The new weekend drama 'Fighting Against One's Worthlessness' (abbreviated as 'FAOW') will premiere on JTBC on the 18th. The show follows the journey of a person struggling with jealousy and frustration among successful friends, seeking peace. The poster, released on the 7th, captures the unique perspective of Byun Eun-ah (played by Go Youn-jung), a planning PD at Choi Film.
Byun Eun-ah is known in the industry as the 'Axe PD' for her sharp script review skills. However, she hides her inner battle with trauma. When faced with emotional overload or extreme stress, she exhibits physical symptoms, notably nosebleeds. This red nosebleed signals a warning for Byun Eun-ah. At the end of her gaze is Hwang Dong-man (played by Koo Kyo-hwan), who has been dreaming of debuting as a film director for 20 years.
Hwang Dong-man, when faced with anxiety and inferiority, hides it by incessantly talking. While those around him find it unbearable noise or fatigue, Byun Eun-ah sees it differently. She discovers the freedom of a 'person with a thousand open doors' in what others call his eccentric behavior. Through Hwang Dong-man's world, Byun Eun-ah begins to feel liberated from her own anxieties.
For Byun Eun-ah, Hwang Dong-man is not someone to avoid but rather a sanctuary that blocks out the noise of the world and offers tranquility. While others avoid him, she says, "I want to experience it. Hwang Dong-man," seeing him with a special perspective. Anticipation builds to see how Byun Eun-ah, who has been fighting her anxieties alone, will change as she embraces Hwang Dong-man's world.
The production team stated, "As you can feel from just a single poster image, actress Go Youn-jung has the power to convey the character's rich narrative through her eyes and expressions alone. This is why her chemistry with Koo Kyo-hwan can form a solid ensemble." They added, "Watch how Byun Eun-ah and Hwang Dong-man light up each other's anxious lives with green lights and witness that valuable process together."
'FAOW' premieres on the 18th at 10:40 PM.
Reporter Se-yoon Jung, TenAsia yoon@tenasia.co.kr