The SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'The Winning Try' (written by Lim Jin-ah, directed by Jang Young-seok) is a comedic sports drama that follows the unpredictable journey of a quirky director, Joo Ga-ram, and the perennially last-place Hanyang High School rugby team as they sprint towards national championship glory. From a premiere episode high of 4.8% to a second episode peak of 6.3% (according to Nielsen Korea), the show has not only hit its highest ratings yet but also secured the second spot in Netflix's domestic TV series rankings as of the 28th, proving its hot topic status and popularity from the get-go.
In the last episode, Joo Ga-ram (played by Yoon Kye-sang) and the Hanyang High School rugby team achieved their first try, delivering a thrilling sense of catharsis. However, the epilogue hinted at a looming crisis with the decision of first-year ace Kang Tae-phoong (played by Jo Han-chul) to transfer schools, forecasting a shortage of team members. The focus is now on how Ga-ram and the rugby team will overcome this challenge.
Amidst this, 'The Winning Try' has released scenes of Ga-ram's strenuous efforts to recruit new members, drawing attention. In the revealed stills, Ga-ram is seen searching for something, dressed in a suit and sunglasses. His meaningful smile, barely concealing his madness, raises questions about where he might be heading to find new team members.
Additionally, another still capturing Ga-ram's passionate scouting efforts has sparked curiosity. What stands out is Ga-ram's polite smile, a departure from his usually sly demeanor. Following this, an unexpected twist shows Ga-ram getting entangled in an incident, flipping the mood. The fierce expression of a restaurant owner (played by Jung Ki-seop) heightens the tension, while Ga-ram, lying flat on the ground with his guard up, conveys his genuine dedication to saving the team.
As such, Ga-ram's relentless pursuit to recruit players, throwing himself into the task, has garnered interest. With Ga-ram having led Hanyang High School rugby team to their first try, anticipation is high for what ingenious strategy he will come up with next to save the team in 'The Winning Try'.
'The Winning Try' will air its third episode on August 1st (Friday) at 9:50 PM.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)