What if "Shooting Stars" fails, as a number of recent Korean films have?

The first episode of "Shooting Stars", a new series starring Lee Sung Kyung and "Penthouse Prince" Kim Young Dae, aired last night, April 22.

It is well known that this is the series that caused Kim Young Dae to reject "School 2021" in order to obtain it. However, it appears that this trade-off is not worth it as "Shooting Stars" has a mediocre start.

The series' first episode, which aired last Friday night, received only a 1.6 percent rating on TV. The audience also had negative feedback about the series, particularly about the male lead's acting, Kim Young Dae.

Kim Young Dae has been described as "just for looks" since the "Penthouse" era, and his acting has improved but remains inferior to his co-star Lee Sung Kyung in this series. Another issue that makes "Shooting the Star" less appealing is the series concept.

Originally, more than a year ago, Korean series exploiting the issue of celebrities' lifestyles, behind the scenes of entertainment are exceedingly selective about the audience.

Before "Shooting the Star," there were shows like "Idol: The Coup," "Imitaton", and so on. All got extremely low ratings, averaging approximately 1% or higher.

This series topic, which was popular approximately a decade ago, is no longer highly appealing to audiences.

Why did tvN invest in "Shooting the Star" despite being an exceptionally sensitive channel in catching trending themes and according to the audience's tastes?

Audience comments:

• Didn't expect much from Kim Young Dae and it's been forever
• Kim Young Dae is so different from Sung Kyung, I don't want to watch the acting
• I don't understand why they're still making series about idols these days, how many failed attempts did tvN take the risk
• Lee Sung Kyung is more boring than when she was a German medical teacher. I don't understand. Why did she choose such a boring script?

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Fans eagerly waiting for Episode 9 of Love Scout will have to wait a little longer! Instead of the next episode, SBS has decided to air a special broadcast on January 31st.

According to the production team, this special episode will be aired on Friday, January 31st, at 10 PM KST, while Episode 9 is now set to broadcast on Saturday, February 1st, at 9:50 PM KST.

To keep fans entertained, Love Scout has also dropped new behind-the-scenes photos in celebration of the Lunar New Year holiday! The newly released cuts highlight Han Ji Min and Lee Jun Hyuk’s passionate performances.

Han Ji Min radiates her signature bright and lovely energy on set, while Lee Jun Hyuk fully immerses himself in his role, paying attention to every detail. The two actors’ dedication shines through, making the drama’s romance even more captivating!

The behind-the-scenes shots also showcase Han Ji Min and Lee Jun Hyuk’s undeniable chemistry. One particular photo has fans swooning—Han Ji Min flashes a bright smile while Lee Jun Hyuk playfully places a finger on her head, showing their effortless bond.

Their close proximity adds a sophisticated and mature charm that’s hard to miss. With their romance officially blooming in Episode 8, fans can’t wait to see how their love story unfolds!

On January 30th, the production team shared a warm message, saying, “We hope everyone had a wonderful Lunar New Year holiday.”

They continued, “Han Ji Min and Lee Jun Hyuk’s chemistry has always been top-tier. They are already perfect actors, but they continue to exchange ideas and work hard to create even deeper emotions on screen.”

The team also teased what’s coming next, saying, “With only four episodes left, Ji Yoon and Eun Ho will help each other grow through a more mature love. Please stay with Love Scout until the very end!”

With emotions running high and only a few episodes left, fans are more excited than ever to see how this romance will develop. Will Ji Yoon and Eun Ho get their happy ending? Stay tuned!

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