“Why does Gong Ryong have 3 mothers”- Fans left confused over Lee Min-ho starrer When the Stars Gossip relationship chart

A recently released relationship chart for When the Stars Gossip has sparked a wave of curiosity and confusion among fans, particularly surrounding Lee Min-ho’s character, Gong Ryong. Netizens were quick to notice a puzzling detail: Gong Ryong appears to have not one, but three mothers.

When the Stars Gossip is a romantic sci-fi K-drama set in a zero-gravity space station, where an unexpected love story unfolds between Commander Eve Kim and Gong Ryong, a tourist who arrives on a secret mission.

Social media platforms like X flooded with discussions, as fans tried to decipher the significance of this surprising revelation of the relationship chart. One X user commented:

"Why does Gong Ryong have 3 mothers."

Other fans also took to the social media platform to share their thoughts.

"Wdym the leads both have their partners before they develop something romantic?? too much mess," one fan said.

"Everything abt this chart is hilarious," another fan commented.

Many others joined the discussion with their own perspectives.

"HAHAHA i thought only minho's character has a fiance. woah," posted one fan.

"What a treat!!" reacted a K-drama enthusiat.

"Great character relationship chart," commented another.

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When the Stars Gossip: Plot and cast

When the Stars Gossip is an upcoming romantic sci-fi K-drama set in the environment of a zero-gravity space station. The story follows Commander Eve Kim, portrayed by Gong Hyo-jin, who is tasked with leading the station while managing its daily operations.

However, her life is upturned when OB-GYN (obstetrician-gynecologist) Gong Ryong, played by Lee Min-ho, arrives at the station as a tourist on a mysterious secret mission. As they navigate their professional duties, an unexpected romance begins to develop between the two.

Their relationship is complicated not only by the challenges of space life but also by the secrets Gong Ryong harbors, adding intrigue and tension to their growing connection.

Gong Hyo-jin is a South Korean actress renowned for her roles in films like Crush and Blush (2008) and popular dramas like Sang Doo! Let's Go to School (2003), Master's Sun (2013), It's Okay, That's Love (2014), Don't Dare to Dream (2016), and When the Camellia Blooms (2019). She was also named Gallup Korea's Television Actor of the Year in 2019.

Lee Min-ho is a South Korean actor and singer who gained widespread recognition for his role as Gu Jun-pyo in Boys Over Flowers (2009), which also earned him the Best New Actor – Television award. His other notable works include City Hunter (2011), The Heirs (2013), The Legend of the Blue Sea (2016), and films like Bounty Hunters (2016). He also starred in the Apple TV+ series Pachinko.

Lee's success in television established him as a top Hallyu star, making him the first Korean celebrity with a wax figure at Madame Tussauds in Shanghai and Hong Kong.

When the Stars Gossip also introduces various other characters, including fruit fly researcher Kang Kang-soo, portrayed by Oh Jung-se, astronaut Park Dong-ah, played by Kim Joo-hun, and the station's chief officer Chief Kang, portrayed by Lee El.

Additionally, a space scientist called Mina Lee will be played by Lee Cho-hee. Another character by the name of Lee Seung-joon is portrayed by Heo Nam-joon, whereas the flight director, Han Si-won, will be played by Lee Hyun-kyun. Furthermore, research partner Ma Eun-soo will be portrayed by Park Ye-young.

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When the Stars Gossip will premiere on January 4, 2025, at 9:20 pm KST.