'Try: We Become Miracles' has begun a refreshing rush towards miracles with director Mak Nung-gwang and the perennial underdog rugby team, providing catharsis and starting a box office sensation.
SBS's Friday-Saturday drama 'Try: We Become Miracles' (written by Lim Jin-ah, directed by Jang Young-seok, hereafter 'Try') is a comic coming-of-age sports drama featuring the unpredictable eccentric director Joo Ga-ram and the perennial underdog rugby team of Hanyang Physical Education High School racing towards victory at the National Sports Festival. It has garnered anticipation even before its broadcast as a well-made sports drama from SBS, which has successfully produced hits like 'Stove League' and 'Racket Boys'.
In the first two episodes, the story unfolds humorously with the arrival of the eccentric director Joo Ga-ram (played by Yoon Kye-sang) at Hanyang Physical Education High School. In particular, the characters of the seven members of the rugby team, each with their own unique personality, were vividly portrayed, and the underdog narrative of these individuals, who began to work as one team and succeeded in their first 'try' against a strong team, provided a thrilling catharsis.
Moreover, after the broadcast of 'Try', viewers expressed feelings of exhilarating joy reminiscent of what they felt while watching 'Stove League', proving once again the strength of SBS as a powerhouse of sports dramas. The appearance of the eccentric director Joo Ga-ram, who led the perennial underdog rugby team to their first try, delivered an overwhelming emotional impact. Additionally, the youthful freshness and enthusiasm of the young characters, who are still clumsy but genuinely passionate about rugby, added to the charm, making viewers cheer for their pure love for rugby and their relentless challenges to overcome obstacles and succeed in their 'try'.
After the broadcast, various reactions poured in through social media and online communities, with comments like "Every episode is heartwarming", "'Try' is the youth version of 'Stove League'", "SBS sports dramas are recognized as a treasure", "I don't know how to not love the rugby team", "I've already become a rugby team mom", "I'll support until the day the rugby team wins and a banner is hung at Hanyang Physical Education High School", "The characters are alive", and more.
As a result, 'Try' kicked off its box office run with an unusual word of mouth and a rise in viewership ratings from the first week of its broadcast. The first episode recorded a peak rating of 4.8%, marking a fresh start, while the second episode achieved a peak rating of 6.3%, breaking its own record and showing an upward trend in ratings. (Based on Nielsen Korea)
Furthermore, as of the 28th, it climbed to second place in the domestic TV series rankings on the global OTT platform Netflix, raising expectations for it to overcome numerous obstacles and stand tall at the top. The drama 'Try', which has already captured the hearts of viewers from the start, is anticipated to deliver thrilling moments in the future.
Meanwhile, 'Try: We Become Miracles' airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 PM.
[Lee Da-kyum, Star Today Reporter]
