When the Stars Gossip

“When the Stars Gossip” (native title: “별들에게 물어봐”) is a 2025 South Korean romantic sci-fi drama that aired on tvN from January 4 to February 23, 2025. The series is also available for streaming on Netflix in select regions. The series is directed by Park Shin Woo, known for “It's Okay to Not Be Okay”, and written by Seo Sook Hyang, recognized for “Don't Dare to Dream”.

Plot Synopsis

Set aboard the International Space Station (ISS), the drama follows Commander Eve Kim (Gong Hyo-jin), a perfectionist astronaut, and Gong Ryong (Lee Min-ho), an OB-GYN doctor who visits the station as a space tourist. Gong Ryong's mission involves experimenting with embryos in zero gravity, while his fiancée, Choi Go-eun (Han Ji-eun), awaits his return on Earth. The series explores the complexities of their relationships, both in space and on Earth, against the backdrop of space travel.

Cast & Characters

Main Cast

• Lee Min-ho as Gong Ryong.
• Gong Hyo-jin as Commander Eve Kim.
• Han Ji-eun as Choi Go-eun.
• Oh Jung-se as Kang Kang-soo.
• Kim Joo-heon as Park Dong-a.
• Lee El as Chief Kang.

Supporting Cast

• Lee Cho-hee, Heo Nam-jun, and Lee Doo-suk in supporting roles.

Reception

Despite high expectations, “When the Stars Gossip” received mixed to negative reviews. Critics and viewers cited a lack of chemistry between the leads, an incoherent plot, and unrealistic portrayals of space travel. The drama's average viewership rating was notably low for a production of its scale.

Where to Watch

Broadcast Schedule

Aired on tvN.

Streaming Access

• South Korea: TVING, Netflix.
• Globally: Netflix.

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