Viewers of the tvN drama ‘When The Stars Gossip’, featuring Lee Min Ho and Gong Hyo Jin, are expressing disappointment over a recent bed scene, calling attention to its dialogue, CGI effects, and overall direction.
Despite high-profile casting and initial interest, the drama has been struggling with declining ratings. Many are now criticizing its storyline, visual direction, and character development.
Controversial Bed Scene
In the latest episodes, a bed scene involving Gong Ryong (played by Lee Min Ho) and Eve Kim (played by Gong Hyo Jin) generated heated discussion. The sequence follows Gong Ryong as he fails to board a transport ship due to securing an incubator containing fertilized eggs. Eve Kim risks her life to rescue him, declaring, “I won’t let you die alone.”
Facing extreme cold and oxygen deprivation, the pair shares drinks and discusses their hopes for returning to Earth. However, when the scene transitions into a bed scene, viewers noted several questionable creative decisions.
Eve Kim’s line, “You know it’s warmer if you take your clothes off,” and Gong Ryong’s reply, “Should we try something even a mouse couldn’t do?” drew strong backlash for their perceived awkwardness. Critics also panned the use of CGI effects, which appeared to simulate the inside of a fertilized egg during the scene.
Viewer and Netizen Reactions
Netizens mocked the execution of the scene, with comments ranging from humorous quips to scathing critiques:
“A bed scene in space, but it’s directed to feel like being inside a fertilized egg.”
“500 billion won wasted.”
“Is this fanfiction or an actual production? This feels like a B-grade comedy.”
“Even Titanic didn’t do this kind of thing while freezing to death underwater.”
Critics also highlighted a particularly jarring moment where a screenshot of Lee Min Ho in a swimming pool, labeled “Hero of Giving Birth,” became widely shared and ridiculed. Some viewers questioned if the drama was receiving government funding to promote childbirth themes, as topics like pregnancy, fertilized eggs, and sperm have been central to the storyline.
The use of CGI in the drama has been a recurring complaint, with the latest episode amplifying these concerns. Viewers called the effects “outdated,” “corny,” and “tacky.” The direction of the bed scene, which featured an open embrace with a visible gap between the characters, was also criticized for looking awkward and unnatural.
One viewer commented, “That thing with the hole in the middle of the hug just makes it look even more awkward. Why didn’t they just cover it up?” Another added, “What is this? If I were an actor in this, I’d be embarrassed. It’s completely on the level of a B-grade movie.”
The lack of chemistry between the leads was another sticking point, with some saying that the scene felt forced and unnatural.
Future Prospects for ‘When The Stars Gossip’
As the drama progresses, the creators face significant challenges in redeeming its reception. Viewer expectations for a more coherent and visually polished storyline will likely weigh heavily on future episodes.
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