My Troublesome Star starring Um Jung-hwa and Song Seung-heon has kicked off the chaotic comeback show with a bang.
The Genie TV original drama 'My Troublesome Star' (directed by Choi Young-hoon, written by Park Ji-ha) was first revealed on the 18th to enthusiastic responses. The once shining top star Lim Se-ra has vanished, and the reality denial of Bong Cheong-ja (Lim Se-ra/Um Jung-hwa's character) has triggered immersive laughter amid the delight. Above all, the impeccable comedic potential of Um Jung-hwa and Song Seung-heon's unique chemistry alongside humorous character play and the mysterious time-edit drew a heated response. As a result, the viewership rating for the 1st episode aired on ENA recorded 1.3% nationwide and 1.2% in the metropolitan area. (Nielsen Korea based on nationwide paid households)
The broadcast that day began with the exhilarating first meeting between the 'national goddess' Lim Se-ra (played by Jang Da-a) who swept Korea in 1999 and rookie detective Dokgo-cheol (played by Lee Min-jae). Despite the Lim Se-ra craze, the youngest detective of Bunnam Police Station, Dokgo-cheol, remained indifferent. However, the situation dramatically reversed when a complainant unexpectedly appeared at the police station. The complainant had accused the top star 'Lim Se-ra' of a massive fraud amounting to 150 million won. Unable to withstand the pressure from senior detectives, Dokgo-cheol set out to summon Lim Se-ra but faced obstacles as Lim Se-ra ignored the persistent calls from '0728'.
Meanwhile, the glamorous reality of top star Lim Se-ra was no easy feat. Her father, Bong Seok-bong (played by Ryu Tae-ho), was a cause of accidents, and there was continuous jealousy-driven obstruction from Ko Hee-young (played by Lee Da-yeon). It didn't stop there. A member of the National Assembly was also secretly approaching Lim Se-ra under the pretext of sponsorship. The price for blasting out of her seat was akin to giving up the dream movie she yearned for. The call from '0728', which came during the worst moment of her life, forced Lim Se-ra to unleash her suppressed emotions. Dokgo-cheol, though clumsy, offered heartfelt consolation as Lim Se-ra tearfully vented her frustrations. Only after pouring out her feelings to the complete stranger Dokgo-cheol did Lim Se-ra regain her peace and promise to attend the police station.
Lim Se-ra's appearance at the police station felt like a fan meeting. However, Dokgo-cheol barely shared a fleeting eye contact with Lim Se-ra and seemed to wrap up their connection in passing without having a proper conversation. At the end of that year, when Lim Se-ra won the youngest Best Actress award, she expressed her gratitude for '0728' in her acceptance speech, which gave her great strength and courage. The bond of '0728' known only to Lim Se-ra and Dokgo-cheol was poignant and bittersweet.
However, a crisis struck. Lim Se-ra, who always sparkled at the top, seemed to have faced the curse cast by Ko Hee-young, as she fell into a coma after a traffic accident. When Lim Se-ra awoke, she was confronted with a reality that was hard to believe. It was a life of middle-aged 'Bong Cheong-ja', not the 'national goddess' Lim Se-ra, as 25 years of her life had been edited out. The reality, reminiscent of a hidden camera, was just the beginning. Losing 25 years' worth of memories was already bitter enough, but the changed world was 'chaotic' for Bong Cheong-ja. Similarly, Dokgo-cheol (played by Song Seung-heon) was equally baffled. He began to feel overly concerned about the traffic accident victim Bong Cheong-ja, who claimed to be the 'Lim Se-ra' that disappeared 25 years ago. His helpless gaze as he faced Bong Cheong-ja's tearful plea, "Please tell me it's a dream," heightens expectations for the upcoming time-swirling romantic comedy.
[Photo] Capture from 'My Troublesome Star'
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