May 12, 2023
Renewed or Canceled?
We Are All Trying Here is fast becoming one of the most talked-about slice-of-life K-dramas of the year. The series, penned by the talented writer of My Liberation Notes, has garnered appreciation for its realistic storytelling, emotional depth, and engaging character development.
The first season continues to grow in the public eye with each passing week — and now many fans are asking the same question: Will there be a Season 2?
Here’s what we know so far.
What are we all trying here about?
The story is about a group of people working in the cut-throat film industry, each with his own ambitions, insecurities and personal problems.
The story centers on Hwang Dong-man, a young man who aspires to be a film director, but is still waiting for his big break while trying to remain true to his artistic vision.
He’s joined by a number of complex and fascinating characters, including Byeon Eun-a, a sharp and demanding producer with deep emotional issues she’s hiding, and Park Gyeong-se, a director trying to revive his career after painful professional setback.
As their lives intersect, relationships unravel, fears are exposed and each character is left with the hard task of facing truths about themselves and their future.
Is We Are All Trying Here Returning for Season 2?
As of May 12, 2026, JTBC has not yet officially renewed We Are All Trying Here for a second season.
No announcement of a cancellation has been made, but the future of the series remains unclear.
The show premiered with a decent 2.1% national rating and picked up steam as it progressed. Recent episodes have been pulling in about 3.8% across the board on a steady rise.
This upward trend is promising. It shows that the drama has been able to attract a loyal audience.
Will There Be a Season 2?
The ratings are promising, but Korean dramas are typically designed as single-season shows.
There have been exceptions in recent years with series like Taxi Driver, Hospital Playlist, Alchemy of Souls and Tale of the Nine Tailed, but second seasons are still quite rare.
Another big factor is the cast and production team. Follow-up seasons are hard to schedule because many of the actors and creatives involved are often committed to new projects shortly after a drama concludes.
Based on what’s happening in the industry, it doesn’t look like there’s going to be a second season right now.
What Could Season 2 Be Like?
There are no confirmed plot details for Season 2 yet.
If the series were to be renewed, it would probably explore the personal and professional lives of its core characters within the film industry, potentially with greater focus on the unresolved romantic and professional ambitions left hanging at the end of Season 1.
But it remains to be seen without official confirmation.
Conclusion
We Are All Trying Here has not been renewed, and given JTBC’s typical approach to K-dramas, the series will most likely remain a one-season story.
However, once the news of Season 2 is officially announced, this article will be updated with the latest information.
Do You Want Season 2 ?
Do you think We Are All Trying Here deserves a second season or was the first season a complete story?
Tell us what you think down in the comments.