Two grown men. One restaurant. An endless supply of petty grudges. Episode 3 of We Are All Trying Here is shaping up to be exactly the chaotic, emotionally raw K-drama we didn’t know we needed — and at the heart of it all is a rivalry so relatable it almost hurts.
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What Is the Drama About?
K-drama fans are already buzzing about this one. We Are All Trying Here follows Hwang Dong Man (Koo Kyo Hwan), a struggling film director drowning in envy as his friends flourish around him. Think schadenfreude — the very human (and deeply uncomfortable) pleasure we take in others’ misfortune — packaged into a binge-worthy series.
We Are All Trying Here: The Spicy Rivalry Breakdown
| Episode | What Happened | The Nerve Struck |
|---|---|---|
| Ep 1 | Spicy food standoff at kimchi jjigae restaurant | Dong Man’s gleeful “you’ll end up like me” jab |
| Ep 2 | Kyung Se tries to cope after brutal film reviews | Bombarded by Dong Man’s gleeful group chat messages |
| Ep 3 | Rematch at the same restaurant | Kyung Se fires back with a stinging truth bomb |
Why This Show Feels So Real
Koo Kyo Hwan’s Dong Man isn’t a villain. He’s just painfully, embarrassingly human — the guy who quietly cheers when someone else trips, then feels awful about it. Oh Jung Se’s Park Kyung Se, meanwhile, is someone desperately trying not to become that same bitter person. That internal tug-of-war is what makes this drama hit different.
As the production team put it, this war of nerves between two acting powerhouses “truly takes the cake.” If you love K-dramas that blend dark comedy with emotional gut-punches, check out our list of must-watch K-dramas for more picks like this one.
Quick Watch Details Drama
We Are All Trying Here Episode 3 Airs
April 25, 2026 · 10:40 PM KST
Cast Koo Kyo Hwan, Oh Jung Se
Where to Watch Viki
FAQs
What is We Are All Trying Here about?
It’s a K-drama about a struggling filmmaker consumed by envy of his successful friends, starring Koo Kyo Hwan and Oh Jung Se in a brilliantly petty rivalry.
Where can I watch We Are All Trying Here online?
You can stream it on Viki, with new episodes airing on Fridays and Saturdays at 10:40 PM KST.
