SBS 'Try: We Become a Miracle' identified three driving forces behind the word-of-mouth success that is leading to rising viewership each week.
SBS's Friday-Saturday drama 'Try: We Become a Miracle' (written by Lim Jin-a/director Jang Young-seok, hereinafter 'Try') is a comic coming-of-age sports drama featuring the unpredictable eccentric director Joo Ga-ram and the perennial underdogs of Hanyang High School's rugby club racing towards victory at the National Sports Festival.
In this context, 'Try' has been breaking its own highest viewership ratings every week, continuing its hot streak. Previously, 'Try' started with a peak rating of 4.8% for its first broadcast and has drawn a miraculous box office curve through steady viewership increases. Notably, the recently aired sixth episode soared to a peak rating of 8.3%, achieving explosive growth of nearly double in just three weeks, marking the success of word-of-mouth for 'Try'. Additionally, as of the 11th, it ranked 3rd in the domestic TV series rankings on the global OTT platform Netflix and entered the TOP 10 TV series in 12 countries overseas, including Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia, solidifying its status as a sensational work capturing both public attention and box office success. Here, we take a look at three driving forces behind 'Try's rising momentum.
# Viewer-captivating 'hexagonal character' Joo Ga-ram
First and foremost, the character of Joo Ga-ram (played by Yoon Kyun-sang), who perfectly exemplifies a hexagonal character, draws attention. In the drama, Ga-ram, an inspiring mentor and life teacher, cherishes the pure hearts of the children who love rugby, using his painful retirement experience as a stepping stone. He provides moving moments and evokes laughter with his sometimes humorous demeanor, as well as shaking the hearts of viewers with his romantic tension with his ex-girlfriend Bae Ji (played by Lim Se-mi).
In particular, in the sixth episode, Ga-ram exploded in anger after hearing about an injured player while joking and later apologized to the children for his outburst. His genuine wish for them not to become like him and his ability to admit mistakes painted a picture of an adult, leaving a strong impression on the viewers.
Above all, Yoon Kyun-sang's seamless performance perfectly brings out the fun of the hexagonal character. Yoon Kyun-sang presents an inspiring image of a good adult while swinging between comic acting and romantic tension, showcasing the pinnacle of his versatile acting and firmly capturing the hearts of the viewers.
# 'Automatically induces cheers' Hanyang High School rugby club's growth narrative
The dazzling narrative of Hanyang High School students, who automatically induce cheers, cannot be overlooked. In the drama, the rugby club members Yoon Seong-jun (played by Kim Yo-han), Oh Yeong-gwang (played by Kim I-jun), So Myung-woo (played by Lee Soo-chan), Do Hyung-sik (played by Yoon Jae-chan), Kim Joo-yang (played by Hwang Seong-bin), Pyo Seon-ho (played by Woo Min-kyu), and Moon Woong (played by Kim Dan) are creating their own paths through fierce struggles amid their love for rugby and reality. The rugby club learns from Ga-ram what teamwork means and how to become both good players and good teammates, inspiring endless support and cheers from the viewers.
In particular, in the second episode, they achieved a thrilling rebellion by successfully scoring their first 'try' against a school that had been the perennial last place, bringing forth strong emotions. The rugby club's story supplies an ultimate immersive experience of excitement, thrill, and overwhelming emotion, inducing infinite support from the audience.
# 'This is a relationship hotspot' Diverse chemistry
Above all, the diverse relationships within 'Try', including the mentor-mentee bond between the director and the rugby club, and the former lovers with a 10-year romantic history, have received significant love. Among them, the chemistry between Ga-ram and the rugby club, which transformed from antagonistic relationships to a strong mentor-mentee bond, stands out as the most popular. The rugby club, which had initially rejected Ga-ram due to a scandal stemming from his disgraceful retirement, warms the viewers' hearts as they redevelop into a true team after meeting him. Additionally, the touching narrative between Ga-ram and his ex-girlfriend Lee Ji, who rekindle romance after a 3-year breakup, and the relationship between principal Kang Jeong-hyo (played by Gil Hae-yeon) and Ga-ram, as well as the innocent chemistry between Seong-jun and the shooting club's Seo Woo-jin (played by Park Jeong-yeon), and the strange rivalry between the rugby club captain Seong-jun and the rising star Woong enrich the multi-dimensional narrative of 'Try' and breathe life into the story.
In this way, 'Try' has emerged as a hot topic this summer, based on its hexagonal characters, cheer-inducing growth narrative, and rich relationships, and continues its consistent rise. In the sixth episode, Lee Ji discovered Ga-ram's 'severe myasthenia gravis' condition, signaling a red flag in his coaching career. Now, it remains to be seen whether the Hanyang High School rugby club can successfully complete their first match alongside Ga-ram ahead of the presidential cup.
SBS 'Try: We Become a Miracle' will air its seventh episode on the night of the 15th (Friday) at 9:50 p.m.
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