SBS 'Try: We Become a Miracle' has transformed into a healing, well-made drama.
SBS's Friday-Saturday drama 'Try: We Become a Miracle' (written by Lim Jin-ah/director Jang Young-seok, hereafter 'Try') is a comedic coming-of-age sports drama about an unpredictable eccentric director Joo Ka-ram and the perennial underdog rugby team from Hanyang High School racing toward championship victory at the National Sports Festival. The 9th and 10th episodes saw a peak viewership rating of 7.4%, with the 2049 peak viewership rating of episode 9 rising to 2.96%, capturing attention. Additionally, according to the Good Data Corporation's FUNdex, it ranked 2nd in the SNS category in their TV drama topicality rankings for the third week of August (Aug. 18-Aug. 24), emerging as a drama garnering significant interest among the 2049 demographic. This leads to an exploration of why 'Try' has gained the support of the 2049 viewers.
First of all, the reason 'Try' is gaining popularity among the 2049 age group lies in its growth narrative that automatically evokes support. The journey of the perennial underdog Hanyang High School rugby team as they meet director Joo Ka-ram (played by Yoon Kyun-sang) and grow evokes a thrilling excitement and generates support from 2049 viewers.
Under the heartfelt guidance of the unconventional director Ka-ram, the Hanyang High School rugby team members Yoon Sung-jun (played by Kim Yo-han), Oh Young-gwang (played by Kim Yi-jun), So Myeong-woo (played by Lee Soo-chan), Do Hyeong-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) captured the hearts of 2049 viewers. In particular, in episode 2, Sung-jun's successful first try against Daesang High School, last year's National Sports Festival champion, under Ka-ram's strategy left a strong impression on viewers, while in episode 5, Young-gwang's choice of rugby over a civil service exam, prompted by Ka-ram's advice urging him to consider what he truly wants, offered a moving emotional experience. Additionally, Woong's successful tackle while overcoming trauma and Hyeong-sik's focus on competition without succumbing to the opposing team's provocation highlights the miraculous journey of the Hanyang High School rugby team, united as one, generating passionate support from viewers.
Meanwhile, the growth of leader Baek Ji (played by Lim Se-mi) is also resonating with viewers. Ji overcame the odds to protect ace shooter Seo Woo-jin (played by Park Jeong-yeon) and decided to return to school for Woo-jin's rehabilitation, awakening as a coach. The sight of Ji, who understands Woo-jin's desire to 'shoot,' returning to school for her students brought a deep emotional resonance.
Moreover, the diverse relationships within 'Try' have captivated the hearts of 2049 viewers. From the poignant romance between the 'legendary couple' Ka-ram and Ji, to the refreshing youth romance between the 'synergy couple' Sung-jun and Woo-jin, the 'teacher-student chemistry' between Ka-ram and Sung-jun, the relationship between Woo-jin and Woong formed via 'blueberry smoothies', and the friendship among the 'high school seniors' Sung-jun, Young-gwang, and Myeong-woo, as well as the team chemistry of the Hanyang High School rugby team, and the 'original Hanyang High School seniors' Ka-ram, Ji, Bang Heung-nam (played by Jeong Sun-won), Ma Seok-bong (played by Bae Myung-jin), and Yang Seung-hee (played by Lee Ji-min), all bring laughter at times and deep emotion at others, causing viewers among the 2049 demographic to become deeply absorbed.
The focus is now on the remaining two episodes of 'Try', which has captivated 2049 viewers with its growth narrative that automatically evokes support and its engaging relationships. At the end of episode 10, rugby team director Ka-ram confesses to having myasthenia gravis, foreshadowing turmoil for Hanyang High School and the rugby team. The question remains whether Ka-ram and the Hanyang High School rugby team can participate safely in the National Sports Festival and achieve the miracle of winning the 'National Sports Festival'.
Meanwhile, SBS 'Try: We Become a Miracle' airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 p.m.
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