Actors Lee Min Ho and Gong Hyo Jin’s much-awaited new drama Ask the Stars is set to premiere on January 4, 2025, on tvN.

The new romantic comedy drama tells the story of Eve (played by Gong Hyo Jin), the commander of a space station, and a mysterious guest named Gong Ryong (played by Lee Min Ho), who comes with a secret mission.

Set in a zero-gravity space station, the drama is the first of its kind in Korea and has already gained a lot of attention.

Ask the Stars is written by renowned romantic comedy writer Seo Suk Hyang and directed by Park Shin Woo, who is known for creating deeply emotional and engaging stories. This marks the reunion of Gong Hyo Jin and Park Shin Woo after their successful collaboration on the 2016 drama Jealousy Incarnate.

Additionally, Lee Min Ho and Gong Hyo Jin’s first meeting on screen is a major point of excitement for fans, especially with a star-studded supporting cast, including Oh Jung Se, Han Ji Eun, Kim Ju Hun, Lee El, Lee Cho Hee, and Heo Nam Joon.

Lee Min Ho will play Gong Ryong, a space tourist and a wealthy heir to the MZ Group, who secretly carries a mysterious mission.

As Gong Ryong stays in the space station for a few days, the drama focuses on his hidden purpose and his suspicious behavior, leaving viewers curious about what his mission might be.

Gong Hyo Jin will portray Eve Kim, the space station’s commander. Eve is a perfectionist who follows strict rules, determined to complete her mission without mistakes.

She will face various dangers as she embarks on her first space station assignment. Fans are excited to see how Gong Hyo Jin brings this complex character to life.

Other notable cast members include Oh Jung Se, who will play Kang Kang Soo, a quirky scientist researching fruit flies at the space station. Kang Soo is a second-generation heir to a global finance group, who unexpectedly ventures into space for a life of risk and adventure.

Han Ji Eun will play Choi Go Eun, Gong Ryong’s lover, who is also the last heir of the MZ Group. She is portrayed as the ideal woman, admired for her beauty, intelligence, and ability, making her the perfect role model and a dream for many men.

Supporting characters will be played by Kim Ju Hun as a veteran astronaut, Park Dong Ah, and Lee El as Chief Kang, who manages the space station’s operations from Earth. Lee Cho Hee will take on the role of twin sisters, Mina and Dona Lee, while Heo Nam Joon will play a scientist studying dementia in space, adding a comedic touch to the team.

The production team promises a captivating storyline with diverse characters whose relationships reflect universal human experiences. The drama will combine a stunning visual effect of the vast universe with an engaging narrative, bringing a never-before-seen space office genre to viewers.

Ask the Stars will premiere on January 4, 2025, at 9:20 PM KST on tvN.

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Actress Kang Ye Won got emotional as she opened up about why she took a break from broadcasting and why she’s finally giving love a chance.

On the March 3 episode of tvN STORY’s Can I Love Now?, Kang Ye Won made her debut as a new participant looking for romance.

During the broadcast, she revealed that negative online comments had deeply affected her. "I used to cry all the time reading comments. I get hurt easily. What might be a small wound for others feels like a huge blow to me," she shared, expressing the stress she faced from malicious remarks.

She also admitted that at one point, she wanted to leave everything behind. "I kept thinking, ‘How long do I have to keep working this hard?’ and it became overwhelming."

She added, "At one point, I thought, ‘I should just quit everything and move to the countryside,’ and that idea actually gave me peace," she confessed.

When it came to dating, Kang Ye Won shared that she had always been content watching others fall in love.

"It never worked out for me. I wasn’t the type to ask for introductions either. I just found comfort in living as an observer. Maybe it’s my fate. I’m fearful, and I lack courage. If I feel like someone might hurt me, I block them out from the start," she admitted.

However, the actress revealed that she ultimately joined Can I Love Now? for her father. "My dad was born in 1943. He had me late in life, and his health isn’t great."

She added, "I realized that if I continue living alone like this, I won’t be able to give my parents any hope until the moment they pass away," she said with tears in her eyes. "My perspective on life has changed. I no longer think just about myself, but about my parents."

Kang Ye Won’s heartfelt confession touched many viewers, leaving fans rooting for her to find happiness.

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