Premiering this Friday, the new 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 and eccentric coach Joo Ga-ram and the perennial underdog Hanyang High School rugby team as they sprint towards national championship glory. The drama, co-directed by Jang Young-seok of 'Taxi Driver 2' fame and penned by Lim Jin-ah, a winner of the SBS Cultural Foundation's script contest, boasts a cast that combines solid acting skills with vibrant energy, including Yoon Kye-sang (as Joo Ga-ram), Lim Se-mi (as Bae Yi-ji), and Kim Yo-han (as Yoon Sung-jun), raising expectations.
On the 24th, 'The Winning Try' released stills of Joo Ga-ram (played by Yoon Kye-sang) encountering a crisis as soon as he arrives at work. The stills show Joo Ga-ram, sharply dressed in a suit, making his entrance into the staff room. His impeccably tailored suit, signaling his first day, brings a smile, while his confident grin reveals he's the perfect man for the job as Hanyang High School's rugby coach. His relaxed demeanor and unique aura, reminiscent of a rugby idol star, are captivating.
In contrast to Joo Ga-ram's relaxed expression, the shocked faces of Hanyang High School's vice principal Seong Jong-man (played by Kim Min-sang) and the shooting team coach Jeon Nak-gyun (played by Lee Sung-wook) catch the eye. They are part of a faction pushing to disband the rugby team, unhappy about the new coach joining the perennially last-place team. Vice Principal Seong Jong-man, a candidate for the next principal and a power player at Hanyang High, seems displeased with Joo Ga-ram's sudden appearance, casting a stern look at Principal Kang Jung-hyo (played by Gil Hae-yeon), adding tension.
The production team of 'The Winning Try' shared, "In the first episode airing this Friday, the new coach Joo Ga-ram immediately goes head-to-head with the school's power player, Vice Principal Seong Jong-man." They added, "How Coach Joo Ga-ram will shatter the schemes of those pushing to disband the rugby team and bring a wave of change to Hanyang High School is something to look forward to. We ask for your interest in Joo Ga-ram's refreshing actions that will stir up the school."
Filling this summer with the passionate energy of youth, 'The Winning Try' will premiere this Friday at 9:50 PM.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)