| Genre | Romantic comedy |
|---|---|
| Developer | KT Studio Genie |
| Screenplay | Park Ji-ha |
| Director | Choi Young-hoon |
| Starring | |
| Music | Jin Ha-di[1] |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
| Num episodes | 12 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Company |
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| Network | |
| First aired | August 18, 2025 |
| Last aired | September 23, 2025 |
| Hangul | ^금쪽같은 내 스타 |
|---|---|
| Lk | My Golden Star |
My Troublesome Star () is a 2025 South Korean television series starring Uhm Jung-hwa, Song Seung-heon, Lee El, Oh Dae-hwan, and Jang Da-ah.[2] It aired on ENA from August 18, to September 23, 2025, every Saturday and Sunday at 22:00 (KST).[3] And also subsequently streaming on Genie TV.
The drama follows the story of a once-celebrated actress who, after a mysterious accident, wakes up 25 years later in a completely different life, embarking on a journey to reclaim her lost stardom.[4]
The series is also available for streaming on Viu in selected regions.
Synopsis
My Troublesome Star centers on Im Se-ra, a renowned South Korean actress. At the height of her career, Se-ra is involved in a car accident that leaves her unconscious. When she awakens, she finds herself 25 years in the future, inhabiting the body of a 50-year-old woman living in a modest, rundown rental room. With no recollection of the intervening years and her fame a distant memory, Se-ra is shocked to discover her fall from grace. Determined to reclaim her status as a top star, she navigates the challenges of a changed entertainment industry and her own transformed circumstances.
Cast and characters
Main
- Uhm Jung-hwa as Im Se-ra / Bong Cheong-ja[4]
- Jang Da-ah as young Im Se-ra / Bong Cheong-ja[5]
- A celebrated actress who wakes up 25 years after a car accident in an unfamiliar body and life, determined to restore her former glory.
- Song Seung-heon as Dokgo Cheol[2]
- Lee Min-jae as young Dokgo Cheol
- A former hotshot detective now relegated to the traffic division due to an unexpected incident. His life takes a dramatic turn when he encounters Bong Cheong-ja, who claims to be the legendary actress Im Se-ra, who shook South Korea 25 years ago before disappearing.
- Lee El as Ko Hui-yeong[6]
- Lee Da-yeon as young Ko Hui-yeong
- A former supporting actress who lived in Im Se-ra's shadow, swallowing bitter tears. After Se-ra's disappearance, Hee-young seizes the opportunity to become a global star. She grows wary and defensive when rumors of Im Se-ra's return surface.
- Oh Dae-hwan as Kang Du-won[2]
- Heo Gun-young as young Kang Du-won
- The powerful CEO of TwoOne Entertainment, who was once Im Se-ra's beleaguered road manager 25 years ago. Having survived the cutthroat entertainment industry, he has achieved success but remains cautious and deferential in the presence of the re-emerged Im Se-ra.
Supporting
- Song Si-an as Sa Seon-yeong[7]
Special appearance
- Ji Jin-hee as Wonban[8]
- A top actor whose first love is Im Se-ra.
Production
My Troublesome Star is produced by Jumbo Film and Studio Bom, with Choi Young-huon directing the series who previously directed One the Woman (2021). The screenplay was written by Park Ji-ha, the same scriptwriter for Miss Night and Day (2024).[3]
Viewership
| Ep. | Original broadcast date | Average audience share (Nielsen Korea)[9][10] | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide | Seoul | ||
| 1 | August 18, 2025 | 1.3% (NR) | 1.2% (NR) |
| 2 | August 19, 2025 | 1.901% (3rd) | 1.775% (3rd) |
| 3 | August 25, 2025 | 2.412% (2nd) | 2.263% (2nd) |
| 4 | August 26, 2025 | 3.096% (2nd) | 2.781% (2nd) |
| 5 | September 1, 2025 | 3.086% (2nd) | 2.628% (3rd) |
| 6 | September 2, 2025 | 3.832% (1st) | 3.366% (2nd) |
| 7 | September 8, 2025 | 3.376% (1st) | 3.138% (1st) |
| 8 | September 9, 2025 | 4.242% (1st) | 3.882% (2nd) |
| 9 | September 15, 2025 | 3.890% (2nd) | 3.627% (2nd) |
| 10 | September 16, 2025 | 3.999% (2nd) | 3.478% (2nd) |
| 11 | September 22, 2025 | 3.876% (2nd) | 3.681% (2nd) |
| 12 | September 23, 2025 | 4.338% (2nd) | 3.891% (2nd) |
| Average | 3.279% | 2.976% | |
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References
- ^ Ahn, Byeong-gil (August 19, 2025). "ko: 치즈 ‘금쪽같은 내 스타’ OST 첫 주자" [Cheese is the first runner-up for the 'My Golden Star' OST] (in Korean). kyunghyang. Retrieved August 21, 2025. – via Naver.
- ^ Kim, Ji-hye (2025-03-24). "엄정화X송승헌X이엘X오대환, '금쪽같은 내 스타' 캐스팅 확정[공식]" [Um Jung-hwa X Song Seung-heon X EL X Oh Dae-hwan has been confirmed to cast 'My Troublesome Star']. HeraldPOP. Archived 2025-08-22 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ^ Kim, Yang-su (2025-08-12). "[종합] '금쪽같은 내스타' 엄정화x송승헌, 10년만 재회⋯'차정숙' '우영우' 넘을까" [Um Jung-hwa x Song Seung-heon, the first reunion ⋯ in 10 years. Will it be more than "Cha Jung-sook" and "Woo Young-woo"]. JoyNews24
- ^ Yun, Hwi-sun (2025-03-25). "엄정화, '차정숙' 대박 2년 만에 차기작 '금쪽같은 내 스타' 컴백 [공식]" [Um Jung-hwa's makes a comeback after big hit "Cha Jung-sook" two years ago with "My Troublesome Star"]. OSEN
- ^ Seo, Seung-a (2025-02-28). "'장원영 언니' 장다아, 엄정화-송승헌 만날까?…"'금쪽같은 내스타' 출연 확정"(공식)" [Will Jang Won-young's sister, Jang Da-ah meet Um Jung-hwa-Song Seung-heon?... Confirmed for "My Troublesome Star"]. topstarnews. Archived 2025-08-27 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ^ Kim, Ye-eun (2025-03-24). "엄정화부터 송승헌·이엘까지…'금쪽같은 내 스타' 라인업 완성 [공식입장]" [From Uhm Jung-hwa to Song Seung-heon and Lee El...The line-up for "My Troublesome Star" is complete.]. OSEN
- ^ "엄정화♥송승헌 웃었다, 해피엔딩 (금쪽같은내스타) [TV종합]" (in Korean). Sports Donga. September 24, 2025. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
- ^ Kim, Yang-soo (September 15, 2025). "ko:지진희, '금쪽같은 내스타' 특별 출연⋯"엄정화, 내 첫사랑"" (in Korean). Joy News 24. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
- ^ Nielsen Korea ratings: * "Ep. 2" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. August 19, 2025. Archived August 22, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 20, 2025. * "Ep. 3" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. August 25, 2025. Archived August 26, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 26, 2025. * "Ep. 4". Nielsen Korea. August 26, 2025. Archived August 26, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 27, 2025. * "Ep. 5". Nielsen Korea. September 1, 2025. Archived September 1, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 2, 2025. * "Ep. 6". Nielsen Korea. September 2, 2025. Archived September 14, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 3, 2025. * "Ep. 7" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. September 8, 2025. Archived September 9, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 9, 2025. * "Ep. 8" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. September 9, 2025. Archived September 9, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 10, 2025. * "Ep. 9" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. September 15, 2025. Archived September 15, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 16, 2025. * "Ep. 10" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. September 16, 2025. Archived September 17, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 17, 2025. * "Ep. 11" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. September 22, 2025. Archived September 23, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 23, 2025. * "Ep. 12" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. September 23, 2025. Archived September 23, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 17, 2025.
- ^ "ko:금쪽같은 내 스타 시청률" [My Troublesome Star ratings] (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. August 18, 2025. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
External links
- (in Korean)