The space romance starring Gong Hyo Jin and Lee Min Ho, When the Stars Gossip encountered criticism for its unorthodox conclusion and falls short of viewer expectations. The lead characters of the program, Lee Min Ho and Gong Hyo Jin, now opened up on the unexpected ending. A fresh collage, including pictures with co-star Gong Hyo Jin and the infant, was posted by Lee Min Ho on his Instagram story. He wrote, ‘We are living in a miracle. More brilliant and more precious. Embracing the moment, I hope you are always happy. Thank you for watching.”
Meanwhile, Gong Hyo Jin’s agency, Management SOOP wrote: “This is the space station. I will now read Commander Eve Kim’s final letter.” It added, “Just the fact that When the Stars Gossip made it to the world after a long filming process and post-production already feels like an achievement. As an actress, I am drawn to the charm of this fresh storyline, and I hope viewers enjoy following along just as I did… and that they are able to experience the diversity of Korean drama genres.”
She also thanked the fans and penned, “A drama that feels unfamiliar and honest. I sincerely thank you.’ Management SOOP also shared a couple of behind-the-scenes images and a short video on Instagram of Gong Hyo Jin.”
Gong Ryong (played by Lee Min Ho), an OB-GYN, visits a space station as a tourist, secretly planning to make one mission successful without the approval of space authorities. Commander Eve Kim (played by Gong Hyo Jin), a no-nonsense perfectionist, is on her first mission at the station, and she is entitled to keep the mission running smoothly. As the story delves deeper, several incidents occur, and Gong Ryong and Eve Kim fall in love. The supporting cast includes Oh Jung Se, Han Ji Eun, Kim Joo Hun, Lee El, Lee Cho Hee, Heo Nam Jun, and more. The 16-episode series is helmed by writer Seo Sook-hyang (Jealousy Incarnate) and director Park Shin-woo (It’s Okay to Not Be Okay).
