We Tried and the story of those left behind
The protagonist Hwang Dong Man is an aspiring film director who, after two decades of trying, has yet to launch his first film. In a group of successful friends — all established names in the audiovisual industry — he sees himself as the only "failure."
This feeling, common to many Brazilians facing pressure for results, is portrayed with precision. According to data from the Ministry of Health, anxiety disorders already affect millions of people in the country.
The weight of unmet expectations
Modern society imposes milestones of success. When these objectives are not achieved, a sense of inadequacy emerges.
The erosion of constant comparison
The series shows how others' success can become an emotional trigger — something intensified by social media.
The fear of being forgotten
Dong Man doesn't just fear failure, but disappearing without leaving a mark.
We Tried and the producer who sees beyond appearances
The turning point comes when Dong Man meets Byun Eun Ah, played by Go Youn-jung.
Known as "The Axe," she destroys bad screenplays with cold criticism. But behind that, she hides deep traumas that manifest physically.
This detail aligns with World Health Organization studies on somatization — when emotional issues directly affect the body.
A screenplay signed by a specialist in human emotions
The series is written by Park Hae-young, known for intense and realistic works.
Here, she avoids common K-drama clichés and delves into deep internal conflicts, without romanticizing pain.
K-drama We Tried: cast and main characters
The cast brings together heavyweight names from the Korean industry:
Hwang Dong Man — Koo Kyo-hwan
A man consumed by the feeling of failure.
Byun Eun Ah — Go Youn-jung
A relentless producer who sees potential where no one else does.
Park Kyung Se — Oh Jung-se
A successful director who enters a crisis.
Go Hye Jin — Kang Mal-geum
A CEO trying to maintain the group's balance.
Hwang Jin Man — Park Hae-joon
A former poet who gave up on his own dreams.
Where to watch the K-drama
The series will air on JTBC and be distributed globally by Netflix.
In Brazil, episodes arrive weekly starting April 18, 2026.
Why this K-drama could impact Brazilian audiences?
Although set in South Korea, the story is extremely close to Brazilian reality.
Identification with real adult life
Imperfect and insecure characters make the narrative more human.
Discussion on mental health
Brazil faces an increase in cases of anxiety and depression — and the series contributes to this debate.
Criticism of success culture
The production questions the idea that personal worth depends on results.
Curiosities about the K-drama We Tried
Episodes with cinema-length duration
Each episode will be about 1 hour and 30 minutes long.
Psychological symptoms represented physically
Eun Ah's condition symbolizes the impact of emotions on the body.
Focus on internal conflict
The greatest villain in the story is the protagonist himself.
