The latest episodes of When the Stars Gossip (2025) delivered high-stakes drama as Gong Ryong (Lee Min Ho) faced exposure for his illegal space experiment, while Eve Kim (Gong Hyo Jin) grappled with loyalty and personal revelations. Here’s a breakdown of the key moments from Episodes 13 and 14, which aired on February 15 and 16, 2025.
Episode 13: Tensions Rise and Secrets Surface
The episode opens with a tense confrontation between Eve and Go Eun (Han Ji Eun), Ryong’s former flame, who questions Eve’s relationship with him. Eve maintains professionalism, but Go Eun’s doubts linger, forcing Ryong to navigate unresolved tensions between the two women.
Meanwhile, Ryong and Kang Su (Oh Jung Se) face scrutiny at the Seoul Space Control Center. Footage from the space station reveals Kang Su’s involvement in smuggling fertilized human eggs, leading Chief Kang (Lee El) to order a disciplinary review. Flashbacks shed light on Ryong’s motivations, including his past with Go Eun and his hidden agenda to aid the MZ Group’s fertility project.
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A pivotal subplot involves Eve’s discovery of a pregnant mouse from her space experiment, symbolizing hope for reproductive research in space. However, tragedy strikes when the mouse and its pups die, mirroring Eve’s own struggles with abandonment and loss.
“I wanted to give them a chance.” — Eve Kim confesses her internal conflict about Ryong’s experiment.
Episode 14: Betrayal and a Heartbreaking Decision
The fallout from Ryong’s secret experiment dominates Episode 14. His phone, recovered from the space station, exposes incriminating messages about the illegal embryo creation. International authorities launch an investigation, threatening Ryong’s career and the Korean Space Agency’s credibility.
Eve’s personal journey takes a dramatic turn when DNA tests confirm Jung Na Mi (Jeong Young Joo), Ryong’s adoptive mother, is her biological mother. In an emotional scene, Eve returns a lunchbox to Na Mi, symbolizing her attempt to reconcile with a painful past.
“Forget about Christmas Eve. It’s okay if you forget.” — Eve tells Na Mi, burying her emotions to protect herself.
Faced with ethical dilemmas, Eve chooses to destroy the embryo to safeguard the space program, despite Ryong’s desperate pleas. Their final exchange highlights the rift between personal loyalty and duty:
“You’re a tourist. I’m the commander. I have to protect the station and the agency.” — Eve coldly informs Ryong, sealing his fate.
Kang Su’s downfall continues as he loses his astronaut privileges, while the crew’s motives for visiting him—linked to a lottery ticket subplot—remain ambiguous.
Key Takeaways
Ryong’s Downfall: His illegal experiment risks legal action and strains his relationship with Eve.
Eve’s Moral Crisis: Torn between ethics and empathy, she prioritizes her role as commander.
Family Revelations: Eve’s discovery of her biological mother adds emotional depth to her character.
Kang Su’s Isolation: Stripped of his career, he becomes a tragic figure in the scandal.
Upcoming Episodes: With Ryong facing prison and Eve’s loyalty tested, the finale promises explosive drama.
Fan Reactions
Social media buzzed after the episodes aired, with viewers divided over Eve’s decision:
“Eve did what she had to, but my heart breaks for Ryong!”
“Lee Min Ho’s acting in the final scene had me in tears. #WhenTheStarsGossip”
— Fans on X (formerly Twitter).
Final Episodes Alert
Episodes 15-16 of When the Stars Gossip air on February 22 and 23, 2025, on Netflix and tvN.
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