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Gong Hyo-jin stars in Netflix's latest space station romantic comedy K-drama titled When the Stars Gossip. The series tracks the life of an astronaut and his personal relationships and professional challenges in an unknown environment. Mixing romance and adventure, the drama takes the viewers on a ride beyond Earth as it explores universal themes of love and ambition.
Known for her diverse range of roles, Gong Hyo-jin has built a reputation for leading dramas that explore relatable stories. Her body of work spans romantic comedies, suspenseful narratives, and slice-of-life dramas.
For those drawn to her performance in When the Stars Gossip, here are seven notable K-dramas that showcase her dynamic career.
It's Okay, That's Love, Jealousy Incarnate, and more K-dramas featuring Gong Hyo-jin
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1) It's Okay, That's Love
It's Okay, That's Love is a 2014 melodrama series that aired on SBS, consisting of 16 episodes. The Korean drama features Gong Hyo-jin, Zo In-sung, EXO's Do Kyungsoo, Lee Kwang-soo, and Sung Dong-il. Hyo-jin plays the role of Ji Hae-soo, a psychiatrist who treats the psychological issues of others but still has emotional issues to address.
On the other hand, Zo In-sung portrays a best-selling author who secretly suffers from mental illness. This drama explores the themes of love, emotional healing, and acceptance. Gong Hyo-jin has been able to enthrall the audience and the critics alike through this complex yet compassionate character.
2) Jealousy Incarnate
Jealousy Incarnate, starring Gong Hyo-jin, Jo Jung-suk, and Go Kyung-pyo, aired on SBS in 2016, spanning 24 episodes. In this romantic comedy, Gong Hyo-jin plays Pyo Na-ri, a hardworking weather forecaster who harbors a quiet crush on her colleague, Lee Hwa-shin, a news anchor (portrayed by Jo Jung-suk).
Furthermore, the story delves into themes of career aspirations, romantic entanglements, and personal growth, blending humor and heartfelt moments. The series also stands out for its witty dialogue and the chemistry between its main cast members.
3) Master's Sun
In Master’s Sun, Gong Hyo-jin portrays Tae Gong-shil, a woman burdened with the ability to see ghosts after a traumatic accident. Her life changes when she meets Joo Joong-won (So Ji-sub), a cold-hearted CEO whose touch miraculously wards off the spirits. Gong-shil convinces Joong-won to let her stay close, promising to help him recover a fortune stolen during a kidnapping attempt.
Written by the Hong sisters, this 17-episode romantic comedy aired on SBS from August 7 to October 3, 2013. The show blends supernatural drama and suspense with a love story as the leading duo forms an unusual partnership.
4) When The Camellia Blooms
Gong Hyo-jin plays Oh Dong-baek, a single mother and bar owner, in the Korean drama When the Camellia Blooms. The series is set in the fictional town of Ongsan, where Dong-baek is battling social discrimination against single mothers. She gets entangled with a serial killer who terrorizes the town and becomes involved with Yong-sik, a gentle police officer played by actor Kang Ha-neul.
According to Nielsen Korea, the KBS2 drama became the highest-rated mini-series of 2019, peaking at 23.8% viewership. Praised for its realistic plot and genre-blending narrative, it earned multiple accolades, including the Grand Prize for Television at the 56th Baeksang Arts Awards. Moreover, Hyo-jin’s performance won her the Grand Prize at the 2019 KBS Drama Awards.
5) Pasta
Gong Hyo-jin essays the role of Seo Yoo-kyung in the 2010 romantic comedy, Pasta. Seo Yoo-kyung is a sous chef who aspires to become the head chef at La Sfera, a high-end Italian restaurant. Her journey is marked by resilience as she withstands workplace discrimination and strives in a male-dominated kitchen.
Her challenges intensify under the strict mentorship of Choi Hyun-wook, a chef played by Lee Sun-kyun. The chef initially fires all the female chefs in his pursuit of perfection. Moreover, the drama touches upon the subject of ambition, professional growth, and romantic tension as Yoo-kyung works to earn Hyun-wook’s respect while navigating their evolving relationship.
6) Thank You
In Thank You, Gong Hyo-jin plays Lee Young-shin, a single mother raising her HIV-positive daughter, Bom, on Blue Island. It follows Young-shin's struggle against social prejudice as she aims to provides a normal life for her child.
Her life changes when Min Gi-seo (played by Jang Hyuk), a skilled but emotionally scarred doctor, enters her world. Gi-seo learns compassion and heals through his bond with the mother-daughter duo.
Airing on MBC from March 21 to May 10, 2007, the 16-episode drama addresses themes of acceptance, prejudice, and human connection. Hyo-jin’s portrayal of Young-shin’s strength and vulnerability as she fights for her family earned critical acclaim.
7) The Greatest Love
The Greatest Love is a romantic comedy in 2011 where Gong Hyo-jin stars as Gu Ae-jung. She once belonged to the girl group National Treasure Girls and is now fumbling her career within the entertainment world. Faced with scandals and misunderstandings that mar her once prominent celebrity status, she fails to pick herself up and be on track once more in public life.
Meanwhile, actor Cha Seung-won appears in the drama as Dokko Jin, one of the most arrogant and eccentric top celebrities on-screen whose life is turned upside down with the honest and persevering Ae-jung. The Hong sisters, the writers of this drama, have combined the satire of entertainment industry with a love story.
Meanwhile, When The Stars Gossip is an ongoing tvN series that is simultaneously streaming online on Netflix. The Korean drama premiered on January 4, 2025.
