We Are All Trying Here: Go Youn Jung’s Emotional Poster Reveals JTBC’s Most Anticipated Drama
The upcoming JTBC weekend drama We Are All Trying Here has unveiled its first character poster featuring Go Youn Jung, sparking excitement ahead of its premiere on April 18. The series, already being hailed as one of the most anticipated dramas of the first half of the year, explores the fragile human struggle against feelings of worthlessness, jealousy, and inner turmoil.
The newly released poster captures Go Youn Jung as Byun Eun‑ah, a sharp‑witted production director known in the industry as “Axe PD” for her incisive script reviews. Beneath her professional reputation, however, lies a hidden battle with trauma and anxiety.
When overwhelmed by emotional overload or extreme stress, Eun‑ah experiences physical symptoms, most notably nosebleeds, which serve as a red warning signal of her inner conflict. This striking visual detail in the poster underscores the fragility of her character and sets the tone for the drama’s exploration of vulnerability.
At the center of Eun‑ah’s gaze is Hwang Dong‑man, played by Koo Kyo‑hwan, a man who has spent twenty years chasing his dream of becoming a film director. Dong‑man masks his insecurity and inferiority with endless chatter, which others dismiss as noise or eccentricity.
Yet Eun‑ah perceives something different—she sees freedom in his unconventional behavior, describing him as “a person with a thousand doors open.” Through Dong‑man’s world, Eun‑ah begins to feel liberation from the anxieties that have long suppressed her.
For Eun‑ah, Dong‑man is not someone to avoid but rather a sanctuary, a rare presence who shields her from the chaos of the world and offers her a sense of peace. While others recoil from his quirks, she chooses to embrace them, saying, “I want to experience Dong‑man.” This decision marks the beginning of a transformative journey, as both characters confront their deficiencies and attempt to turn their red warning signals into green lights of healing and growth.
The production team praised Go Youn Jung’s ability to embody Eun‑ah’s layered emotions, noting that her expressive eyes and subtle facial gestures alone convey the character’s complex narrative. They emphasized that her synergy with Koo Kyo‑hwan strengthens the ensemble, promising a drama that will resonate deeply with audiences. The team encouraged viewers to witness how Eun‑ah and Dong‑man’s unlikely bond illuminates the path toward self‑acceptance and emotional renewal.
We Are All Trying Here premieres on April 18 at 10:40 PM KST on JTBC, offering a poignant exploration of human fragility, resilience, and the search for peace amidst chaos. With Go Youn Jung at the heart of the story, the drama is poised to become one of the standout releases of the year, blending raw emotion with thought‑provoking storytelling.
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