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THE WINNING TRY

And the result of that investment was 25 losses, no wins.

-They don't even have a coach now. -We do have a coach.

Remember me? I'm Ju Ga-ram, the rugby player.

The idol of Korean rugby. The MVP of the Asian Rugby Cup.

How can we hire someone with a doping scandal? He's a disgrace!

-Hi. -Ju Ga-ram?

You ghosted me for three years without a single word.

What? "How have you been?" Really?

You'll be the principal by then.

The Rugby Team will be of no help.

Let's vote on his dismissal first.

I'm suspended from coaching until the voting, aren't I?

Please train the kids for me.

Is this how you do it?

-They're too much. -Is it their plan to dump them on us?

The dismissal petition has been voted down.

Yes!

No. I'll never accept you as the coach.

Is it me that you hate or rugby?

No, I didn't mean that.

Then let's play rugby together.

Soon you'll realize that they're as hopeless as you.

In the second half… Is there any way to win?

From now on, let's play real rugby.

Coach!

They got excited over scoring one try.

There's no future here.

Kang Tae-pung, the only first-year on the Rugby Team,

questioned the coach's ability and transferred to another school.

This wasn't our deal.

That isn't really true.

We still won, and Hanyang lost.

Their scoreless streak ended.

You know what a crushing defeat is, don't you?

Well.

I can still make it a crushing defeat.

How?

As long as Ju Ga-ram is the coach, they'll never recruit a new player.

What parents would entrust their kids to a coach with a history of doping?

What are you trying to say?

The second half of the season begins in less than a week.

If he can't find a new player by then,

the Rugby Team won't be able to play, let alone win a prize.

It's quite obvious what we'd have to do with a team

that can't even compete.

Let's start talking about disbanding--

We have a player.

Do you have a player?

Where?

Where is he?

I'll introduce him at the second semester's opening ceremony.

THE WINNING TRY

EPISODE 3

Do you really have a player?

-Nope. -Goodness.

I had my doubts, but was it really a lie?

I just have to find one now.

-You have to throw the first punch to win. -Geez.

Do you have a plan?

Well…

Well?

Hey, that's enough.

How could you say that when you're the vice-captain?

So what? It's not like we can do anything about it.

-That jerk. -Hey.

Yeong-gwang is frustrated too. Seriously.

Tae-pung, that jerk.

He blocked me.

Let's go destroy him.

-Let's go. -No.

Hyeong-sik.

-No, don't. -Calm down.

Stop right there.

What, are you going to kidnap him?

Will that bring him back?

-We're just pissed off. -We can't let him go like this.

Break-ups are always enraging.

Sending him off nicely is better for everyone's sake.

"For everyone's sake," my foot.

The semester begins in three days.

I have to fill the opening…

with someone who will make us stronger.

What are you going to do?

Where can we get a new player when the semester's about to begin?

Hey, let's go.

Everyone, stop right there!

Captain Yoon Seong-jun.

He is good…

but has a big attitude.

The bigger problem is…

Geez. What are you doing?

Where's your core? How much do you weigh?

I weigh 75 kilograms.

You need to bulk up.

And strengthen your adductors.

You fight off a tackle with your lower body strength.

Why haven't you trained your body?

-Back in my day… -Are you a boomer?

That's one of my charms.

Pyo Seon-ho, a second-year.

What he needs is…

Is this supposed to be a handle or something?

-I'm going to lose it. -No.

Fill it out with muscles.

Okay.

Kim Ju-yang.

He has a great physique,

but he's too slow.

Still, this is…

-You're good to go. -Really?

Do Hyeong-sik.

Why can't he stop fighting…

when he's so small?

So Myeong-u. He slacks off, but his basics are solid.

You're good to go.

With Yeong-gwang and his precise kicking, we have six players.

What are you staring at?

In that case,

the last player should be…

Okay, I've made my decision!

I'll recruit a big, fast player.

In other words, find the next Ga-ram!

Hello.

Hello.

Sorry.

I'll visit you soon. Yes.

Tell all the coaches

to submit a draft budget for the fall season.

-Okay. -This year, we'll go by results…

TEACHER'S ID

DATA ROOM RESTRICTED AREA

SPECIAL ADMISSION DATA 2021-2025

Geez.

PERSON IN CHARGE: BAE I-JI

Bae I-ji?

Darn it.

Coach Ju?

-What are you doing here? -Well…

The Shooting Team's… No!

I was looking for the documents on the Rugby Team's past training.

Your first day starts tomorrow. Am I wrong?

Where did you get the ID card?

I got it from Principal Kang.

I'll get going, then.

Bye.

Why did it have to be I-ji of all people?

Geez.

HANYANG HIGH WINS!

SHOOTING RANGE

How are their conditions?

They're all good.

Seol-hyeon went to get physical therapy.

Okay.

I-ji, a moment.

You know Ga-ram well, don't you?

Where is this player he's talking about?

Do you have any idea?

No.

Darn it.

You two went out for a long time.

You'd know him inside and out.

I really have no idea.

Is that so?

I guess…

Ga-ram was a national athlete and a starting member,

while you weren't even close. You probably weren't together much.

Still, as soon as you hear anything, let me know.

U-jin, keep your eye on the line of sight. Your breath is too short.

Why would she listen to you? She's a high-ranker.

I'm back.

Hey!

Seol-hyeon, what did the doctor say?

How is your ligament?

It's a bit strained, but it won't affect training.

That's good news.

Did you explain it well to your father?

Yes.

How many times did U-jin shoot?

How many shots did she take?

She shot 191 times. She has nine shots left.

A total of 200?

I'll shoot 200 times too, then.

Geez, you're hurt, though.

You don't have to overwork.

It's all right. I'll get ready.

Seol-hyeon, why don't you leave an empty lane in between?

But I like this lane.

She likes that lane.

Why would you tell her to leave an empty lane?

I-ji.

I'm saying this for your own good.

A coach needs to be quick-witted.

You know Seol-hyeon likes this lane.

Then you should have left both lanes next to it open.

-That's being witty-- -I'm done.

Who's taking their feet off? Stop that.

How can you be a shooter when you can't even stand right?

After 170 shots, your breathing became shallow.

Check it on the record.

I sped it up on purpose to practice pace control.

I left some feedback on your training. It'll help you.

Okay.

MOM

GO ALL IN WHEN TRAINING LET YOUR RESULTS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES

MOM

Yes, Mom.

Darn it.

-I-ji. -Beat it.

-I need a favor. -Beat it.

Can I get the keys for the data room?

Beat it.

I-ji.

Can you lend me the keys?

Are you crazy?

Please grant me some mercy and bestow the keys to me.

Shoot him at once!

Bang, bang.

Geez. This isn't going to work.

DORMITORY DIRECTOR'S OFFICE

I-ji.

TEACHER'S ID

DATA ROOM

Focus, will you?

I-ji.

The target is Ga-ram.

That's Ga-ram.

DATA ROOM

EMERGENCY BELL

What is it?

-What? -What's going on?

What's going on?

We got the call. Where are you?

I'm at the data room.

DATA ROOM RESTRICTED AREA

Who's there?

Show yourself.

Ga-ram?

I made a wrong turn.

-Geez. Where am I? -Are you out of your mind?

What in the world are you doing?

-I'll get going. -Don't try to fool me.

Hurry up and leave.

Get out of here. Quickly.

-Come on. -Geez, I-ji.

I'm telling you a shooter shouldn't point guns at people.

-They think it's real. -I'll shoot.

-Okay. -Three.

-I'm going. -Two.

-I'm on my way. -One.

I-ji.

-Hey! -I-ji.

It's nothing, guys.

Get inside.

Go back inside.

-Hey. -Coach Ju.

-That's our coach. -Coach.

-Why is he there? -Coach.

No matter how urgent,

you can't treat a person like that.

I know.

We should have waited, but we thought it was a thief.

We have armories and dangerous equipment since this is a physical education school,

and we're extra sensitive to intruders.

Since it was reported, you'll have to come to the station.

Yes, of course.

Who made the call?

Who called the police?

Was it I-ji?

-Did you call the police? -I did, but…

Please come with us.

Geez, they're here again.

For goodness' sake.

So you're telling me, he's a soon-to-be school coach?

Yes, for now.

Nothing has gone missing.

ID CARD JU GA-RAM

We've confirmed his identity.

-You two can go now. -Thank you.

Sit straight, dude.

Geez.

What are you doing?

I was complimenting how you made an accurate shot.

No, I mean you. What are you doing?

What's with you?

I just don't get it.

You can't come back after leaving like that. No way.

But you did,

while looking…

like this.

I don't look great, do I?

I know.

If you do…

But I-ji,

I didn't have any other option.

I knew I'd end up like this.

I know…

I know I'm thick-skinned and shameless,

but I…

want to play rugby again.

Then go to a pro team.

Why did it have to be Hanyang High?

You knew I'd be here.

Why did you come here of all places?

Ju Ga-ram!

Everything I was looking for…

was here.

I missed them so much

that I couldn't endure it anymore.

Everything I was looking for…

was here.

I missed them so much

that I couldn't endure it anymore.

Seong-jun.

Hi.

Hey, Seong-jun.

We'll use the field.

As if you haven't been.

Is your coach still at the station?

You guys are truly something else.

I can't hear your bullcrap.

Who knows?

Your coach might recruit a thug from prison.

It's a lockup, not a prison.

His ID has been confirmed, and nothing has been stolen.

He must be out already, so beat it.

I see. Why isn't he here, then?

Did he quit out of embarrassment over failing to recruit someone?

I'd love to kick his butt.

That tall jerk. Should I punch him in the stomach?

Kick that butt.

COACH JU GA-RAM WHERE ARE YOU?

Where is Ga-ram?

You two went to the station together.

I came back after the investigation.

I don't know about him.

It sounds like he didn't come back to school.

I'll give him a call.

No, forget it.

How much do you need for the extra electronic targets?

The more the better.

It's over 10 million won a piece.

We have to use up the Rugby Team's second-semester budget.

Tell each team to check what needs to be replaced

-and submit the budget. -Okay.

The disbandment hasn't been finalized. Can we spend their budget already?

This will disband the team for sure.

The semester begins in three days, but they're short a player.

Their best record was second place.

Was that 15 years ago?

Since then, they've never ranked high.

They happen to be short a player,

and their coach is no good. It might be best to disband the team.

What if he went to recruit a player?

Come on. Open it.

PERFORMANCE RESULTS OF 2024

APPLICATIONS FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION 2025

APPLICATIONS FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION

SEOKCHAN-RI

Okay. Let's do this.

Ma'am, take a look.

-Ma'am. -Can I ask a question?

-Do you know Ung's Diner? -Go away if you're not buying.

Sorry.

Excuse me, sir.

-They're 50,000 won. -I see.

Do you happen to know Ung's Diner?

-Yes, Ung… -Do you know where it is?

If you go straight, you'll see a raw fish center.

Captain.

Look at this.

This is…

WRITTEN APOLOGY

On the other side.

-Yeah. -I see.

With rugby's spirit in my heart, I'm on my way to recruit a player.

-Armed with unstoppable determination -"Armed with unstoppable…"

the unity that makes us one,

and a strong mindset to avoid tackles,

please cover for me in my absence.

"Bye, then."

What?

What? Give it to me.

Where… Geez.

Seriously.

I think he ran away.

The number you've dialed…

I can't believe I agree with Myeong-u.

Something doesn't feel right.

He said he went recruiting.

But why isn't he picking up?

Someone's not picking up?

-Who isn't? -Pardon?

One, two… Six. That's all?

Last time, your captain went missing. This time, your coach.

All training should be carried out

under the supervision of a head coach or a coach.

It's you guys again. You're breaking the rules again.

This is serious.

It'll look serious on the school report too.

Well, Coach… is in the nurse's office.

You're that guy.

The one studying to be a police officer. Right?

Yes, sir.

Someone who wants to become a cop

wouldn't lie, would they?

I'll go and check.

-Pardon? -Wait.

Come on.

-I mean… -What?

Are you out of your mind?

-What now? -I don't know.

I was worried about my school report.

-You're crazy. -Should I knock him out?

Hey.

I'll take his hammer and…

NURSE'S OFFICE

What is it?

I think Coach has COVID-19.

His throat must hurt.

Yes.

-You might get it from him-- -He isn't here, is he?

Yes, he is.

Well…

Move.

-Why are you here? -What's going on?

Ms. Yang, they're saying Ga-ram is here

with COVID. Is that true?

Yes. That might be true.

Step aside so I can check.

Your team's doping samples are in here,

so you can't come in.

That's nonsense.

-It's just a preliminary test. -A test is a test.

What about her?

That was why I was driving her out too.

Is this all true? Really?

Yes, it's true.

I swear I won't touch the samples.

Let me just see if he's here.

I'll report you to the anti-doping agency for trespassing.

-What? -What!

-What? -What?

-What? -Get going.

-Really? -Really.

-What? -What!

-What? -Seriously.

Geez.

-Bye. -Bye.

Darn it.

-Geez. -I was this close to knocking him out.

Coach Bae.

Thank you so much.

Thank you.

I helped you this time,

but I won't do it twice.

-Bye. -You're so pretty.

She's so grumpy.

So where is Ga-ram right now?

I found it.

UNG'S DINER

Is anybody here?

Welcome. Are you here to eat?

No, actually…

You're Rhino, aren't you?

Hold on.

I saw the family background on the form,

but I couldn't believe it.

I thought the applicant's father

had the same name as the rugby legend known as the Rhino of the '90s.

What did you say?

Apply for what?

Right.

Please sign here.

HANYANG HIGH APPLICATION 2025

SPECIAL ADMISSION

SPORT: RUGBY, NAME: MUN UNG

GUARDIAN: MUN CHEOL-YEONG

That's good too,

but can you do it here first?

Can you write, "Ju Ga-ram, good luck. Congratulations on your comeback."?

Ju Ga-ram?

That juicer?

-Do you know me? -Get lost.

I'm a fan, you're our senior.

Are you all right?

Let go of him!

Are you okay?

We'll pay the money back.

Why do you keep harassing us?

It's you. Mun Ung!

What are you doing?

Look how firm your skeletal muscles are.

-Wow! -What's with you? Seriously.

-For goodness' sake. -Father.

-Wow! -Father.

Father.

HANYANG HIGH APPLICATION 2025

HANYANG HIGH RUGBY COACH JU GA-RAM

So you want to recruit Ung to Hanyang's Rugby Team. Is that it?

Yes.

Do you even know what rugby is?

Rugby is a very pure, passionate, and humane sport.

The bond between people is the essence of this sport.

You might say, "Isn't it an unpopular sport?"

but I'd argue it's an unrecognized sport.

It's unrecognized for now,

but it's slowly yet surely progressing.

You can get accepted into prestigious colleges through rugby.

The number of pro teams are increasing too.

I saw this coming. I have plenty more ready.

Here.

Ung, do you want to go there?

No.

See? Now, get going.

Does he mean it?

We have nothing more to say. Go!

You're our senior!

Your senior? Me?

Well, since you've screwed up your life playing rugby too,

I guess you can call me that.

Did you see how I was?

You know very well why I ended up like this. Right?

That's why

I don't want my son to walk the same path as me.

Go away!

Father!

I'm so sorry.

You don't have to be.

But aren't you the one? The…

Yes.

Ju Ga-ram, who used illegal substances and screwed up his life.

If so, can I get a handshake?

-What? -Well…

I watched the Asian Cup Final.

I watched it without telling my father. You were awesome.

I was, indeed.

All right.

Hey, Ung.

Do you really not want to play rugby?

UNG'S DINER

I submitted the application just for fun.

I have a delivery to make.

Bye, then.

If that's the case, I can't give up after all.

-Hello. -It's you, Ung.

-Hi. -Nice work.

-Gosh, what a load. -Hello.

Goodness, isn't it heavy?

It's all right.

Geez, you'll break your neck.

Why did you carry them all at once?

Come on, ma'am.

-Thank you. -See you.

-Thanks. -Okay.

Hello, sir.

-Thank you. -I'll pay on the weekend.

Okay.

Hey, you're here, Ung.

Enjoy.

-Bye. -See you.

Okay.

Auntie Suk-ja gave us some fruit. Should I slice some?

Or this will be ready after a quick boil.

Would you like some?

Have a seat.

You'll have a hangover.

Why did you apply to that school?

There must be a reason. Tell me.

-It was just… -What?

I just wanted to get tested.

And then?

If you passed the test and got in, what were you going to do?

Geez, Ung.

You see it every day, don't you?

You see just how badly I ruined my life by playing sports.

Playing sports is like gambling.

One wrong move and you're out.

Just tell me you want to learn something else, anything.

Didn't I tell you? I'll even sell the diner to support you.

It's not like that.

Father.

I'm not going to play sports.

MUN CHEOL-YEONG

FROM BEING A HERO TO BROKE AND DISABLED

MUN, AT THE END OF THE ROPE

CHRONIC INJURY STOPS RUGBY LEGEND MUN

MUN LOSES A SUIT TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY

MUN'S KNEE LIGAMENT RUPTURES, A RED LIGHT ON HIS CAREER

WITH 5% OF HIS LIGAMENT LEFT DREAMS AND FUTURE FADE

One, two, three, four.

One, two, three, four.

U-20 RUGBY NATIONAL TEAM

-One, two, -Louder.

…three, four. One, two, three, four.

One, two, three, four.

-One. -Two, three.

SPECIALIZING IN KOREAN FOOD GROUP ORDERS ARE WELCOME

We have all 35. I've counted.

Okay. Let's go.

Okay.

Why are you here?

I'm the one who ordered the lunch boxes.

The Junior Rugby National Team does its off-season training here.

As their senior, I ought to buy them lunch.

Is that it? We should give it to them while it's still hot.

If it goes cold, it'll be harder to digest.

If they get an upset stomach, it might even affect their training.

Go ahead.

Okay.

Goodness. It smells good.

-U-20! -Go!

Let's go!

Find your spot.

You have to dash.

Find your spot.

Aren't you Mun Cheol-yeong?

No. I don't know him.

Run!

-Stop him. -Stop him.

Sorry. Can you throw us the ball?

Use both hands.

Throw it with both hands.

You're a lefty, right?

Put your left hand on the back of the ball,

and grab the front with your right hand.

-Like this? -Yes.

Kick off the ground with your legs

while naturally stretching your arms forward like this.

That's it.

Try throwing it.

You're good.

A special admission?

Is there such a thing at the school?

It's a way to recruit a player

to fill up a vacancy caused by an injury.

What's the process?

After passing a physical ability test such as running and long jump,

they can join if there's a coach who wants them.

What he's saying is

if Ga-ram brings one player that can pass the skill test,

they will have enough players.

This could delay the disbandment.

What do we do then?

I promised Seol-hyeon that I'd upgrade the Shooting Team

with state-of-the-art equipment in the second semester.

Does this mean it'll be impossible to disband them?

Cheol-yeong.

Run.

We're on our way.

Father.

What happened?

How's your leg?

How is it?

Is it numb or anything?

It's all right.

What about anywhere else?

Your neck and shoulders?

Are you Mr. Mun Cheol-yeong's guardian?

Yes. Was there an accident?

It wasn't a serious one.

While driving, he didn't see the curve

and crashed into a pile

-of fertilizer… -Were you with him on the rugby field?

-Yes. -Ung.

You won't do it, right?

He didn't see the construction site ahead.

Answer me.

No, right?

-Ung, you! -Father.

I…

I'm holding myself back…

with everything I have.

So please,

stop asking.

He wasn't badly hurt.

Just minor abrasion. Yes.

Father.

What is your relationship to the patient?

-I'm his fellow… -Stop harassing us.

Father.

Leave me and my son alone, will you?

What are you doing?

-What are you doing? -You jerk!

Sir.

-Stop. -Who are you to bother us?

Father!

Let go of me!

I told you to leave!

-Stop it! -I told you to leave.

Let go of me.

Didn't I tell you to leave?

Stop it. Please!

Leave us alone, will you?

Let go of me, you punk!

Who are you to be stirring us up!

Who do you think you are?

I told you to leave us alone.

Leave me alone.

Just leave me alone!

Stop it!

Can't you leave me alone?

Leave me…

POLICE STATION

It hurts.

Sir.

-Geez. -Apologize and let's settle it.

What's the settlement condition? Hospital bills?

No.

Then what? You won't get much from a trial.

I'll apologize for him.

-My father-- -You did it on purpose, didn't you?

Having us deliver there?

Yes!

You're right.

I did it on purpose!

I thought of a condition.

What is it?

A walk.

A what?

Go on a walk with me, Mr. Mun.

Father.

Father, please!

Go home first.

I have to do this.

Say it.

Don't you think it's a shame to waste Ung's talent?

You know firsthand.

It's the talent that took us both down.

You have no conscience if you blame it on talent.

What?

Look at me.

I can say in good conscience that I ended up like this

because I was greedy.

I regret…

the moment I ever laid my hands on those substances.

That day,

I should have trusted myself more.

Or I should have trusted my teammates more.

Because of my greed,

I didn't trust anything

and ended up like this.

I used to watch all your matches when I was young.

When you were on the field,

it felt like we couldn't lose.

You scored and defended all by yourself.

But Mr. Mun,

you can't play rugby alone.

You and I

played rugby the wrong way.

That is why we ended up like this.

So don't blame it all on rugby.

Both your knee injury and my downfall were our fault,

not rugby's.

So stop hating rugby.

Why did you come back?

You know why.

Hiding a medal you couldn't throw away,

or returning when no one welcomes you.

They're all for the same reason.

Still,

I want my son to live a life that's different from mine.

Do you think Ung's having a good life now?

He's a high-school dropout and a 19-year-old delivery guy.

Is that the life you want for your son?

You should ask 19-year-old Ung what he wants for his life.

-Don't you want to know? -What if he wants to play rugby?

Then let him!

Let him play real rugby, not like how we did.

I believe that's the only thing we can offer him,

as people who have experienced failures ourselves.

Do you think Ung's having a good life now?

He's a high-school dropout and a 19-year-old delivery guy.

Is that the life you want for your son?

Hold on.

How do I look?

-What? -Me.

Am I not cool anymore now that I got beat up?

It wasn't your looks that were cool anyway.

Will you be sad when I leave?

-No. -Really?

Here. Come with me.

Do you see the time here? Don't be late.

We must get there before the ceremony.

I can't go.

Really?

Well, think about it.

HIRING: EARLY MORNING DELIVERYMAN

Why do you need an employee?

I'll do it.

You can stop now.

-I'm not going to go. -Why not?

I have to be here to shop groceries

-and make deliveries. -Mun Ung!

Do you see me as disabled too?

Why would you say that?

Why?

Dad, please!

Why are you doing this?

I'm sorry.

You wanted to go.

I know.

Ung.

I'm sorry.

I held you back just because it didn't work out for me.

Hurry, your coach is waiting.

UISAN BUS TERMINAL

UISAN-SEOUL

This is the last time you'll be late.

Coach.

What now? I thought we had to get there before the ceremony.

They aren't many buses here.

Don't worry. It's me, Ju Ga-ram.

He should be here by now.

I'm not late, am I?

-It'll be a close one. -Hop in.

-What is all this? -Welcome to the party.

-Where have you been? -Let's go!

Ung, get in.

2025 HANYANG HIGH SECOND SEMESTER OPENING CEREMONY

Stay still. You're getting on my nerves.

Cut me some slack today.

I doubt you're more nervous than me.

Sorry. You know how sensitive U-jin is. By the way, where is your coach?

I don't see the rugby coach.

He must have run away because he couldn't recruit a player.

You're probably losing face for bringing Ga-ram here.

The ceremony hasn't begun yet.

In sports, every second counts. Right?

Now, we will begin the 2025

second semester's--

Hold on!

Our player is here.

-He's here. -He's here.

-He came. -What?

RUGBY TEAM

Really?

Darn it.

Is it someone's birthday?

Move.

-Nice. -We have a player.

What do we do then?

EPILOGUE

Does this mean it'll be impossible to disband them?

As of now, it seems so.

But we have one day.

The last change to special admissions was five years ago.

The old admission methods had…

THE WINNING TRY

Each team will hold a tryout.

Ga-ram might try to outsmart us,

so we picked the hardest events among the technical sports.

Have you got a plan?

If you keep going without giving up, you'll find a way.

Don't you know the rugby spirit?

I plan to give you some tasks

such as keeping an eye on Coach Ju and seeing what he's up to.

Can't you help me just this once?

-What is this? -Our strategy.

Your team's match is already over.

No, it hasn't even begun yet.

You'll see. I'll show you that potential.

Subtitle translation by: Hye Won Yoon