SBS Drama 'Try' Scores Big with First Rugby Triumph

The SBS weekend drama 'Try' has captured audiences with its thrilling depiction of a rugby team's first dramatic try. In the episode aired on the 26th, the new coach, Joo Ga-ram (played by Yoon Kye-sang), and the seven members of the rugby team faced their first match. The episode showcased the evolving relationship between Ga-ram and the team captain, Yoon Sung-joon (played by Kim Yo-han), as they broke down barriers and delivered an exhilarating rugby match that kept viewers on the edge of their seats. The episode achieved a peak viewership rating of 6.3% nationwide, with 4.8% in the metropolitan area and 4.4% nationwide.

The tension escalated as a vote on Ga-ram's dismissal was initiated. Unlike the rugby team members who had warmed up to Ga-ram, Sung-joon remained determined to vote for his dismissal. The proposal was supported by the vice-principal, Seong Jong-man (played by Kim Min-sang), the shooting team coach, Jeon Nak-gyun (played by Lee Seong-wook), the aerobics coach, Bang Heung-nam (played by Jung Soon-won), and even Ga-ram's ex-girlfriend, Bae Yi-ji (played by Im Se-mi), adding to the suspense.

However, the vote ended in a surprising 22-22 tie, nullifying the dismissal proposal. It was revealed that other sports coaches, including Heung-nam, opposed the dismissal out of concern for being assigned to the rugby team. Jong-man left a cryptic remark to the furious Nak-gyun about finding a way to disband the rugby team, sparking curiosity. Yi-ji confronted Ga-ram, who was excited about staying on as coach, and coldly ended their relationship, saying, "I don't want to ask why you left me like that anymore. Let's break up, Joo Ga-ram."

Ga-ram accepted a match against Daesang High School, a team they had never beaten, heightening the intrigue. In response to Sung-joon's protest, Ga-ram calmly stated, "You need to learn how to lose well," to which Sung-joon retorted, "I have no intention of learning how to lose," before storming out of practice. However, Sung-joon found only an empty house waiting for him, as his mother had left for overseas with his twin brother, Yoon Seok-joon (also played by Kim Yo-han), leaving him feeling abandoned.

Ga-ram visited the lonely Sung-joon, declaring, "The coach is here. I'm here to find a player in good condition," with a unique fervor that brought laughter. Ga-ram showed sincerity by offering his own shoes to Sung-joon, saying, "I may have ruined my career, but I'll make sure you don't ruin yours. I don't know the right path, but I've been down the wrong one, so I can help you avoid it. I won't let you end up like me."

With mutual acceptance, Ga-ram and the rugby team began to work together as coach and players. Ga-ram analyzed every game video with dedication, and the players threw themselves into his rigorous training plan. As the first match approached, Jong-man secretly called Sung-joon, suggesting he boycott the game by mentioning his Achilles' heel, the college recommendation letter, and his brother Seok-joon. However, Ga-ram's intervention thwarted the plan.

In the climax, Ga-ram's debut as a coach unfolded. The Hanyang High School rugby team quickly conceded a point within 50 seconds, and their performance continued to falter, leaving them exhausted. With a halftime score of 35-0, Ga-ram rallied the team, saying, "Let's play real rugby from now on. It's okay if we don't score. In the second half, we'll focus on defense," shifting the strategy and turning the game around.

In the second half, the Hanyang High School rugby team executed Ga-ram's strategy with all their might, delivering an impenetrable defense that didn't concede a single point, swiftly changing the game's momentum. Ga-ram declared, "Now we're playing to win the second half," revealing a strategy for scoring a try that heightened the excitement. With time running out, the players recalled Ga-ram's strategy and gave it their all, culminating in Sung-joon's successful first try, ending the game with a thrilling victory. Ga-ram's narration, "Rugby is not about the result but the process of trying and challenging, overcoming obstacles and tackles at every moment," accompanied by Sung-joon's celebration and Ga-ram's celebration from the Asia Cup finals, evoked a poignant emotional response.

In the epilogue, Ga-ram learned about the transfer proposal for first-year ace Kang Tae-poong (played by Jo Han-gyeol). Ga-ram's heartfelt advice to Tae-poong was touching, yet Tae-poong's decision to leave foreshadowed a player shortage crisis for the Hanyang High School rugby team, leaving viewers wondering how the team will overcome this challenge.