Actor Yoon Kye-sang’s incredible eye for great projects and his “hit-making magic” have officially gone global!
The SBS drama ‘Try: We Become a Miracle’ (hereafter ‘Try’), starring Yoon Kye-sang, has proudly won the Grand Prize in the TV, Cable, and Web Content category at the prestigious 59th Houston International Film Festival, proving the power of Korean sports dramas to the world.
‘Try’ made waves as Korea’s first drama to tackle rugby. It is a heartwarming comic growth story about an unpredictable, eccentric coach named Joo Ga-ram (played by Yoon Kye-sang) and the perennially last-place Hanyang Physical Education High School rugby team as they race toward victory at the National Sports Festival. The show earned rave reviews for its vivid direction that felt like a real match, its realistic sports world, and the touching growth of the team members.
Yoon Kye-sang played the role of Joo Ga-ram, an eccentric new coach who returns after disappearing under a cloud of dishonor. He delivered a masterful performance, seamlessly switching between comedy and seriousness. Fans praised his “clear-eyed maniac” energy for the laughs and his heavy charisma when leading the team, noting that only Yoon Kye-sang could have brought such a multi-dimensional character to life.
Yoon Kye-sang’s impact is backed by the numbers. Throughout the airing of ‘Try’, he consistently ranked in the Top 10 for cast buzzworthiness. He also hit another home run with the Coupang Play X Genie TV original series ‘UDT: Our Neighborhood Special Forces’, which claimed the #1 spot in Monday-Tuesday drama ratings. Having also ranked #1 in movie actor brand reputation, he has truly become a “guaranteed hit” actor, and this global award for ‘Try’ proves his power in the international market.
Director Jang Young-seok, who helmed ‘Try’, expressed his gratitude to the hardworking production crew and shared a heartfelt message: “I will share this honor with the actors, including senior Yoon Kye-sang, who suffered through the heat of summer and the cold of winter on set.”
Yoon Kye-sang first debuted in 1999 as a member of the five-member idol group god. He transitioned into acting in 2004 with works like ‘Ballet School’ and ‘6 Years of Dating’. In 2021, he registered his marriage to beauty brand CEO Cha Hye-young, whose company sees annual sales of around 30 billion won, and held their wedding ceremony the following year.
