The ENA romantic comedy series “My Troublesome Star” concluded its run on September 23, 2025, on a high note. The finale episode scored an average nationwide rating of 4.3 percent, marking the drama’s personal best performance throughout its 12-episode broadcast. This represented an increase from the 3.9 percent rating achieved by the penultimate episode .
Series Conclusion and Key Events
The final episode, which had a runtime of 65 minutes, aimed to tie up the story of Im Se Ra, played by Uhm Jung Hwa . After a season involving schemes and confrontations, the storyline reached its climax. Se Ra finally uncovered the truth about the car accident that disrupted her career 25 years earlier, discovering that her rival, Go Hee Young (Lee El), was involved in the plot .
The conclusion featured a confrontation between the two characters. Se Ra publicly slapped Hee Young during a film shoot, declaring she knew the truth about the past. This led to Hee Young having a meltdown, which was recorded by fans and spread online, triggering a scandal that connected her to Se Ra’s old accident . The drama also resolved other plotlines, with the powerful men who tried to silence Se Ra facing justice. Se Ra’s friend, Sun Young, went live on a popular channel to confirm the truth about Hee Young’s betrayal, helping to restore Se Ra’s public reputation .
A New Beginning for the Characters
With her name cleared, the series ended by showing Im Se Ra moving forward with her life. She opened her own entertainment company, aiming to guide young talent with integrity, and her first trainee was her niece, Da Hee . The episode included a time jump to a major award show, where Se Ra won the Best Supporting Actress award. During her emotional speech, she thanked those who supported her. She was accompanied by Dokgo Chul (Song Seung Heon), and the two confessed their love for each other in front of the media, embracing a hopeful future together .
Behind the Scenes and Production Details
“My Troublesome Star” is a South Korean series that aired on the ENA network from August 18 to September 23, 2025 . The show was developed by KT Studio Genie and produced by Jumbo Film and Studio Bom . The series was directed by Choi Young-hoon, with a screenplay written by Park Ji-ha . The main cast included Uhm Jung Hwa, Song Seung Heon, Lee El, and Oh Dae Hwan .
The drama told the story of a top actress, Im Se Ra, who wakes up after a car accident to find herself 25 years in the future, living in a different body as an ordinary middle-aged woman named Bong Cheong Ja. The plot followed her journey to navigate this new reality and reclaim her lost stardom .
Viewer Response and Critical Reception
The show’s viewership showed a generally positive trend throughout its run. It started with a 1.3 percent rating for its first episode and gradually climbed, eventually breaking the 4 percent mark in its final episodes . The finale’s rating of 4.3 percent was the series’ highest . However, critical opinions on the ending were mixed. One review described the finale as a letdown, feeling that it rushed through revelations and resolutions. The review noted that characters were dealt with quickly and that the final award show scene felt cliched and out of sync with the intense journey of the main character .
Throughout its broadcast, “My Troublesome Star” competed in its time slot with other programs, including tvN’s “Shin’s Project,” which recorded a 7.7 percent rating around the same period . The series is available for streaming on Viu in selected regions and on Viki .
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