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Yoon Kye-sang Shines in 'The Winning Try' with Record-Breaking Ratings
In a dramatic turn, Yoon Kye-sang's character, Ju Ga-ram, reveals his battle with myasthenia gravis to protect his team captain, Yoon Sung-joon, played by Kim Yo-han.
The 10th episode of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'The Winning Try' (directed by Jang Young-seok, written by Lim Jin-ah), aired on the 23rd, showcased Ju Ga-ram confessing his condition to the vice principal, Seong Jong-man (Kim Min-sang), to cover up for Yoon Sung-joon's mistake. This revelation left the Hanyang High School rugby team in a precarious position, losing both their coach and captain just before the national sports festival. The episode garnered a nationwide rating of 7.4% and a metropolitan rating of 5.9%, according to Nielsen Korea.
Ju Ga-ram's emotional turmoil was evident as he witnessed Bae Yi-ji (Im Se-mi) returning to school despite being belittled by Jeon Nak-gyun (Lee Sung-wook). Bae Yi-ji's determination to endure for the sake of the team moved Ju Ga-ram, as she comforted him by saying, "I want to hold on a little longer, just like you, so the kids don't have to face this dirty and humiliating situation." Bae Yi-ji also stepped up as a supportive coach, assisting Seo Woo-jin (Park Jung-yeon) with her personal training despite her ear injury.
As the selection day for the national sports festival draw approached, Ju Ga-ram and Bae Yi-ji were chosen as representatives due to their high monthly fortune scores of 100 and 98, respectively, adding a humorous touch to Hanyang High's quirky superstitions. The duo felt the weight of responsibility as coaches, with Ju Ga-ram declaring, "Let's remain as 'my coach' and 'our coach' to the kids." On the day of the draw, they made a grand entrance in yellow outfits, setting the stage for Hanyang High's first match against Mujin High.
Yoon Sung-joon faced a setback with a rotator cuff tear diagnosis, causing concern. Ju Ga-ram firmly advised him against training, saying, "Do you want your career to end here? Get admitted, no excuses."
Meanwhile, Ju Ga-ram clashed with reporter Seo Hee-tae (Jo Dal-hwan), who provoked him by mentioning Yoon Sung-joon's injury. Ju Ga-ram warned, "Don't mess with my kid." The tension escalated when Yoon Sung-joon's mother, Won Jeong (Seo Jung-yeon), asked Ga-ram to persuade her son to quit rugby and become an agent. Yoon Sung-joon, however, expressed his frustration, saying, "I want to play rugby. Didn't you hear me when I said that?"
The revelation of this incident through Seo Hee-tae's article caused an uproar at Hanyang High. Vice Principal Seong Jong-man and shooting team coach Jeon Nak-gyun discovered steroids in Yoon Sung-joon's room, heightening the tension. Ju Ga-ram confirmed that Yoon Sung-joon hadn't taken the drugs and embraced him, offering emotional support. To protect Yoon Sung-joon, Ju Ga-ram claimed the drugs were his and publicly confessed, "I've been diagnosed with myasthenia gravis," foreshadowing further drama. The shocking confession left viewers eager to see how the Hanyang High rugby team would navigate the upcoming national sports festival.
In the epilogue, Ju Ga-ram declined Won Jeong's request, stating, "Even if he doesn't succeed as a rugby player, the experience of giving his all to something he loves will remain. That experience will undoubtedly help Yoon Sung-joon grow, and I can't take away that opportunity just because of the fear of failure," showcasing his deep understanding as a coach.
SBS's Friday-Saturday drama 'The Winning Try' is a comedic sports drama about the unpredictable coach Ju Ga-ram and the underdog Hanyang High rugby team striving for victory at the national sports festival. It airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 PM.
