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By Jenny Nixon
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Language, drug references in comedic sports-themed K-drama.
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The Winning Try
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What's the Story?
THE WINNING TRY is a Korean comedic drama about a disgraced former rugby star, Joo Ga-ram (Yoon), whose reputation and career imploded after it was revealed that he had taken performance-enhancing drugs before a pivotal game. When he's offered a coaching position at an elite, athletics-focused high school, he brings that baggage with him, and the team struggles to accept him as their leader. Meanwhile, scheming forces within the school administration seek to eliminate the coach and his ragtag group of students.
Is It Any Good?
The story is a familiar yet fun one: a team of underdogs is led by another underdog, and they manage to pull it off, learning a valuable lesson along the way. The cast has good chemistry, even if some characterizations are over the top, and the tone flits between goofy physical comedy and more serious moments. The Winning Try has enough positives going for it that you might be rooting for these outcasts by the end, whether you care about high school politics and sports or not.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about teamwork in The Winning Try. What are some areas in your life where you've had to work with others to reach a common goal? What kind of challenges did you face?
Talk about role models and authority figures. Can you think of other films and movies where a group comes together under an unexpected leader?
TV Details
- Premiere date : July 25, 2025
- Cast : Park Jung-yeon , Kim Min-sang , Yoon Kyesang
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Drama
- TV rating :
- Last updated : January 13, 2026
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