Actress Gong Hyo Jin has shared her heartfelt thoughts as Ask the Stars comes to an end.

In tvN’s weekend drama Ask the Stars (written by Seo Sook Hyang, directed by Park Shin Woo), Gong Hyo Jin took on the role of Eve Kim, a determined space commander leading a mission beyond Earth. Her powerful performance as a strong leader with a deeply emotional side left a lasting impression.

On February 21, through her agency Management SOOP, Gong Hyo Jin reflected on the journey, saying, "From the moment I received the script, I was excited about playing a female commander in a leadership role."

However, she admitted the project pushed her to her limits. "Out of all the projects I’ve worked on, this was the most difficult and the longest. It was my first time filming a fully pre-produced drama, so the emotions I felt on set were new and unfamiliar. But in many ways, it turned out to be an unforgettable experience."

Despite the drama’s struggles, she took pride in the finished product. "Just the fact that this drama made it to the screen after such a long filming process and post-production work makes me feel like I’ve accomplished everything I wanted. Watching every scene after post-production made me appreciate the efforts of the entire staff, and I’m truly grateful. Now that only two episodes remain, the thought of saying goodbye makes this winter feel especially cold."

She also expressed her hopes for viewers, saying, "As an actress, I was drawn to the charm of a fresh and unique story, and I hope viewers enjoyed following along with this new kind of plot. I also hope they were able to fully experience the diversity of Korean drama genres. To everyone who embraced the unfamiliar yet honest storytelling of Ask the Stars, I sincerely thank you."

Despite boasting a 500 billion KRW production budget and a star-studded cast including Lee Min Ho (as Gong Ryong) and Oh Jung Se (as Kang Kang Soo), Ask the Stars struggled with shockingly low ratings, staying in the 1% range throughout its run.

The final episode, Episode 16, will air on February 23 at 9:20 PM KST. Will the drama leave a lasting impact despite its underwhelming numbers? Fans will have to wait and see.

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Kim Soo Hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, has spoken up about the recent controversy involving the late Sulli and her bed scene in the 2017 movie Real.

On April 2, Gold Medalist released an official statement saying, “From the very beginning, the role of Song Yoohwa, played by the late Sulli, included a bed scene. This was clearly stated during casting, and the actress had to be comfortable with it.”

They explained, “Just like job listings mention necessary qualifications, this role required exposure, and that was made clear in advance. If these things are only discussed after casting, it can create unnecessary pressure on the actor.”

The agency also emphasized, “Sulli and her agency were fully aware of the bed scene before she accepted the role. The script clearly described the level of exposure required, and the contract also included these details.”

Addressing rumors about a body double, they stated, “There was no body double for the acting. A ‘standing actor’ was only used during rehearsals to help with movement cues.”

Gold Medalist also included statements from Real’s assistant director Kim Joong Wook and script supervisor Lee Jun Hyun, confirming, “No actor was ever forced into doing a bed scene or nudity. That would never happen on set.”

As for claims that they contacted Sulli’s mother, the agency denied it and responded to her brother’s accusations, saying, “It’s understandable to have concerns about things heard at the funeral. However, bringing up something from six years ago and spreading false information as if it were personally witnessed is hard to accept.”

Finally, they urged people to stop spreading false rumors, saying, “Many people worked hard on Real, and these baseless accusations are hurtful. Also, there have been false rumors targeting Kim Soo Hyun recently. We sincerely ask for an end to speculative reports and misinformation.”

This comes after the late Sulli’s older brother, Choi, raised concerns on March 28 about the bed scene in Real, demanding answers from Kim Soo Hyun and director Lee Sa Rang.

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