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When the Stars Gossip
Promotional poster
Hangul
별들에게 물어봐
Literal meaningAsk the Stars
Revised RomanizationByeoldeur-ege mur-eobwa
McCune–ReischauerPyŏltŭrege murŏbwa
Genre
Created byStudio Dragon
Written bySeo Sook-hyang
Directed byPark Shin-woo [ko]
Starring
Music byNam Hye-seung[2]
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes6
Production
Running time70 minutes[3]
Production companies
Budget₩50 billion[5]
Original release
NetworktvN
ReleaseJanuary 4, 2025 (2025-01-04) –
present

When the Stars Gossip (Korean: 별들에게 물어봐) is an ongoing South Korean television series written by Seo Sook-hyang, directed by Park Shin-woo [ko] and starring Lee Min-ho and Gong Hyo-jin. The series follows the fateful encounter of a space-tourist and an astronaut on a space station.[6] It premiered on tvN on January 4, 2025, and airs every Saturday and Sunday at 21:20 (KST). It is also available for streaming on Netflix in selected regions.

Cast and characters

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Main

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An obstetrician-gynecologist with a strong sense of responsibility who arrives at the space station as a tourist.
A Korean-American astronaut.
A space experiment expert who has been on the space station for ten months.
CEO of MZ Electronics. She is the daughter of MZ Group Chairman, Choi Jae-ryong, and Gong Ryong's fiancé.

Supporting

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People at MCC

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A veteran astronaut who has been to the space station three times and is a member of Seoul's MCC with Eve Kim.
A world-famous female astronaut and the first Korean-American woman to become IOU Space Center Vice President.
Mina Lee's twin sister. A space doctor of IOU who checks the overall medical of the astronauts of Expedition 3.
  • Lee Hyun-kyun as Han Si-won[12]
A director of flight operations.
MCC's mouse experimental partner.

People at ILS

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Space scientist in charge of plants and Dona Lee's twin sister.
Space scientist in charge of mice.

People at MZ Group

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Chairman of MZ Group.
A pediatrics and adolescents doctor at MZ Hospital.
  • Kim Kyung-duk as Secretary Go[16]
Go-eun's secretary.
  • Im Sung-jae as Jeon Yi-man[16]
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at MZ Hospital.

People around Gong Ryong

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Ryong's mother.

Special appearance

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Production

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Casting

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On November 18, 2021, it was revealed that Lee Min-ho and Gong Hyo-jin were in talks to take on the lead roles of a new drama series written by writer Seo Sook-hyang.[19] On January 26, 2022, it was revealed that Oh Jung-se was offered a role and that the proposal is under review.[20] On March 28, 2022, Lee and Gong were confirmed as the leads.[6]

Filming

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Filming began in April 2022.[5] On February 8, 2023, Lee Min-ho posted on Instagram that the filming of the series has ended.[21]

Release

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The series premiered on January 4, at 21:20 (KST).[22] It is also available to stream on Netflix.[23]

Original soundtrack

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Part 1

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Released on January 5, 2025
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Feel Like a Million"
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Park Jin-ho
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Park Jin-ho
Big Naughty3:19
2."Feel Like a Million" 
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Park Jin-ho
 3:19
Total length:6:38

Viewership

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When the Stars Gossip : South Korea viewers per episode (thousands)
SeasonEpisode numberAverage
12345678910111213141516
1890969628744462721TBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBD
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[24]
Average TV viewership ratings
Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[24]
Nationwide Seoul
1 January 4, 2025 3.324% (1st) 3.818% (1st)
2 January 5, 2025 3.883% (1st) 3.910% (1st)
3 January 11, 2025 2.237% (4th) 2.679% (3rd)
4 January 12, 2025 2.781% (2nd) 3.042% (1st)
5 January 18, 2025 1.8% (NR) 1.939% (6th)
6 January 19, 2025 2.905% (4th) 3.076% (2nd)
7 January 25, 2025
8 January 26, 2025
9 February 1, 2025
10 February 2, 2025
11 February 8, 2025
12 February 9, 2025
13 February 15, 2025
14 February 16, 2025
15 February 22, 2025
16 February 23, 2025
Average — —
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
  • This drama airs on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC, and EBS).

References

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  1. ^ a b Lee, Gyu-lee (March 29, 2022). "Lee Min-ho, Gong Hyo-jin to co-star in new rom-com series". The Korea Times. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  2. ^ Ahn, Byeong-gil (January 5, 2024). '별들에게 물어봐' OST, BIG Naughty(서동현) 첫 주자 ['Ask the Stars' OST, BIG Naughty (Seo Dong-hyun) first runner]. sports.khan (in Korean). Retrieved January 5, 2025 – via Naver.
  3. ^ CJ, ENM. 별들에게 물어봐 [When the Stars Gossip]. watch.cjenm. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Choi, Yoon-na (March 28, 2022). 이민호X공효진, '별들에게 물어봐' 출연 확정[공식] [Lee Min-ho X Gong Hyo-jin confirmed to appear in 'Ask the Stars' [Official]] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Retrieved July 25, 2022 – via Naver.
  5. ^ a b 5년 준비·500억 투입...이민호·공효진 '별들에게 물어봐' [5 years preparation, 50 billion won investment... Lee Min-ho and Gong Hyo-jin in 'Ask the Stars']. Newsis. March 28, 2022.
  6. ^ a b c d Ha, Ji-won (March 28, 2022). 오정세 측 "'별들에게 물어봐' 제안 받고 검토 중" [Lee Min-ho X Gong Hyo-jin confirmed to appear in 'Ask the Stars'] (in Korean). ExposeNews. Retrieved March 30, 2022 – via Naver.
  7. ^ Park, Jin-young (May 20, 2022). 다시 만난 공효진x오정세, '별들에게 물어봐' 깜짝 공개 [Gong Hyo-jin and Oh Jeong-se meet again, surprise release of 'Ask the Stars'] (in Korean). Joy News 24. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
  8. ^ Moon, Ji-yeon (March 28, 2022). 한지은, 이민호 약혼녀된다..대작 '별들에게 물어봐' 주인공 [Han Ji-eun as Lee Min-ho's fiance, the main character of the masterpiece 'Ask the Stars'] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
  9. ^ Kim, Na-ra (April 4, 2022). 한지은, 이민호 '예비 신부' 된다..."'별들에게 물어봐' 합류" [공식] [Han Ji-eun and Lee Min-ho become 'pre-bride'... "Joining 'Ask the Stars'" [Official]] (in Korean). My Daily [ko]. Retrieved April 4, 2022 – via Naver.
  10. ^ Cheah, Ashley (January 9, 2025). "Hallyu Spotlight: 4 things to know about Netflix's When the Stars Gossip". HallyuSG. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
  11. ^ Park, Ah-reum (September 19, 2022). 김주헌 '별들에게 물어봐' 출연, 우주비행사 된다[공식] [Kim Joo-heon appears in 'Ask the Stars' and becomes an astronaut [Official]] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved September 19, 2022 – via Naver.
  12. ^ a b c d e 이민호·공효진→오정세, 태양계 궤도 같은 인물관계도 (별들에게 물어봐). 스포츠동아 (in Korean). December 20, 2024. Retrieved December 24, 2024.
  13. ^ 별들에게 물어봐 | tvN. tvn.cjenm.com (in Korean). Retrieved December 24, 2024.
  14. ^ Keller, Joel (January 6, 2025). "'When The Stars Gossip' Netflix Review: Stream It Or Skip It?". Decider. Retrieved January 7, 2025. The third member of the crew is the pilot, Santiago González (Alex Hafner).
  15. ^ 별들에게 물어봐 | tvN. tvn.cjenm.com (in Korean). Retrieved December 24, 2024.
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  18. ^ Park, Ah-reum (September 21, 2022). 박진주 '별들에게 물어봐' 특별출연 "'질투의 화신' 인연"[공식] [Park Jin-joo's 'Ask the Stars' Special Appearance "The Relationship of 'Incarnation of Jealousy'" [Official]] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved September 21, 2022 – via Naver.
  19. ^ Kang, Nae-ri (November 18, 2021). 이민호, 공효진과 조우할까...서숙향 작가 '별들에게 물어봐' 주인공 물망 [Will Lee Min-ho and Gong Hyo-jin meet? Seo Sook-hyang's 'Ask the Stars' main character]. YTN (in Korean). Retrieved March 30, 2022 – via Naver.
  20. ^ Park, Jung-min (January 26, 2022). 오정세 측 "'별들에게 물어봐' 제안 받고 검토 중" [Oh Jeong-se's side ""Ask the Stars" proposal is under review"] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved March 30, 2022 – via Naver.
  21. ^ Jang, Jin-ri (February 8, 2023). 이민호, '케빈오♥' 공효진 끌어안고...'별들에게 물어봐' 촬영 끝 (in Korean). SpoTV News. Retrieved February 12, 2023 – via Naver.
  22. ^ Baek, Seung-hoon (November 20, 2024). 이민호→공효진 '별들에게 물어봐', 내년 1월 4일 편성 확정 [Lee Min-ho→Gong Hyo-jin 'Ask the Stars', Scheduled for January 4th Next Year] (in Korean). iMBC. Retrieved November 20, 2024 – via Naver.
  23. ^ Oh, Seung-hyun (November 20, 2024). 이민호♥공효진, 우주에서 무중력 스킨십...500억 대작 '별들에게 물어봐' 기대↑ [엑's 이슈] [Lee Min-ho♥Gong Hyo-jin, zero-gravity skinship in space...Expectations↑ for the 50 billion won blockbuster 'Ask the Stars' [X's Issue]] (in Korean). Xports News. Retrieved November 21, 2024 – via Naver.
  24. ^ a b Nielsen Korea ratings:
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