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The much-anticipated South Korean drama When The Stars Gossip, starring Lee Min-ho and Gong Hyo-jin, is set to premiere on January 4, 2025, at 9:20 pm KST on tvN. On December 7, tvN announced the release date and shared the first drama teaser on its social media platforms. The post is accompanied by a caption that reads:
"Questions that come to mind when you think of a space drama: What do astronauts do in space? Ask the stars! ⭐️ First broadcast on 1/4/2025 [Sat] 9:20 PM"
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Combining romance and sci-fi, the drama explores life aboard a space station, featuring an intriguing blend of love, humour, and humanity’s fight for survival in an extraordinary setting.
When the Stars Gossip teaser unveils high-stakes space drama with a hint of humor and romance, starring Lee Min-ho and Gong Hyo-jin
When the Stars Gossip follows the story of an astronaut and a tourist who cross paths and develop a romantic connection at a space station. The story captures their daily routines, challenges, and relationships in zero gravity.
Gong Ryong (Lee Min-ho), an OB-GYN, arrives at the station as a space tourist. While his visit seems routine, he harbors a hidden mission that adds intrigue to his character. He is also the future son-in-law of Korea’s most powerful conglomerate, the MZ Group.
Eve Kim (Gong Hyo-jin), the station’s newly appointed commander, is a perfectionist who strictly adheres to rules, ensuring no mistakes are made in the high-risk space environment. The two characters' contrasting personalities and unexpected connections set the stage for a unique romance amid the vast expanse of space.
Adding layers to the narrative, When the Stars Gossip showcases humanity's fight to overcome a meteorite crisis threatening Earth. The space station serves as both a refuge and a site for unforeseen challenges, where love and survival intertwine.
Released on December 7, 2024, the teaser opens with scenes of Earth in chaos, expecting a meteorite collision. As devastation unfolds, a spaceship launches humanity's last hope.
At the beginning of When the Stars Gossip teaser a meteorite hurtling toward Earth, accompanied by a voiceover stating,
"The inevitable end of Earth is approaching. Today is the last day on Earth. However, a spaceship has launched to take responsibility for humanity's fate."
The scene shifts to an astronaut reporting that the Euston missile launch system is down, followed by a message to tell his wife he loves her. Moments later, the missile successfully launches and collides with the asteroid, destroying it.
The voiceover exclaims that the mission was completed, and Earth is now safe, as cheers erupt within the space institution. The voiceover continues, announcing a special space action that will take charge of the new year 2025.
The next scene transitions to Gong Ryong and Eve Kim, both in spacesuits. Gong Ryong wonders if their mission can save Earth, to which Eve Kim skeptically responds,
"It will be tough."
When he presses further, as a playful tune plays in the background, she cryptically replies,
"Ask the stars."
The teaser highlights the series as a "super-special space action" and "an extremely ordinary space drama" and promises a visually stunning and emotionally engaging narrative.
The star-studded cast and production team of When the Stars Gossip
Lee Min Ho stars as Gong Ryong, an OB-GYN on a secret mission disguised as a space tourist. Gong Hyo-jin plays Eve Kim, a perfectionist commander embarking on her first mission in When the Stars Gossip.
Lee Min-ho has shared details about his character to the South Korean media outlet Sports Donga in a report by the outlet on December 5, 2024. The actor stated,
"He's a character who lives a very ordinary and normal life, but has his own beliefs and obsession with life that some people don't understand."
He added,
"I thought it was cute how he tried to do what he was given. His passion, honesty, and loyalty in front of life are not refined, but are expressed as they are."
Among the other residents is Kang Gang-su, played by Oh Jung-se, a research scientist who studies fruit flies. Despite his carefree upbringing as the second son of a wealthy financial dynasty, he now embraces life's dangers in space.
Adding to the complexity is Choi Go-eun played by Han Ji-eun, Gong Ryong’s girlfriend and the sole heir of the MZ Group. Known for her intelligence, beauty, and capabilities, she is admired as a role model.
The drama also features a strong supporting cast, including Kim Joo Heon as Park Dong A, a prominent member of Seoul's MCC team, and Lee El as Chief Kang, who manages and commands operations at MCC’s Ground Control Center. Kim Eung Soo takes on the role of Choi Jae Ryong, the powerful chairman of Mirae Group. In addition, the cast also includes Lee Cho-hee, Heo Nam-jun, and Lee Doo-suk, further enriching the ensemble.
When The Stars Gossip is directed by Park Shin Woo, acclaimed for It’s Okay to Not Be Okay. The drama is penned by Seo Sook Hyang, known for Don’t Dare to Dream. It is produced by Studio Dragon, KeyEast, and MYM Entertainment. As per the media outlet Sports Donga report, the drama's production cost exceeded 40 billion won.
The creators of When the Stars Gossip describe it as an exploration of the "ordinary lives of astronauts" in an extraordinary environment. Viewers can expect scenes that showcase the astronauts’ struggles, friendships, and moments of humor and love as they navigate life in the confines of a space station.
When the Stars Gossip is set to premiere on tvN on January 4, 2025, airing every Saturday and Sunday at 9:20 pm (KST). It will also be available for streaming on Netflix in select regions.
