Ratings: IMDB: ?/10 MyDramaList: ?/10
Release date: January 4, 2025
Genres: Sci-Fi, Romance
Country of origin: South Korea
Director: Park Shin-woo
Tongue: Korean
Where to look
Netflix
Trailer
Summary
“When the Stars Gossip” takes place aboard a zero-gravity space station, centering on the story of boss Eve (Gong Hyo-jin) and an uninvited guest, Gong Ryong (Lee Min-ho). Their interactions, conflicts and cooperation in the unfamiliar space setting create the foundation for the series.
Launch
News
“When the Stars Gossip” has a staggering production budget of 50 billion won.
The drama offers a variety of unique episodes set aboard the ILS (International Lunar Station), offering fresh and exciting storytelling. Daily life in a microgravity environment promises to fascinate viewers with its imaginative scenarios.
Key roles are played by the International Orbital Union (IOU) and the Mission Control Center (MCC), both integral to the story. IOU is a virtual international organization that manages space missions, while MCC supports astronauts and ensures their safe return.
Director Park Shin-woo explained the choice of space as the setting: “I wanted to explore how Earth’s norms and ethics change in the zero gravity conditions of space.” The drama aims to offer more than just entertainment by incorporating a profound message into its narrative.
Gong Hyo-jin described the project as “a new challenge that contributes to diversity” and assured viewers that they would experience surprises beyond their imagination.
“When the Stars Gossip” has already generated considerable interest on SNS and in the charts. A short video showing scenes in zero gravity has garnered over 15 million views on Instagram, further demonstrating the global appeal of K content. According to Good Data Corporation’s rankings, the drama placed 7th on the TV-OTT chart even before its premiere, establishing its status as a highly anticipated series.
