It fell into the 1% range.
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No one could have predicted that it would somehow get even worse… tvNWeekend K-Drama When the stars gossip – starring the best actors Lee Min Ho AND Gong Hyo Jin – continued its trend of hitting shocking milestones, as its ratings fell into the 1% range.
Second Nielsen Koreathe episode that aired on January 18 had a national rating of just 1.8%, marking a dramatic 1.0 percentage point drop from the previous episode, which had 2.8%. The series premiered on January 4 with a 3.3% rating, but has been trending steadily downward ever since.
When the stars gossip tells the story of Eve, a commander stationed in a zero-gravity space station, and Gong Ryong, an unexpected tourist on a secret mission. The show explores their intertwined lives and challenges in an environment beyond Earth. With a production budget of KRW 50.0 billion (approximately US$34.3 million) and five years of meticulous preparation, the project was expected to be a groundbreaking addition to Korean television.
Ryong confronted her boyfriend about his feelings and engagement, and Eve found out about her partner’s affair. I’m glad a clear line was drawn between each person and their partner before starting this relationship.#WhenTheStarsGossipEp5#WhenTheStelleGossip pic.twitter.com/PAqI9LYBCy
— Reem 🕊️ (@__kdramaland) January 18, 2025
The cast includes Hallyu star Lee Min Ho and acclaimed actress Gong Hyo Jin, whose casting as a couple attracted a lot of attention even before the K-Drama aired. However, despite the impressive team and concept, the series failed to capture audience interest, leaving many surprised by its sharp decline in ratings.
#LeeMinHo AS #GongRyong it’s truly another level of cuteness. as LMH said, GR is different from his previous roles. the clumsiest, the stupidest and the most childish🥰🥰 #WhenTheStarsGossipEp5 pic.twitter.com/6Iaym0NPAf
— 💫 (@kdramasfangirl) January 18, 2025
I don’t know how Eva will process this kind of betrayal:
– Ryong ruined their initial friendship with a love confession.
– Dong-a is in a relationship with his close friend and colleague
– Kangsu was caught doing illegal experiments. #WhenTheStelleGossip#WhenTheStarsGossipEp5 pic.twitter.com/9uYxwssXO8— Seo Jin (@drama_stantwt) January 18, 2025
The show’s difficulties have sparked discussion among fans and critics, with many wondering how a production of this scale could falter so drastically.
The K-Drama won by 50 billion has a resounding flop in the ratings
You can read the article below to learn more about When the Stars Gossip’s low ratings and possible reasons why it is failing in terms of numbers.
Lee Min Ho and Gong Hyo Jin’s new K-Drama drops in viewership: why?
