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The highly anticipated South Korean television series When The Stars Gossip encountered a surprising downturn in viewership ratings, despite its substantial production budget and star-studded cast. Premiered on January 4, 2025, the series saw its ratings decline from a 3.3% nationwide viewership for the first episode to the 2% range in subsequent episodes.
Despite the engaging storyline and high production values, When The Stars Gossip has struggled to maintain its initial viewership. The premiere episode garnered a 3.3% nationwide rating, which slightly increased to 3.9% for the second episode. However, episodes 3 and 4 experienced a decline, dropping to the 2% range.
Furthermore, episode 5, released on January 18, 2025, witnessed a 1.8% viewership rating across South Korea and 1.9% across Seoul, which is way lower than the previous week.
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In contrast to When The Stars Gossip, other contemporary dramas have experienced robust ratings. For instance, SBS's Love Scout premiered with a 5.2% rating and surpassed 10% by the third episode. Newsen reported Love Scout received 11.4% nationwide and 11.2% viewership in Seoul for the episode released on January 18, 2025.
Similarly, JTBC's The Tale of Lady Ok has maintained stable ratings above 10%. Episode 13, released on January 18, 2025, earned over 9.13% ratings.
Disclaimer: The article contains spoilers.
When The Stars Gossip: What has happened from episodes 1 to 5?
When The Stars Gossip is a science fiction romantic comedy that unfolds aboard a zero-gravity space station. The narrative centers on Eve Kim (played by Gong Hyo-jin), a competent and dedicated astronaut, and Gong Ryong (played by Lee Min-ho), an obstetrician-gynecologist who embarks on a space tourism journey.
Their paths cross in the vast expanse of space, leading to a series of unexpected events and romantic developments.
Episode 1 (January 4, 2025): The series opens with Gong Ryong winning a ticket for a space tourism experience. Eve Kim is introduced as the mission commander aboard the space station. Their initial meeting is marked by a clash of personalities, setting the stage for future interactions.
Episode 2 (January 5, 2025): As Gong Ryong acclimates to life in space, he inadvertently disrupts the daily routines of the crew, leading to humorous yet tense situations. Eve Kim's leadership skills are put to the test as she manages the dynamics between the crew and the new visitor.
Episode 3 (January 11, 2025): A technical malfunction threatens the safety of the space station. Gong Ryong's medical expertise becomes invaluable, and he works closely with Eve to resolve the crisis, fostering mutual respect.
Episode 4 (January 12, 2025): The crew celebrates a successful mission milestone, during which personal stories are shared, and bonds are strengthened. Subtle romantic tensions between Eve and Gong Ryong begin to surface.
Episode 5 (January 18, 2025): A supply delivery brings unexpected news from Earth, challenging the crew's morale. Eve and Gong Ryong find solace in each other's company, hinting at a deepening relationship. Meanwhile, Eve learns about her partner, Dong-a's affair via a video call.
When The Stars Gossip episode 6 will air on Netflix and tvN on January 19, 2025, at 9.20 PM KST. The series stars Lee Min-ho, Gong Hyo-jin, Han Ji-eun, Oh Jung-se, Heo Nam-joon, Lee El, Kim Joo-hun, and Alex Hafner among others.
