SBS 'Try: We become a miracle' has once again set its own ratings record with a heartwarming one-team narrative, continuing the miracle of rising ratings.
The SBS weekend drama 'Try: We become a miracle' (written by Im Jin-a, directed by Jang Young-seok, hereinafter 'Try') is a comedy growth sports drama about the unpredictable quirky director Joo Ga-ram and the perennial underdog Hangyang High School rugby team racing toward victory at the National Sports Festival. The viewership for the 8th episode soared to a peak of 8.8%, with 7.3% in the metropolitan area and 6.8% nationwide, showing a miraculous upward trend as it sets a new record again. Furthermore, the one-team growth narrative of the Hangyang High School rugby team, which evokes passionate support with every episode, is being branded by viewers as 'a youth version of Stove League.'
The growth narrative of the Hangyang High School rugby team awakening as a 'one team' touches the hearts of viewers and triggers deep immersion. The 2nd episode's ending scene, in which captain Yoon Seong-jun (played by Kim Yo-han), who initially rejected new coach Joo Ga-ram (played by Yoon Kye-sang), successfully makes the first try in a practice match against Daesang High School and imitates Joo Ga-ram's celebration, and the 5th episode where the rugby team shows trust toward each other with their hands together saying, "Let's become a miracle," and the tearful tackle training scene where Joo Ga-ram and the rugby team unite to overcome Moon Woong's (played by Kim Dan) trauma in the 8th episode shook the hearts of the viewers. As a result, responses of deep immersion have flooded online communities and social media, including "My kids will win," "Hangyang! Hangyang!", "Our victory must be in the air," "It is indeed a youth version of Stove League," "Seeing my kids create strategies and achieving results brings tears," and "Who wants to go with me to submit the rugby team membership application?"
The 'one team growth narrative' that attracts viewers leads to the 'Try' team's one-team chemistry, generating support. The director's production, the actors' passionate performances, and the characters crafted by the writer create a perfect trinity that vividly portrays the 'one team growth narrative.'
Yoon Kye-sang, the 'hexagonal actor', brings the quirky charm, sincerity about rugby, and affection for the children to life, elevating the immersion to new heights. Additionally, the Hangyang High School rugby team members, including Kim Yo-han, Kim Yi-jun (playing Oh Yeong-gwang), Lee Soo-chan (playing So Myeong-woo), Yoon Jae-chan (playing Do Hyeong-sik), Hwang Seong-bin (playing Kim Ju-yang), Woo Min-kyu (playing Pyo Seon-ho), and Kim Dan, train together and develop teamwork, radiating one-team chemistry within the production. Particularly, their heart-pounding scenes as they sprint across the field, pass to teammates beside or behind them, and collide with each other to succeed in a 'try' bring the intense thrill of rugby to the viewers.
The directing that dramatically captures the actors' performances is also receiving praise from viewers. The refreshing feel fitting for the summer season and the wide-open visuals that cool the eyes have captivated the viewers, while the cartoonish, comedic characters and storyline add to the delight as if watching a comic book. Most importantly, while directing rugby match scenes, the dynamic capture of key points that convey the flow of the game allows even those unfamiliar with rugby to appreciate its charm and become engrossed in the match.
Thus, 'Try' demonstrates the power of 'one team' in viewership, with the performances of actors including Yoon Kye-sang, the direction of Jang Young-seok, and the characters created by Im Jin-a coming together. The consistent upward trend of 'Try', which creates miraculous viewership statistics each episode, is drawing attention.
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