My Troublesome Star stars Uhm Jung-hwa, Song Seung-heon, Jang Da-ah, and Lee Min-jae, moving between their youthful past and their bickering present to create a rapidly changing romantic comedy.
The Genie TV original drama 'My Troublesome Star' (directed by Choi Young-hoon, written by Park Ji-ha, planned by KT Studio Genie, produced by Jumbo Film), which will first air on the 18th (Monday) at 10 p.m., revealed on the 6th the first meeting of Bong Cheong-ja (played by Uhm Jung-hwa) and Dok Go-cheol (played by Song Seung-heon) from 25 years ago. The youthful atmosphere of 'national first love' Im Se-ra (played by Jang Da-ah) and rookie detective Dok Go-cheol (played by Lee Min-jae) raises the excitement, contrasting sharply with their current bickering.
'My Troublesome Star' is a romantic comedy that depicts the dramatic life of a top star who suddenly becomes an ordinary middle-aged woman. The dynamic comeback show features Bong Cheong-ja (Im Se-ra) who breaks away from 25 years of inactivity and offers assistance from Dok Go-cheol, an undercover police officer. The chemistry and emotional moments of laughter resonate. Directed by Choi Young-hoon, known for his stylish direction in 'One the Woman' and 'Good Casting,' and written by Park Ji-ha, who drew public empathy with 'The Woman Whose Day and Night Are Different,' the reunion of the trusted production team from 'Good Casting' has generated high expectations. There is also a spotlight on the reunion of Uhm Jung-hwa and Song Seung-heon after 10 years since 'Miss Wife.' Rising stars Jang Da-ah and Lee Min-jae also portray the couple's youthful years, exciting drama fans.
Meanwhile, the revealed stills of the rapidly changing couple capture Bong Cheong-ja and Dok Go-cheol, who reunited after losing 25 years, starting from their thrilling first encounter in 1999. Bong Cheong-ja, who went from being a national goddess to 'just a citizen,' and Dok Go-cheol, a sidelined cop. The two, who meet again in the worst moment of their lives, prepare for a dynamic comeback show to reclaim their lost positions. However, despite their collaboration, the contrasting expressions of upset Bong Cheong-ja and fiery Dok Go-cheol suggest a turbulent chemistry where they are always at odds. It raises curiosity about the hidden stories of Bong Cheong-ja, aiming for a return to the entertainment industry, and Dok Go-cheol, who infiltrates as a disguised manager.
Meanwhile, the youthful past of Im Se-ra and Dok Go-cheol makes hearts flutter. Their first meeting at the police station is intriguing. Im Se-ra, the 'national goddess,' stirs excitement in the venue, while the eye contact between her and Dok Go-cheol suggests a fateful first encounter. Dok Go-cheol, whose gaze is lost in thought as if he fell in love at first sight, contrasts with his indifferent present, sparking interest. The atmosphere between Im Se-ra and Dok Go-cheol is romantic, as seen in a subsequent photo where snowflakes drift softly. Dok Go-cheol's kindness, shielding Im Se-ra's head from the falling snow, also adds to the excitement. What exactly transpired in the edited-out 25 years? Attention is focused on the special relationship between the two that carries from the past.
Describing the romance between Bong Cheong-ja and Dok Go-cheol as 'a major accident' romance between a top star with a career break and a sidelined passionate detective, writer Park Ji-ha noted, 'The charming and poignant chemistry created by Uhm Jung-hwa and Song Seung-heon is the unique charm of My Troublesome Star,' adding to the anticipation.
There are high expectations for the synergy of Jang Da-ah and Lee Min-jae who will complete the youth of Uhm Jung-hwa and Song Seung-heon. Director Choi Young-hoon expressed, 'Thanks to Jang Da-ah and Lee Min-jae playing the youthful characters of Im Se-ra and Dok Go-cheol that kick off the drama, we could properly bring out the narratives of these characters that extend beyond 25 years. The chemistry of these two actors, who unleashed all the excitement and innocence needed for the drama, was nothing short of perfect.'
Meanwhile, the Genie TV original drama 'My Troublesome Star' will premiere on Aug. 18 (Monday) at 10 p.m. on the ENA channel, with exclusive free VOD release after the main broadcast on KT Genie TV every Monday and Tuesday at 10 p.m.
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