When The Stars Gossip is set to launch on both Netflix and tvN on January 4, 2025, bringing a unique mix of romance and science fiction to viewers worldwide. The drama features Lee Min-ho and Gong Hyo-jin in starring roles, igniting fan excitement with its novel setting – a space station where astronauts and space tourists navigate love and life.
Music and Soundtrack
BTS’s Jin contributes to the drama by singing the main theme song, set for release simultaneously with the drama’s premiere. This marks his second venture into drama OSTs after “Yours” for “Jirisan.” Fans have already begun to draw connections between the drama’s opening theme and Jin’s previous work, particularly noting similarities to the teaser for his song “The Astronaut.”
“The opening theme of the drama #WhenTheStarsGossip is so cute these astronauts doing normal human things in space drinking coffee and walking dog, it reminds me of The Astronaut teaser trailer can’t wait for the main OST by Jin.” – @itboygucci on X
Fan Reactions
Social media has seen an outpouring of excitement:
Plot and Premise
The series follows Gong Ryong (played by Lee Min-ho), an obstetrician-gynecologist who travels to space as a tourist with a mysterious mission, and Eve Kim (played by Gong Hyo-jin), a Korean-American astronaut known for her strict adherence to protocol. Their lives intertwine in the unique, challenging environment of space, exploring themes of love, duty, and human connection against the backdrop of the cosmos.
Cast and Characters
- Lee Min-ho as Gong Ryong – An OB-GYN with a hidden agenda for his space journey.
- Gong Hyo-jin as Eve Kim – A disciplined astronaut on her debut mission as a commander.
- Oh Jung-se as Kang Kang-su – Another astronaut who brings complexity to the crew’s interactions.
- Han Ji-eun as Choi Go-eun – A vibrant space tourist whose presence stirs up new dynamics aboard the station.
Additionally, the cast includes Heo Nam-jun from “Sweet Home” and “When The Phone Rings,” and Kim Joo-hun known for roles in “Castaway Diva,” “Big Mouth,” and “Missing Crown Prince.”
Production Details
Directed by Park Shin-woo of “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay” fame and written by Seo Sook-hyang, known for “Pasta” and “Jealousy Incarnate,” the drama has been a joint production by CJ ENM and Studio Dragon. With a budget around 50 billion KRW ($34 million), the show promises high-quality special effects to authentically portray life in space.
Release Information
- Premiere Date: January 4, 2025
- Airing Schedule: Saturdays and Sundays at 9:20 PM KST on tvN
- Streaming: Available on Netflix internationally, episodes will be released shortly after the Korean broadcast.
The anticipation for the drama and Jin’s OST has significantly amplified the buzz around this release, with fans eagerly sharing their thoughts and expectations across platforms.
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