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On January 26, 2025, BTS member Jin released his latest solo track, Close To You, as the main OST for the K-drama series When the Stars Gossip. This marks Jin's second solo OST contribution, following his 2021 song Yours for Jirisan. Meanwhile, the song was teased in episode 7 and the clip was posted on the official Instagram account by tvN (@tvn_drama).
When the Stars Gossip features Lee Min-ho as Gong Ryong, a space tourist, and Gong Hyo-jin as Eve Kim, an astronaut along with Lee El, Heo Nam-jun, Han Ji-eun, Alex Hafner, and more. The series explores their unexpected connection aboard a space station, blending elements of romance, comedy, and science fiction.
Close To You is a poignant ballad that captures the evolving relationship between Gong Ryong and Eve Kim. The song's lyrics convey a message of love and hope, resonating with the series' themes.
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The release of Close To You evoked enthusiastic responses from fans worldwide. Many praised the Grammy-nominated singer's vocal performance and the song's emotional depth, expressing excitement over his continued solo endeavors. One fan hailed him as "THE SILVER SINGER" and wrote:
"THE EMOTIONS, THE RANGE, THE FALSETTOS ON 'CLOSE TO YOU', KIM SEOKJIN THE SILVER SINGER YOU ARE"
Fans mentioned that the BTS idol's contribution to When the Stars Gossip with Close To You added a heartfelt musical layer to the series, enhancing its emotional resonance.
"Every note feels like pure heaven," one fan wrote.
"This part literally gave goosebumps. The way this description perfectly fits & describes Jin's vocals," another fan wrote.
"My favorite thing abt Jin's voice is just how emotional it is! I can only describe it as crying but not in bad way it just sounds & feels like he's crying out when he sings ballads & I love that abt him!" another fan wrote.
Several other fans continued to celebrate his artistic growth and said that the BTS idol's voice was "insane."
"I am in tears. I love his voice. Seokjin’s voice is so full of emotions that it goes right into the heart. I love how he is singing in deep relaxed voice. It sounds even more beautiful when he sings in his low notes," a fan wrote.
"The EMOTIONS in his voice are insane, he’s such an emotive singer and his falsetto is beautiful!! that’s what you call a silver vocalist," another fan said.
"I CAN FEEL THE WHOLE UNIVERSE THROUGH HIS VOICE...ISN'T IT CRAZY??????" one other fan added.
Episode 7 of When the Stars Gossip: A tense turn in space
The seventh episode of the South Korean romantic comedy-drama When the Stars Gossip aired on January 25, 2025, delivering a blend of introspection and suspense that has captivated its audience. The series, which chronicles the unexpected romance between space tourist Gong Ryong (Lee Min-ho) and astronaut Eve Kim (Gong Hyo-jin), takes a dramatic turn in this installment.
When the Stars Gossip episode 7 opens with Commander Eve Kim participating in a televised interview, sharing insights from her space voyage. She delves into the complexities of leading a mission in the vast expanse of space, the camaraderie among the crew, and her personal growth during the journey.
The crew is dealing with growing tensions aboard the space station due to recent moral dilemmas. There is a noticeable air of discomfort and frayed exchanges among the members due to the exposure of covert research. Due to the attention surrounding his covert project involving human reproduction in zero gravity, Gong Ryong finds himself in the midst of this conflict.
Despite the underlying tensions, the crew celebrates their mission's success. The trio discusses their lottery winnings and debates whether to share the prize with their colleague, Kang-su. Eventually, they decide to do the honorable thing and place the ticket in his sleep-space while he rests.
Meanwhile, in When the Stars Gossip episode 7 Eve and Ryong observe the behavior of mice aboard the station, noting that the female consistently avoids the male—a subtle reflection of Eve's actions toward Ryong.
The narrative takes a dramatic turn when the crew detects approaching space debris, posing an imminent threat to the station. An emergency evacuation is ordered, requiring the crew to quickly gather valuable items and board the escape vehicle.
Gong Ryong, determined to retrieve the incubator containing a fertilized egg from his experiment, is delayed. The debris strikes earlier than anticipated, leaving him trapped on the station as the rest of the crew evacuates. Gong Ryong acknowledges his situation and faces the harsh truth of his loneliness.
In When the Stars Gossip episode 7, the returning crew is debriefed and reunited with loved ones on Earth. Eve Kim struggles with worry and remorse after learning of Gong Ryong's disappearance. As she faces the truth of the situation, her previous remarks in the interview about the crew's resilience and solidarity take on a sad irony.
A severe system malfunction puts Gong Ryong's existence in jeopardy when he is by himself aboard the space station. Meanwhile, Eve Kim simultaneously calls for an urgent rescue effort despite the hazards involved and the bureaucratic roadblocks.
Episode 8 of When the Stars Gossip will air on January 26, 2025, at 9.20 PM KST on Netflix. As the series progresses, viewers are left eager to see how these narrative threads will unfold.
