not out of obligation, but through a genuine journey of progress and growth together.
The third is the friendship between Hwang Dong-man (Koo Kyo-hwan) and Oh Jung-se’s character, which made me reflect on how much level matters in a relationship. The same two people, saying the same words, can mean entirely different things depending on where each person stands in life. Even a lifelong friendship isn’t immune to that distance — and watching it play out here was both painful and profound.
We Are All Trying Here is the kind of show that lingers. It's a 9/10 from me & highly recommended.
An Absolute BANGER!!! I HAD CHILLS WHEN HIS BROTHER WAS HOLDING THAT ROPE OMG, it broke me into tears.
"I'm not a destructive person, Im not a monster"- watching him for the first time but WHAT A GOOD ACTOR HE IS. I guess this is why the show name is- "We are all trying here".
no for real, i've only ever really liked female artists/actresses but something about kim jae yeong as do raik…
The Man has 'everything' to be a real life idol. 😍 Anyways it is what it is & as far as the stanning part is concerned, it's very rare to see such artists who are so much honest with their craft & feelings both on-screen & off-screen. More than his acting skills, it's his personality & honesty that made me admire him.
Finally finished watching- It started off very strong, towards the middle it was normal & again towards the end it peaked. And what an acting & chemistry between the leads & those kiss scenes!! OMG it's very rare, you see such well done & passionate kissing scenes in Kdramas that literally make you feel the heat. They're on FIRE! ❤️🔥 Overall it's a great watch.
Anyways I have never thought even in my wildest dreams that one day I'll going stan a male artist. But as they say "Never say never" & when it's Kim Jaeyeong, you don't have any other options left. Now I am going to watch all his previous works starting from The Judge from Hell. It's literally a crime that how the Korean industry ignored his potential for years, I mean this man is gifted with VERSATILE ACTING SKILLS, an INSANE FACE CARD with PEAK MALE BEAUTY, GORGEOUS VOICE & a FABULOUS KISSER! 😍 I am glad he chose to do this project, despite the ratings & the controversies around this drama in SK, he nailed it completely. Now waiting for his future endeavours especially the one coming with Nam Jihyun. 🫣
What made the twist unforgettable wasn't just the plot, but Choi HeeJin 's devastating performance, I'm really impressed by the quality of her acting. All the actors did a fantabulous job.
I checked it out and am horrified. I lost respect for this actor if he wants to do stuff like that. Generally…
Lost respect for just doing his job!! I think you have seen him for the first time, I mean it's Kim Jaeyoung, all his previous works have so much depth & versatility to it. It's Not what you're thinking it's going to be. And the FL is Nam Jihyun another talented actress with such a classy works.
What stayed with me most were three relationships in particular.
The first is the mother-child dynamic. Mothers are so often expected to be perfect, but this character is refreshingly, painfully human. By the end, I found myself understanding her choices — even the ones that hurt. She chose herself, something women are rarely allowed to do without consequence, and her child held that against her. Yet viewing her not as a mother but as a person, her decisions make complete sense.
The second is the relationship between Oh Jung-se and Kang Mal-geum’s characters — a creative person and their spouse. There is something quietly beautiful about a partner who is willing to set their loved one free in service of their growth. What makes it even more moving is that their love endures — Kang Mal-geum’s character chooses Oh Jung-se’s not out of obligation, but through a genuine journey of progress and growth together.
The third is the friendship between Hwang Dong-man (Koo Kyo-hwan) and Oh Jung-se’s character, which made me reflect on how much level matters in a relationship. The same two people, saying the same words, can mean entirely different things depending on where each person stands in life. Even a lifelong friendship isn’t immune to that distance — and watching it play out here was both painful and profound.
We Are All Trying Here is the kind of show that lingers. It's a 9/10 from me & highly recommended.
I HAD CHILLS WHEN HIS BROTHER WAS HOLDING THAT ROPE OMG, it broke me into tears.
"I'm not a destructive person, Im not a monster"- watching him for the first time but WHAT A GOOD ACTOR HE IS. I guess this is why the show name is- "We are all trying here".
Anyways I have never thought even in my wildest dreams that one day I'll going stan a male artist. But as they say "Never say never" & when it's Kim Jaeyeong, you don't have any other options left. Now I am going to watch all his previous works starting from The Judge from Hell. It's literally a crime that how the Korean industry ignored his potential for years, I mean this man is gifted with VERSATILE ACTING SKILLS, an INSANE FACE CARD with PEAK MALE BEAUTY, GORGEOUS VOICE & a FABULOUS KISSER! 😍 I am glad he chose to do this project, despite the ratings & the controversies around this drama in SK, he nailed it completely. Now waiting for his future endeavours especially the one coming with Nam Jihyun. 🫣