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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BTS’s J-Hope is keeping fans excited as he drops even more stunning concept photos for his highly anticipated new single!

On March 4, J-Hope released the second concept photo for his digital single "Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)" through BTS’s official social media, giving fans another glimpse into the warm and romantic theme of his comeback.

In the latest photos, J-Hope brings out the sweet and dreamy vibes of being in love—all in the most familiar place, his home.

He’s seen lying comfortably on a cozy rug, talking on the phone with a blissful smile, and daydreaming with his feet propped up on a chair.

Sitting on the edge of a bathtub, he looks completely relaxed, lost in thought, as the soft sunlight wraps around him, adding to the sentimental and heartwarming mood.

The dreamy setting and his gentle, love-filled expressions perfectly match the theme of "Sweet Dreams," making fans even more excited for the song’s release!

Before the official release, J-Hope will drop teaser videos on March 5 and 6, leading up to the big moment on March 7 at 2 PM KST.

To celebrate, J-Hope is also holding an exclusive offline fan event, "Sweet Dreamland," where 613 lucky ARMYs will get to experience the magic in person at 1 PM KST on March 7.

The number 613 isn’t random—it represents BTS’s debut date, June 13, showing J-Hope’s deep appreciation for his fans.

And don’t worry if you can’t be there in person—the event will be livestreamed on Weverse, so ARMYs all over the world can join in the fun!

"Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)" is a romantic serenade filled with J-Hope’s heartfelt emotions and a desire to love and be loved. With R&B star Miguel lending his smooth vocals to the track, anticipation is through the roof!

J-Hope has already started his first solo world tour with the "j-hope Tour ‘HOPE ON THE STAGE’ in SEOUL", held at the KSPO DOME from February 28 to March 2.

But he didn’t stop there—he surprised fans with a pre-release performance of "Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)," and the crowd went wild!

Even before the official release, the song is already getting rave reviews! On March 3, British music magazine NME gave the concert a five-star rating, praising J-Hope’s powerful stage presence and saying:

"It was clear how much he missed the stage, and that’s where he shines the brightest. He has already proven his abilities as a BTS member, and now, he has done so again as a solo artist. He fully showcased his talent and radiated an energy stronger than ever before."

With a new single, an exclusive fan event, and an exciting world tour ahead, J-Hope is set to dominate the music scene once again! Are you ready to experience "Sweet Dreams"?

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