When the Stars Gossip ratings drop to an all-time low: Not even BTS' Jin could save Lee Min Ho's 50 billion won K-drama
Lee Min Ho and Gong Hyo Jin's When the Stars Gossip has hit an all-time low in viewership ratings, dropping to a shocking 1% range. Even the addition of BTS' Jin's OST couldn't save the drama from its downward trend. The show's unique premise of a romantic comedy set in space had initially generated excitement, but its poor writing and lackluster character development have led to criticism.
Lee Min Ho and Gong Hyo Jin's tvN drama When the Stars Gossip is facing heavy criticism as it continues to struggle with low viewer ratings. The show has dropped to a shocking 1% rating, which is a significant decline from its initial 3.3% rating when it premiered on January 4. Fans have been expressing their disappointment with the show's plot, characters, and even the dialogue, with some calling it "boring" and "unnecessary."
Despite having a star-studded cast and a massive production budget of ?50.0 billion KRW, When the Stars Gossip just can't seem to capture the audience's interest. BTS' Jin's OST, Close To You, which premiered during episode 5, was expected to infuse a new lease of life into the drama; however, the show just continues to disappoint viewers.
When the Stars Gossip continues to record poor ratings
2025 started off on a high note with the OG K-drama heartthrob Lee Min Ho, known for Boys Over Flowers, The Inheritors, and The King: Eternal Monarch, returning with a promising role. However, no one could have expected the space romance drama to falter so badly. Despite a refreshing concept and biggies behind it, When the Stars Gossip just continues to stun fans with low ratings.
According to Nelsen, the drama started off with a decent 3.3% rating for the premiering episode and even saw a slight increase to 3.9% for the second episode. However, things took a turn for the worse with episodes 3 and 4, where the ratings plummeted to the 2% range. The decline in the ratings has been consistent with the recent episodes dropping below 1%.
#LeeMinHo and #GongHyoJin's tvN drama #WhenTheStarsGossip has faced heavy criticism and has struggled with low viewer ratings, dropping to 1%.
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Many questioned the decisions of the writers, director, and actors, with many labeling the drama a ¡°waste of the 50 billion won budget.¡± pic.twitter.com/rBBkenxXuT
Jin's OST appreciated by fans but fails to save the drama.
The highly anticipated OST Close to You by BTS member Jin debuted during the premiere of episode 5 of the drama on January 24. Despite the excitement surrounding Jin's contribution to the show's soundtrack, the ratings continued to decline. Many had expected the OST to bring in more viewers and boost the show's ratings, but it seems that even Jin's involvement couldn't save Lee Min Ho's stars from faltering. Meanwhile, fans have appreciated Jin's enchanting vocals in the OST.
When the Stars Gossip sparks fresh controversy with the latest episode
A recent sex scene in When the Stars Gossip has sparked fresh controversy due to its suggestive dialogue and visual direction. The scene shows lead characters Gong Ryong (Gong Hyo Jin) and Eve Kim (Lee Min Ho) sharing an intimate moment in a tent, with Eve Kim suggesting they remove their clothes to stay warm.
Gong Ryong then confesses a truth and makes a provocative comment, adding to the backlash. The scene's use of CGI effects, which resembled being inside a fertilized egg, was also widely criticized. The combination of the dialogue and visuals has drawn significant ire from viewers, who feel that the scene was unnecessary and poorly executed.
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