The final bows for the much-loved K-Drama “We Are All Trying Here” have taken place, leaving the international fandom in a passionate discussion that’s anything but quiet. While many celebrated the characters’ hard-earned successes, an “unpopular opinion” is gaining traction, sparking a fascinating debate over the series’ conclusion: Was the ending too neatly wrapped, or did it leave too many loose threads?
One fan candidly questioned the satisfaction of the finale, suggesting, “Perhaps my Liberation Notes may be better for you then? It’s from the same writer but the leads eventually learn to make peace with what they have in terms of relationships, jobs and motivations.” This highlights a desire for narratives that embrace life’s compromises rather than always culminating in grand victories.
Yet, this sentiment is met with strong counter-arguments. Many viewers felt the triumphant ending was well-deserved, particularly given the characters’ profound dedication. “I feel like the ending you may have wanted wouldn’t have worked for ‘We Are All Trying Here’ because of the time the characters have invested in their passion,” one fan pointed out. They added that the drama meticulously showed “Dongman’s script only succeeded after he took a step back and re-evaluated his work after Eun-a’s criticism,” making a less successful outcome feel “super unsatisfactory” and would have been an injustice to the narrative.
However, even those who appreciated the overall positive arc voiced a shared frustration over lingering questions. The community is buzzing with unresolved plot points: “Does the mother ever apologize? What happened with Knock Knock Knock? Does Euna get recognition for her writing? Does she reveal her pen name to the world (does her coworker get jealous of her writing)? Does Jin man reunite with his daughter? How does the tv show about the annoyance squad end up? Was it a flop or success?”
A common thread among these queries is the desire for full closure, especially for characters like Dongman, who spent “20 years of chasing the career he always dreamed of.” For many, seeing him “still not debuting” would have rendered the entire narrative “pointless.” The debate underscores a fundamental tension in storytelling: how much realism is too much for a fictional tale intended to inspire?
“At the end of the day this is still fiction. Yes it’s grounded and realistic but it’s still fiction, it’s a story,” a fan eloquently summarized, defending the need for character development and growth. Another added a personal touch, stating, “And even in real life, some people can get out of a bad situation and succeed. It’s not that far fetched of an idea. I kind of liked it though. I mean, sometimes it just kind of gives you hope.” This was echoed by a viewer who recalled their disappointment with Welcome to Waikiki 2’s less-than-successful ending, emphasizing a preference for narratives that offer hope.
Whether you yearned for a more bittersweet conclusion or cheered for every character’s ultimate success, one thing is clear: “We Are All Trying Here” has left an indelible mark on the K-Drama landscape, sparking a dialogue that continues to prove the power of a well-told story—even when not every single end is tied with a neat bow.
What Netizens Are Saying
- “Perhaps my liberation notes may be better for you then? It’s from the same writer but the leads eventually learn to make peace with what they have in terms of relationships, jobs and motivations. I feel like the ending you may have wanted wouldn’t have worked for we are all trying here because of the time the characters have invested in their passion. Even then, the drama made it clear that Dongman’s script only succeeded after he took a step back and re-evaluated his work after Eun-a’s criticism. So, it would have been super unsatisfactory if the drama didn’t wrap up well.”
- “I felt like there were some ends left to be tied up. Does the mother ever apologize? What happened with knock knock knock? Does Euna get recognition for her writing? Does she reveal her pen name to the world (does her coworker get jealous of her writing)? Does Jin man reunite with his daughter? How does the tv show about the annoyance squad end up? Was it a flop or success?”
- “I would hate to see Dong Man still not succeed. Bro hasn’t debuted in his 20 years of chasing the career he always dreamed of and if it ended with him still not debuting, then what would even be the point?”
- “At the end of the day this is still fiction. Yes it’s grounded and realistic but it’s still fiction, it’s a story. And if the whole narrative was to watch a guy be miserable at the beginning and end the same way, with no development and no growth, it wouldn’t been kinda pointless. And even in real life, some people can get out of a bad situation and succeed. It’s not that far fetched of an idea.”
- “I kind of liked it though. I mean, sometimes it just kind of gives you hope. For me, for example I was watching Welcome to Waikiki 2 and the ending wasnt that of success and it kind of hurt me because I really wanted them to succeed.”
