As Netflix Korea’s 2026 slate shapes up to be one of its most packed yet, the year already seems to be dominated by back-to-back headlines, from massive comebacks to a steady wave of K-drama releases. With titles like Can This Love Be Translated and Boyfriend on Demand already setting the tone, the platform shows no signs of slowing down. And without taking a step back, Netflix is now gearing up to make headlines once again, this time bringing together two of South Korea’s most in-demand leads, Koo Kyo Hwan and Go Youn Jung, for its upcoming original We Are All Trying Here.

Here is everything you need to know about Go Youn Jung and Koo Kyo Hwan’s upcoming Netflix original K-drama.

Directed by Cha Young Hoon, known for Welcome to Samdal-ri, We Are All Trying Here is set to bring another emotionally charged space to Netflix’s K-drama lineup. The drama gains added weight with the coming together of Koo Kyo Hwan, often hailed as a late-bloomer who rose from indie cinema to global hits like D.P and Parasyte: The Grey, and Go Youn Jung, currently among the industry’s most in-demand leads, making this pairing one of the more notable collaborations in recent K-dramas.

With the curtain set to rise on this emotionally layered narrative, the drama is scheduled to release on April 18, 2026 on Netflix and JTBC.

 Written by Park Hae Young, known for My Mister, We Are All Trying Here is a 12-episode JTBC psychological drama, airing weekly on Saturdays and Sundays. With each episode running around 70 minutes, the series will continue through to its finale on May 24, 2026. However, the project also reflects a broader shift, with Netflix increasingly leaning into psychologically driven stories this year, adding to a growing slate that includes projects llike Time Out, starring Adam Sandler and Willem Dafoe.

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Expanding beyond its central pairing, We Are All Trying Here also brings in a compelling supporting cast that adds further depth to its emotional core.

Joining Koo Kyo Hwan and Go Youn Jung in We Are All Trying Here are several familiar faces from recent K-dramas. Oh Jung Se, known for projects like When Life Gives You Tangerines, will be seen playing Park Gyeong Se, while Kang Mal Geum, who has also appeared in Squid Game, The Silent Sea, and The Good Bad Mother, takes on the role of Ko Hye Jin. Completing the lineup is Park Hae Joon, recognised for works such as Arthdal Chronicles, Believer 2, and 20th Century Girl, who will be seen as Hwang Jin Man, adding further depth to the ensemble.

Meanwhile, at the heart of it all, We Are All Trying Here follows Hwang Dong Man, an aspiring director who has spent years watching others move ahead while he remains stuck, his growing frustration hidden behind a restless, almost desperate front. Opposite him stands Byeon Eun A, a sharp and unfiltered producer whose composure begins to crack under the weight of her own buried wounds. As their worlds slowly close in, the story leans into the quiet kind of pain, where nothing explodes, yet everything begins to fall apart.

And as Netflix brings together two of its most powerful current leads, Koo Kyo Hwan and Go Youn Jung, the upcoming original K-drama We Are All Trying Here promises a story that doesn’t just unfold, but quietly stays with you.

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