Imagine winning a top acting award, reaching the highest point of your career. Then, an unexpected incident pulls you from the limelight. You wake up years later to find your fame is just a distant memory. This is the heart-stopping premise of “My Troublesome Star,” a new Korean romantic comedy drama in August 2025. Explore the premiere date, cast lineup, and more about the upcoming Korean drama “My Troublesome Star.”
“My Troublesome Star” Korean Drama (2025)
“My Troublesome Star” (금쪽같은 내스타), also known as “My Golden Star,” promises a thrilling mix of mystery, humor, and romance. Directed by Choi Young Hoon, known for his hit drama “One the Woman” and written by Park Ji Ha, the writer of “Miss Night and Day,” the new rom-com drama follows a star who reappears 25 years later with no memory of her lost time. Now, she must rebuild her life from scratch.
Synopsis
The story centers on Im Se Ra, a brilliant actress at her peak. On the night of her greatest triumph, she wins a prestigious award. But tragedy strikes. An accident erases her from the world for a quarter-century. When she finally returns, she is Bong Cheong Ja, a middle-aged woman. The past 25 years are a complete blank. The lost time is a hole in her memory that she longs to fill.
Her journey back to the spotlight gets complicated when she meets Dokgo Cheol, a once-passionate detective. However, a demotion crushed his spirit. Now a traffic cop, he sees a path back to his old job. He takes an unusual assignment: to go undercover as Bong Cheong Ja’s manager.
Together, they form an unlikely team. Dokgo Cheol helps Cheong Ja navigate the modern entertainment world, reigniting the spark in Cheol’s love life. Their professional deal soon blossoms into a powerful romance.
Will Bong Cheong Ja reclaim her stardom and solve the mystery of her past?
“My Troublesome Star” Cast and Characters
Main Cast
The drama shines with a talented cast lineup at its helm, bringing this captivating story to the screen. The stars that bring the story to life: Uhm Jung Hwa, Song Seung Heon, Lee El, and Oh Dae Hwan. Their chemistry and skill promise to make “My Troublesome Star” a memorable drama.
Uhm Jung Hwa plays Bong Cheong Ja, the star fighting to reclaim her life and memories.
Song Seung Heon becomes Dokgo Cheol, the detective who finds a new purpose in protecting her.
Every great story needs conflict. Lee El portrays Ko Hui Yeong, an elegant top star who stands in Bong Cheong Ja’s way.
Oh Dae Hwan plays Kang Du Won, a comic villain who promises to deliver both trouble and comic relief. He works with Ko Hui Yeong.
Supporting Cast
To tell the whole story, the drama looks back 25 years. Jang Da Ah plays the young and vibrant Im Se Ra before she disappeared. Lee Min Jae portrays the passionate young detective, Dokgo Cheol.
Veteran actor Hyun Bong Sik plays the character of former rising star Goo Nam Joo.
Alongside him, Cha Chung Hwa and Jo Yeon Hee play Im Se Ra/Bong Cheong Ja’s former support system during her “glory days.” They then reunite to ensure she gets the spotlight
Reasons to Watch
What makes this drama so special and a must-watch?
First, “My Troublesome Star” marks Song Seung Heon’s return to romantic comedy. It is also a reunion project between Song Seung Heon and Uhm Jung Hwa, their first collaboration since the film “Wonderful Nightmare” in 2015.
The new drama features a unique plot that combines an intriguing mystery, romance, comedy and a glimpse of the entertainment industry. With an impressive ensemble that consists of a veteran and a rookie cast lineup, you can expect powerful performances filled with genuine emotion and charm.
Better yet, the energy on set was reportedly fantastic, hinting at the incredible chemistry we’re all about to see. Building on that excitement, director Choi Young Hoon is setting high expectations, predicting the drama might even top ENA’s record-breaking hit, “Extraordinary Attorney Woo.”
“My Troublesome Star” Premiere Date
Mark your calendars for an unforgettable rom-com this year!
The Korean drama “My Troublesome Star” will premiere on August 18, 2025, on ENA and Genie TV in South Korea. The 12-episode series will be available for streaming on platforms Viki and Viu.
Final Thoughts
The new drama is not your typical rom-com. It revolves around a journey of self-discovery and shows how love can take you by surprise. More than anything, it reminds us to find the courage to shine again.
Will you be adding this drama to your watchlist? Let us know your thoughts, and watch the trailer below.
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