
Premiering this Friday, the 25th, 'The Winning Try' (written by Lim Jin-ah, directed by Jang Young-seok) is an unpredictable comedy and growth sports drama about an eccentric director, Joo Ga-ram, and the perennially last-place Han Yang High School rugby team as they sprint towards national championship glory.
The drama sees director Jang Young-seok, who co-directed 'Taxi Driver 2', team up with Lim Jin-ah, whose script won the top prize at the SBS Cultural Foundation's script contest.
The cast includes Yoon Kye-sang (as Joo Ga-ram), Lim Se-mi (as Bae Yi-ji), and Kim Yohan (as Yoon Sung-jun), whose solid acting skills and vibrant energy have garnered much anticipation.
Among them, Yoon Kye-sang's return to an SBS drama after 18 years has raised expectations.
From his role as the ruthless villain 'Jang Chen' in the movie 'The Outlaws', to the diligent motel owner 'Gu Sang-jun' in 'The Frog', and the clumsy kidnapper 'Kim Myung-jun' in the drama 'The Kidnapping Day', Yoon has left a strong impression on the audience with his versatile charm across various genres.
In 'The Winning Try', Yoon will showcase a character that combines comedy, charisma, and emotion, encapsulating his multifaceted appeal.
Yoon's character, Joo Ga-ram, is a former rugby idol star who disappeared from the public eye at the peak of his fame, only to return three years later as the new coach of the struggling Han Yang High School rugby team.
Yoon is expected to perfectly embody the character's quirky charm, effortlessly countering the schemes of Vice Principal Seong Jong-man (played by Kim Min-sang) who aims to disband the underperforming rugby team.
His unique way of speaking and antics are set to be a powerful source of laughter.
Moreover, the drama promises a rich array of chemistry, from the team's growth and unity, a dopamine-fueled reunion romance with his ex-girlfriend Bae I-ji (played by Lim Se-mi), a heartwarming mentor-mentee relationship with his former teacher Kang Jung-hyo (played by Gil Hae-yeon), to a confrontational dynamic with the vice principal's faction.
Yoon's return as the MVP of chemistry is highly anticipated.
With Yoon Kye-sang's multifaceted charm as Joo Ga-ram, expectations are soaring for his performance.
This summer, 'The Winning Try' is set to fill the air with the fiery energy of youth, following 'Our Movie' on SBS, premiering on the 25th (Friday) at 9:50 PM.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)