SBS's new Friday-Saturday drama "Try: We Become Miracles" director Jang Young-seok revealed the casting story of Yoon Kyun-sang.
Set to air its first episode on the 25th, SBS's new Friday-Saturday drama "Try: We Become Miracles" (written by Lim Jin-ah and directed by Jang Young-seok, hereinafter referred to as "Try") is a comedic coming-of-age sports drama where the unexpected quirky director Joo Garam and the perennial bottom-dwelling rugby team of Hanyang High School race toward victory at the National Sports Festival. The drama is co-directed by Jang Young-seok, who co-directed the drama "Taxi Driver 2," and writer Lim Jin-ah, who was awarded the top prize at the SBS Cultural Foundation script competition, bringing together a cast of actors like Yoon Kyun-sang (as Joo Garam), Lim Se-mi (as Bae Yi-ji), and Kim Yo-han (as Yoon Seong-jun), all known for their strong acting skills and healthy energy.
In this regard, director Jang Young-seok, who directed "Try," focused attention by previewing the attraction points of the rugby team. He noted that the reason he decided to direct "Try" was, "The script was good. It was already a validated script due to winning a competition, and I was attracted to the fact that it was a story about a bright and healthy subject."
Furthermore, director Jang Young-seok shared that the most important directing point was, "I had to ensure that even viewers who do not know rugby could watch the drama comfortably," saying, "Rather than explaining the rules of rugby in detail, I focused on intuitively conveying the charm of rugby," which heightened expectations for dynamic visuals that capture the charm of rugby.
Meanwhile, director Jang Young-seok expressed his thoughts on the anticipation surrounding "Try" as a work that is expected to follow the success lineage of SBS’s sports growth dramas such as "Stove League" and "Racket Boys." He remarked, "Every drama contains a narrative of character growth, big or small. However, I believe the difference lies in how that growth process is presented," adding, "Rather than being bound by the pressure of continuing the legacy of excellent works, I thought it was important to convey the unique story of 'Try.' I believed that naturally differentiating aspects would emerge in doing so."
In particular, director Jang Young-seok expressed deep affection for the cast of "Try," including actors Yoon Kyun-sang, Lim Se-mi, and Kim Yo-han. Regarding Yoon Kyun-sang as "Joo Garam," he shared, "When I first saw the character 'Joo Garam' in the script, it was hard to think of anyone else," adding, "Joo Garam is a very difficult and complex character, sometimes playful, while at other times needing to create a serious atmosphere and showing the true master-like aspect in front of the rugby team. Many facets of Joo Garam flashed through my mind, overlapping with the roles that senior Yoon Kyun-sang has played over the years," revealing the backstory of why he couldn't help but cast Yoon Kyun-sang.
He cited the 'acting ability to persuade the public' as the reason for casting Lim Se-mi as "Bae Yi-ji." Director Jang Young-seok stated, "The growth narrative of 'Try' is a kind of boy's comic, and if Joo Garam and the rugby team are the characters in the story, then 'Bae Yi-ji' serves to draw the audience closer to reality. I wanted an actor with the appeal to persuade the public, and Lim Se-mi delivered above my expectations," praising her performance.
In addition, unlike 'Bae Yi-ji,' it was revealed that Kim Yo-han played 'Yoon Seong-jun,' who completes the work as a boy's comic. Director Jang Young-seok said, "(Kim Yo-han) stood out visually as if he popped out of a comic. From the meeting onward, he showed a strong passion for acting, which continued on set. There was joy in watching him grow throughout the filming period," raising expectations for the perfect synergy the three actors will create.
Alongside this, director Jang Young-seok focused attention on the casting of the character of the Hanyang High School teacher, stating it was the casting he had the most struggle with. He mentioned, "Of course, I was most concerned about every role, but particularly I spent a lot of time figuring out the casting for the villain lineup. They had to create a strong sense of tension in conflict, while also showing comedic elements for the overall atmosphere of the drama," explaining, "So, I leaned heavily on the actors. Senior Kim Min-sang as the teacher role, Senior Lee Seong-wook as Nak-kyun, and Senior Jeong Soon-won as Heung-nam all handled the difficult tasks very well," expressing gratitude.
Among them, director Jang Young-seok expressed confidence in the comedic character play showcased in the teaser, increasing interest. He stated, "Since the actors were friendly with each other, the chemistry was really good, and it became a set where there were naturally many ad-libs. Even though the scenes were short on the script, when they exchanged lines vigorously, it often turned into a long scene. Because I like the natural laughter, we often kept the NG cuts during editing," raising expectations for the delightful chemistry in 'Try.'
For the most memorable scene, director Jang Young-seok chose the ending of episode 2, stating, "There is a scene depicting Joo Garam's first match with the rugby team, and thanks to the actors, the emotion of the game was captured well in the video. I believe the difficulty of shooting rugby game scenes allowed the actors to immerse themselves even more," sparking curiosity about how their narratives will unfold.
Finally, director Jang Young-seok said, "There is an emotion presented by characters growing little by little in each episode. I hope viewers do not miss that emotion and join us," heightening expectations for the official broadcast of 'Try.'
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