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Koo Kyo Hwan Struggles To Find His Place In The World In “We Are All Trying Here”
JTBC’s upcoming weekend drama “We Are All Trying Here” has unveiled its first stills of Koo Kyo Hwan! “We Are All Trying Here” tells the story of Hwang Dong Man (Koo Kyo Hwan), who, surrounded by successful friends, believes he is the only one whose life isn’t working out. Consumed by anguish, envy, and jealousy, he sets out on a journey in search of peace. Hwang Dong Man is a man who talks nonstop in an attempt to erase the anxiety that fills him. Even when he appears annoyingly jealous of his successful friends, his behavior is less about malice and more like a desperate struggle to break the silence and prove that he exists. Afraid that quiet moments might expose his own sense of worthlessness—or that he might be forgotten by the world—Hwang Dong Man constantly fills the air with chatter to feel at ease. In the end, his long-winded monologues are not driven by ill intent, but rather serve as a transparent signal of survival—his way of shouting to the world, “I’m still here.” His frantic efforts to push back against his anxiety will serve as a key point of interest in the character. Although flawed, Hwang Dong Man possesses a charm that makes him difficult to hate. Every moment, he wrestles with his feelings of inadequacy. Behind his carefree and cheerful exterior, however, lies a deeply wounded side. Hwang Dong Man is also a “romantic eccentric” who refuses to bow to the world’s gaze and instead writes his own story. His strange habits—such as trying to catch falling leaves or climbing a neighborhood hill just to shout his own name—are, in fact, acts of resistance against sinking into the swamp of worthlessness. In other words, they are a form of romantic defiance. He stubbornly insists on wearing a leather coat belonging to a World War II veteran every day. Even though the weight of reality exhausts him after just 10 minutes, he ultimately lifts the coat’s collar with determination. In that sense, Hwang Dong Man is the very embodiment of a romantic eccentric striving to prove his own worth. The character represents a universal self that many modern people have experienced at least once, while also acting as a persona that reveals the honest inner feelings we often try to hide. “We Are All Trying Here” is set to premiere in April.
Actor Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for actors! The rankings were determined through a data analysis of the media coverage, participation, interaction, and community indexes of 100 actors who appeared in dramas, movies, or OTT content released between January 26 and February 26. The stars of the hit film “The King’s Warden” swept the top spots on this month’s list. Yoo Hae Jin took first place with a brand reputation index of 7,088,037, while Park Ji Hoon came in second with a score of 5,543,235. Park Shin Hye ranked third with a brand reputation index of 5,116,888, and Lee Sung Min followed in fourth place with a score of 4,565,267. Finally, Go Youn Jung rounded out the top five with a brand reputation index of 4,472,827. Yoo Hae Jin Park Ji Hoon Park Shin Hye Lee Sung Min Go Youn Jung Ha Jung Woo Koo Kyo Hwan Park Jeong Min Moon Sang Min Mun Ka Young Jin Se Yeon Lee Yi Dam Lee Joo Bin Kim Go Eun Lomon Yoo Ji Tae Cho Han Gyul Ahn Bo Hyun Won Ji An Nam Ji Hyun Ji Sung Park Shi Hoo Lee Jun Hyuk Hyun Bin Lee Je Hoon Zo In Sung Ha Yun Kyung Kim Ji Young Kim Hye Soo Lee Byung Hun Top Left Photo Credit: Xportsnews
Jun So Min And Kim Doyeon Are All Smiles In First Poster For New Film "18 Youth"
Upcoming film “18 Youth” has shared a poster featuring Jun So Min and Kim Doyeon! On March 4, production company 26 Company announced that “18 Youth” will be released on March 25 and also unveiled a poster offering a glimpse of the teacher-student chemistry between Jun So Min and Kim Doyeon. Based on a novel, “18 Youth” is a film depicting the meeting of Hee Joo (Jun So Min), a high school teacher who is popular amongst students for her unconventional educational perspective but scorned by fellow teachers, and Soon Jung (Kim Doyeon), an 18-year-old high school student who finds her eccentric homeroom teacher annoying. WJSN’s Chu So Jung (Exy) takes on the role of Kyung Hee, a top student in Hee Joo’s class who always ranks No. 1. The newly released main poster captures Hee Joo and Soon Jung standing side by side, basking in the sunlight. Their relaxed smiles as they look at each other hint at a special bond formed at the crossroads of youth—a time when one often feels like running away. The caption, “I met a teacher who teaches possibilities instead of just the right answers,” hints at the change their relationship will bring, heightening anticipation. The film portrays the radiant moments shared between Hee Joo, a teacher who reaches out to her students’ hearts first, and Soon Jung, a high schooler who finds such a teacher unfamiliar and annoying, as they come to understand each other’s sincerity. Soon Jung harbors a clumsy yet heartfelt dream of leaving for Africa after graduation, and Hee Joo becomes a new milestone in her life. Their story is expected to deliver both heartfelt emotion and comforting warmth to viewers. “18 Youth” will hit theaters on March 25. While waiting, watch Jun So Min in “2037”:
Kim Seon Ho And Lee Ki Taek Join Kim Hee Ae And Cha Seung Won In New Bakery Variety Show
Kim Seon Ho and Lee Ki Taek are officially joining Coupang Play’s upcoming variety show “Bonjour Bakery” (literal title)! On March 4, Kim Seon Ho’s agency Fantagio confirmed, “Kim Seon Ho will be appearing on ‘Bonjour Bakery.’” Lee Ki Taek’s agency KeyEast also shared, “Lee Ki Taek will be joining the program.” “Bonjour Bakery” is a heartwarming healing variety show set in a rural village, centered around a senior French dessert café that crafts pastries using Korean local specialties. The program was previously unveiled as part of Coupang Play’s 2026 content lineup, with Kim Hee Ae and Cha Seung Won confirmed as cast members. Ahead of filming, the cast members have reportedly been preparing for filming by learning baking and barista skills in between their busy schedules. Notably, Cha Seung Won and Kim Seon Ho previously worked together on the Disney+ series “The Tyrant,” raising anticipation for what kind of chemistry they will showcase this time in a variety show setting. Meanwhile, Lee Ki Taek is currently starring in JTBC’s weekend drama “The Practical Guide to Love.” “Bonjour Bakery” is slated to premiere in May. Stay tuned!
Koo Kyo Hwan Struggles To Fight His Own Worthlessness In First Poster For New Drama "We Are All Trying Here"
Koo Kyo Hwan and Go Youn Jung’s upcoming drama “We Are All Trying Here” is gearing up to premiere next month! JTBC’s “We Are All Trying Here” follows the story of a person who, surrounded by successful friends, thinks they are the only one whose life will not work out—driven mad by anguish, envy, and jealousy—as they search for peace. The drama will mark the return of writer Park Hae Young, who received much love for dramas such as “My Mister” and “My Liberation Notes.” Furthermore, the star-studded cast lineup includes Koo Kyo Hwan, Go Youn Jung, Oh Jung Se, Kang Mal Geum, Park Hae Joon, and more. Ahead of the premiere, “We Are All Trying Here” unveiled a title poster depicting Hwang Dong Man (Koo Kyo Hwan), whose life is the only one that hasn’t worked out. Preparing to debut as a director for 20 years, his inferiority complex has grown after being surrounded by successful friends in the film industry. In order to hide the worthlessness he feels, he masks his ever-present anxiety with nonstop rambling and bluster. In the poster, Hwang Dong Man hunches over, sitting alone, but his headspace conveys a completely different story. Although he seems to be spending time listlessly and meaninglessly, he is actually taking on a fierce battle to win against worthlessness every minute of every day. This is shown through the large shadow drawn behind Hwang Dong Man, which throws a punch at an invisible force. The production team shared, “The title poster portrays the inner darkness that makes one feels worthless through the visual device of a shadow. Although Dong Man appears to have given up on the outside, there are actually numerous fights continuing within him. We hope that his cry rising from rock bottom becomes a passionate message of support for everyone fighting against their own sense of worthlessness.” “We Are All Trying Here” is set to premiere in April.
Kim Hye Yoon, Lee Jong Won, And More Trapped In Endless Loop Of Fear In New Horror Film “Whispering Water”
The film “Whispering Water” has unveiled new stills featuring its cast! “Whispering Water” is a horror film about a production crew sent to a reservoir named Salmokji to reshoot road-view footage after an unidentified figure was spotted in their initial footage. There, they encounter a mysterious presence lurking in the dark, deep water. The newly released stills show the tense reactions of the characters facing the terror of Salmokji. The stills show Su In (Kim Hye Yoon) and the film crew as they head to Salmokji to reshoot a road view that had captured something unusual. In the road view shot by Kyung Tae (Kim Young Sung), a suspicious figure appears. In another still, after losing contact for a while, Kyo Sik (Kim Jun Han) suddenly reappears in Salmokji with an unsettling presence, deepening the mystery. In more stills, as night falls over Salmokji, Su In looks confused after receiving a phone call revealing a shocking truth, leaving viewers to wonder what she has just discovered. Kyung Joon (Oh Dong Min) and Sung Bin (Yoon Jae Chan) are in a daze while gripping flashlights, while Se Jeong (Jang Da A) is staring at a motion detector that can capture ghosts and freezes in fear. What may be hiding in the darkness? Meanwhile, Ki Tae (Lee Jong Won), who arrives at Salmokji after the others, gets lost and ends up at an old woman’s house, where he learns the secrets surrounding Salmokji. Questions mount about whether he can escape safely with Su In and the rest of the group. The more the crew tries to leave Salmokji, the more they seem to circle the same area, and, as if possessed, they are drawn toward the water. Eventually, Su In and Ki Tae collapse to the ground, overwhelmed with shock, hinting that the horror they faced went beyond their imagination. “Whispering Water” is scheduled to hit theaters on April 8.