My Troublesome Star

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My Troublesome Star
Promotional poster
Hangul
금쪽같은 내 스타
RRGeumjjokgateun nae seuta
MRKŭmtchokkat'ŭn nae sŭt'a
GenreRomantic comedy
Developed byKT Studio Genie
Screenplay byPark Ji-ha
Directed byChoi Young-huon
Starring
Music byJin Ha-di[1]
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes12
Production
Running time60 minutes
Production companiesJumbo Film, Studio Bom
Original release
NetworkENA
ReleaseAugust 18 (2025-08-18) –
September 23, 2025 (2025-09-23)

My Troublesome Star (Korean: 금쪽같은 내 스타; RR: Geumjjokgateun nae seuta) is a 2025 South Korean drama series starring Uhm Jung-hwa, Song Seung-heon, Lee El, Oh Dae-hwan, and Jang Da-ah.[2] It aired on ENA to August 18, to September 23, 2025, every Saturday and Sunday at 22:00 (KST).[3]

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

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My Troublesome Star centers on Im Sera (Uhm Jung-hwa), a renowned South Korean actress. At the height of her career, Sera 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, Sera 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

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Main

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A celebrated actress who wakes up 25 years after a car accident in an unfamiliar body and life, determined to restore her former glory.
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 Sera, who shook South Korea 25 years ago before disappearing.
A former supporting actress who lived in Im Sera’s shadow, swallowing bitter tears. After Sera’s disappearance, Hee-young seizes the opportunity to become a global star. She grows wary and defensive when rumors of Im Sera’s return surface.
The powerful CEO of TwoOne Entertainment, who was once Im Sera’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 Sera.

Supporting

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  • Song Si-an as Sa Seon-yeong[7]

Special appearance

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A top actor whose first love is Im Se-ra.

Production

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My Troublesome Star is produced by Jumbo Film and Studio Bom, with Choi Young-huon directing the series who previously directed One the Woman. The screenplay was written by Park Ji-ha, the same scriptwriter for Miss Night and Day.[3]

Viewership

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My Troublesome Star : South Korea viewers per episode (thousands)
SeasonEpisode numberAverage
123456789101112
1N/A4285668086889017771012871891902TBDTBD
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Media Research.[9]
Average TV viewership ratings
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
Average
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
  • This drama airs on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC, and EBS).

References

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  1. ^ Ahn, Byeong-gil (August 19, 2025). 치즈 ‘금쪽같은 내 스타’ OST 첫 주자 [Cheese is the first runner-up for the 'My Golden Star' OST]. kyunghyang (in Korean). Retrieved August 21, 2025 – via Naver.
  2. ^ a b c 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.
  3. ^ a b 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.
  4. ^ a b 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "엄정화♥송승헌 웃었다, 해피엔딩 (금쪽같은내스타) [TV종합]". Sports Donga (in Korean). September 24, 2025. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  8. ^ Kim, Yang-soo (September 15, 2025). 지진희, '금쪽같은 내스타' 특별 출연⋯"엄정화, 내 첫사랑". Joy News 24 (in Korean). Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  9. ^ a b Nielsen Korea ratings:
  10. ^ 금쪽같은 내 스타 시청률 [My Troublesome Star ratings] (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
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