My Troublesome Star

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Drama: My Troublesome Star / My Golden Star (literal title)
Revised romanization: Geumjjokkateun Nae Star
Hangul: 금쪽같은 내 스타
Director: Choi Hyeong-Hun
Writer: Park Ji-Ha
Network: ENA
Episodes: 12
Release Date: August 18 - September 23, 2025
Runtime: Monday & Tuesday 22:00
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Im Se-Ra was a popular celebrity, but she suddenly disappeared. 25 years later, she appears as Bong Cheong-Ja (Uhm Jung-Hwa), who is an ordinary middle-aged woman. She has lost the past 25 years of her memories. She prepares her tearful comeback show to regain her lost memories and her shining place. Meanwhile, Dokgo Cheol (Song Seung-Heon) used to be an enthusiastic detective in the violent crimes department. Due to an unexpected incident, he was demoted to a traffic police officer. He then disguises himself as a manager and goes undercover, in hopes of returning to the violent crimes department. Bong Cheong-Ja, who is claiming to be top star Im Se-Ra, appears and Dokgo Cheol faces a spectacular change.

Notes

"My Troublesome Star" takes over the ENA's Monday & Tuesday 22:00 time slot previously occupied by "The Defects" and followed by "Ms. Incognito" on September 29, 2025.

Cast



Uhm Jung-Hwa	Song Seung-Heon	Lee El	Oh Dae-Hwan	Cha Chung-Hwa
Bong Cheong-Ja	Dokgo Cheol	Go Hui-Yeong	Kang Du-Won	Min Tae-Sook



Hyun Bong-Sik	Jo Yeon-Hee
Gu Nam-Ju	Sa Sun-Young

1999: Important People



Jang Da-A	Lee Min-Jae	Lee Da-Yeon	Heo Gun-Young	Han Ji-Hyo
Lim Se-Ra	Dokgo Cheol	Go Hui-Yeong	Kang Du-Won	Min Tae-Sook



Kim Sang-Woo	Song Si-An	Yoon Hae-Vin
Gu Nam-Ju	Sa Sun-Young	Bong Baek-Ja

Bong Cheong-Ja's Family



Joo In-Young	Do Young-Seo	Ryu Tae-Ho
Bong Baek-Ja	Bong Da-Hee	Bong Seok-Bong

Politicians' Group



Jung Hae-Kyun	Park Sun-Young	Jang Eui-Don	Moon Ha-Gyeom
Min Guk-Hee	Min Guk-Hee's aide	Do Ik-Hwan	Min Guk-Hee's aide

Ju Seung-Pil & His Group



Ko Han-Min	Park Joong-Geun	Heo Jae-Ho	Im Jun-Hyeong	Kim Ha-Jin
Ju Seung-Pil	Kwak Jung-Do	Kang Dae-Gu	Kwak Jung-Do's subordinate	attorney (ep.7-8)

Police



Kim Dong-Gyun	Park Na-Jin	Kim Jae-Ho	Kim Jin-Wook	Park Ji-Hong
Yeom Byung-Gil	detective	police officer	detective	Busan detective



Park Yong	Moon Hak-Jin
Lee Kyung-Ho	police officer (ep.8)

Jumbo Goshiwon



Kim Dae-Han	Joo Bo-Young	Kim Seung-Hee
Kwon Do-Joon	Nam Yoo-Ran	Lim Jae-Won

2ONE Entertainment



Seo Yoon-Ji	Do Ye-Chan	Yoon Se-Ah
Riley	Kang Du-Won's assistant	employee

Entertainment Industry



Ji Jin-Hee	Han Soo-Jin	Baek Jin-Wook	Song Hoon	Jin Soo-Hyun
Won Ban	Choo Eun-Ok	Go Hui-Yeong's assistant	Director Ju	actress



Park Gun-Rak	Min Dae-Sik	Jung Hyun-Woo	Jung Se-Hyun	Kim Yul
Director Choi Young-Guk	Mr. Ban (ep.7)	actor (ep.7)	filming staff (ep.7)	CM director (ep.8)

Park Joon-Soo

filming staff

Minnat Salon



Kim Mi-Hye	Lee Jin
assistant manager	employee (ep.4)

1999



Kim Sung-Kyung	Kim Jeong-Han	Lee Kun-Goo	Kim Tae-Hoon	Park Se-Hoon
Go Hui-Yeong's assistant	accuser (ep.1)	trainer (ep.1)	detective	detective (ep.1)



Hwang Sung-Ung	Choi Yeon-Hwa	Seo Eun-Joo	Choi Ri-Ho	Cho Jae-Kyeong
Lim Se-Ra's security (ep.2)	reporter (ep.3)	restaurant owner (ep.4)	audition judge (ep.6)	nurse (ep.6)

Park Gang-To

detective (ep.6)

Others



Lee Seung-Hee	Lee A-Joo
cafeteria staff	nursing home staff



Park Soo-Jin	Lee Ju-Mi	Je Seung-Hyun	Na Ho-Won	Jang Yoon-Woo
doctor (ep.1)	patient (ep.1)	nurse (ep.1-2)	bus driver (ep.2)	doctor (ep.2)



Kim Seung-Wan	Park Ryang-Woo	Song A-Kyung	Heo Jin	Lee Eun-Ju
subway staff (ep.2)	illegally parked thug (ep.3)	bus rider's mom (ep.4)	reporter (ep.4)	Dawon Motel owner (ep.7)



Kim Su-Kyung	Yang Ha-Yoon	Kwon Dong-Won	Hwang Sun-Jung	Kim Wan-Sub
jewelry saleswoman (ep.8)	reporter (ep.9)	reporter (ep.10)	bank teller (ep.10)	doctor (ep.11)



Kang Ji-Hoon	Kim Sa-Hoon
anchorman (ep.11)	reporter (ep.12)

Additional Cast Members:

Lee Dong-Kyu - anchorman
Kim Joon-Hwan - taxi driver (ep.2)
Kim Jin-Ok - caregiver (ep.10)
Choi Yi-Sun - film festival moderator (ep.12)

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Episode Ratings

Date	Episode	AGB
Date	Episode	Nationwide	Seoul
2025-08-18	1	1.3%	1.2%
2025-08-19	2	1.9%	1.8%
2025-08-25	3	2.4%	2.3%
2025-08-26	4	3.1%	2.8%
2025-09-01	5	3.1%	2.6%
2025-09-02	6	3.8%	3.4%
2025-09-08	7	3.4%	3.1%
2025-09-09	8	4.2%	3.9%
2025-09-15	9	3.9%	3.3%
2025-09-16	10	4.0%	3.5%
2025-09-22	11	3.9%	3.7%
2025-09-23	12	4.3%	3.9%

Source: AGB Nielson

Comments

Rasha May 09 2026 10:44 am Great drama I'm watching it nowadays in 2026

Roli Mar 12 2026 9:54 pm The 3 guy band playing at the end of the episode lol ? ? ? funny n epic stuff

irish Dec 09 2025 6:01 am Wow this drama is so good! Why is it so underrated??? Middle-aged romcoms are really the best! Uhm Junghwa never fails! I also enjoyed her last drama Doctor Cha. And Song Seungheon is so fine??? I can’t believe he’s already 49!! The younger actors are so cute, i wish they had more screen time. And lastly, Cha Chunghwa and Hyun Bongsik are the best combination of supporting actors! They never fail to make me laugh whenever they’re on screen kkkk love this drama!!

Roo Nov 25 2025 1:18 am I hate how they dress Bong Chung Ja, sooo uglyyyyy. Even if she's a poor homeless middle aged woman, they still can choose something normal for her to wear =(((

Yayeyo Oct 28 2025 12:40 am Just finished watching My Troublesome Star on VIU and wow, this one feels so funny!

The actors are not in their 20s, more like baby vintage LOL .. but the story is still super cute and heartwarming! I swear!

I really love Uhm Jung-Hwa = her acting, face expressions, and energy are the BEST! Such a talented senior actress . Please stay healthy and come back with another drama like this soon!

For Song Seung-Heon, = honestly this is my first time watching him,,, didn’t know he’s also a senior actor! Sorry uncle haha. His acting is calm but full of emotion, really good! Please stay healthy and do more dramas like this too!

Also, Cha Chung-Hwa and Hyun Bong-Sik were so funny here! Hahhaha.. Usually they play serious or parent roles, but this time they were different, so fun to watch! I laughed so much!

The soundtracks “Again” and “Lost Star” are beautiful , they bring that nostalgic 1999 feeling.

Please make another drama with Uhm Jung-Hwa, Song Seung-Heon, Cha Chung-Hwa, and Hyun Bong-Sik together again ,,, it would be so funny and amazing! hahaha

mimimomo Oct 20 2025 3:55 pm I love love loveeeed the ost. Very nostalgic and might be one of the best ost this year for me. I really adore the young couple too, lots of chemistry and really cute. I just wish there is more romance btw the older couple. Wish the drama would be longer

Brian Oct 19 2025 11:43 am Watching this show now and very much like it so far. The acting seen in episode 4 reminded me of an old saying... "be careful of how you treat people on the way up, they are the same people you meet on the way down".

czawin Oct 16 2025 3:47 am Song Seung Heon is absolutely swoon-worthy in this drama — he truly never ages! I’ve been a fan since Endless Love, and it makes me so happy to see him still acting and taking on roles that showcase both his charm and emotional depth. His dimples, his voice, that manly charisma — everything about him is perfection! I really hope he keeps doing projects for many more years to come.

The cast is truly A-list and well-balanced. Lee El was fantastic, even as the villain — she always picks great projects and delivers such powerful performances. Ji Jin Hee, another effortlessly handsome and talented actor, added so much class and depth to the story. And Uhm Jung Hwa — what a queen! Her acting was so heartfelt, and her final speech was absolutely tear-jerking. It perfectly reflected how far her character had come. I’m so glad she continues to get roles that show her range and strength.

Cha Chung Hwa and Hyun Bong Sik added so much laughter and fun to the show! Every scene with them made me smile — they have such great comedic timing and chemistry. The drama was extra special because of them.

Oh Dae Hwan was also incredible as the unpredictable villain — he kept me guessing right until the end! And the younger versions of the leads, played by Jang Da A and Lee Min Jae, were adorable and did such a great job bringing warmth and innocence to their characters (and yes, Lee Min Jae is definitely very good-looking too!). The ending flashback showing their younger selves was just the sweetest touch.

And can we talk about the bloopers at the end? They were so cute! Thank you for showing them — it felt like a bonus gift for fans. Getting to see Song Seung Heon up close and laughing behind the scenes… he’s just so handsome!

Though My Troublemaker Star is a romantic comedy, it’s also full of heart, humour, and inspiration. Each episode leaves you wanting more. The music deserves a special mention too — the band that plays at the end adds that nostalgic, old-school warmth that makes the show feel comforting and timeless.

Overall, it’s a heart-warming, funny, and beautifully cast drama that reminds you why you fell in love with K-dramas in the first place.

Irene Oct 05 2025 9:18 pm My Troublesome Star is a heartwarming and engaging drama. The story is well-paced, blending humor, romance, and emotional moments in a natural way. The characters are relatable, and the performances, especially Song Seung Heon’s, bring depth and charm to the story. It’s a drama that entertains while also leaving you with something meaningful to think about. Overall, a very enjoyable watch.

Jillibean Oct 02 2025 9:07 pm It was a pleasant time slip type of rom com, with melodramatic scenes as well, and it was acted very well by the whole cast. The writing took it down a notch in my estimation because it was a little confusing to follow, with secrets revealed much later in the drama. However, I enjoyed seeing the reunion of Seung Hun Song and Uhm Jung Hwa from Wonderful Nightmare, the 2015 film. I could tell they enjoyed working together and had a lot of laughs playing scenes off one another.

megt Sep 28 2025 1:45 am Does anyone know who the 3 guys playing instruments is at the ending ?

Cha Sep 27 2025 6:34 am I will definitely miss this kdrama, the story is not boring at all everything was done nicely I hope they make dramas like thos. Also the leads are so so good!!! Looking forward for their next projects though! Please do yourself a favor and watch this good series.

H Sep 26 2025 7:44 am I thoroughly enjoyed this KDrama from the first episode to the last one. The acting of all the cast are so great that I even rewatch some episodes because I liked them so much. The story also unfolded beautifully until the end.

Rose Sep 25 2025 8:53 am Every but of it was worth watching

Mi mi mi Sep 24 2025 9:08 pm A nice kdrama with beautiful OST It was simple and straightforward and I enjoyed it

sassyghe Sep 24 2025 2:13 am Am I only one who want another drama for Jang Da-A and Lee Min Jae? These two have irresistible chemistry.

faithnel24 Sep 24 2025 12:56 am I really like this drama the romcom and the story until the end. I love the cast. uhm jung hwa and song seung heon. they reunited in this series from 2015.

James Sep 21 2025 10:35 am Best part of the drama are the endings of the episodes when the three old men are playing instruments

Karen's Boyfriend Sep 21 2025 9:23 am @Karen No! Why? Because we can think maturely and understand it’s just a drama, so the younger and older versions of the female lead don’t need to look alike.

Karen Sep 20 2025 11:32 pm Doesn't it bother anyone that the younger & older versions of the female lead are Nothing alike??

Sushi87 Sep 14 2025 7:43 pm I love this drama and it makes me smile. Loving the Uhm Jung Hwa songs playing in the background.

Irene Sep 14 2025 4:17 am @ryunami it looks like itt im so excited for eps 9 to 10 this week

ma_eil Sep 11 2025 10:25 am The older FL is a jumpscare huhu

Ian Sep 11 2025 2:25 am Love Uhm Jung Hwa but I think this show would have been better if Kim Tae Hee, Yoon Eun Hye or Kim Sun Ah was casted as FL.

ru Sep 10 2025 4:23 pm snooze feast only watching for past sera and dokgo give them more scenes this is love your enemy all over again

MHADZ Sep 08 2025 9:02 am very good concept i really love it and ilove the loveteam

Li Sep 06 2025 5:21 pm I follow the drama with the clear idea of rebuild what happened in the past meanwhile I see the main character having her second chance in life at 50. Better someday than never.

Maria Sep 04 2025 1:50 am So boring. But great casts tho!

AMAN Sep 02 2025 5:02 pm In Ep.06 Bong Cheong-Ja & Gu Nam-Ju scenes were so funny i just can't stop laughing...

Emily Sep 01 2025 5:08 pm It’s been a hoot so far. I really hope after they figure out all the shady things that happened during her accident 25 years ago she magically gets to go back in time and prevent it from happening and live her young life with her young cop

GreatWD Sep 01 2025 11:57 am Ep 6 You can actually say it was abusive right....like how many times do you need to hit someone????

It is called assault right

SentinelForte Aug 27 2025 1:15 pm What would it feel like to lose 25 years of your life and suddenly wake up as someone completely different? That’s exactly what happens to Im Se-Ra, once a glamorous top star, who reappears as Bong Cheong-Ja, an ordinary middle-aged woman with no memory of her past fame. Her tearful comeback show isn’t just about regaining the spotlight—it’s about rediscovering who she really is. This drama already feels like a heartfelt journey about identity, dreams, and second chances.

Luna Aug 27 2025 11:59 am So far so good! There are some lacking plot in the story, but it still worth to watch! And actually I'm super excited with the younger version of the ML & FL, eventhough I'm watching this drama because of the 2025 version of ML and FL. This reminds me of the first time I watch The Moon Embracing The Sun >v<

I hope the story will goes really well in the upcoming episodes!

Ryunami Aug 26 2025 8:09 am Lee Min jae as the younger version of Song Seung Heong is cute! We are rooting for him and hoping for more flashback scenes if him

Diane Aug 25 2025 11:12 am I love this drama. The cast and the storyline and just how everything is. I'm hooked!

Gimbiya Aug 24 2025 3:28 pm Listen to me ! This is a good average kdrama! I’m sure we will have lots of fun watching it! Let’s stay positive and root for them

sara Aug 22 2025 1:25 pm a very weak start for a drama with veteran actor and actress as leads.. and uhm jung hwa acting is over the top, idk why.. she is such a good actress that im surprised why she has acted like this.. story so far is pretty boring, i fast forwarded scenes... the way people are behaving after knowing that she has lost her memory is really weird.. i mean its not like she can help it if she cant recall anything, whats up with the meanest behavior? so far everything has been super unrealistic.. hopefully it will improve because i love both uhm jung hwa and song seung hoon and it would be a pity to drop their drama

Z Aug 21 2025 9:18 am I loved it so much, they brought me back to the kdrama world<3

I've never stopped watching kdrama more than 2 weeks! but months gone by without watching any series, but my troublesome star have brought my passion back with only 2 eps!!!

I can'ttt wait for ep 3&4!! hope everyone loves it and have high ratings and viewers in korea and worldwide while broadcasting!

N Aug 21 2025 9:18 am I loved it so much, they brought me back to the kdrama world<3

I've never stopped watching kdrama more than 2 weeks! but months gone by without watching any series, but my troublesome star have brought my passion back with only 2 eps!!!

I can'ttt wait for ep 3&4!! hope everyone loves it and have high ratings and viewers in korea and worldwide while broadcasting!

N Aug 21 2025 9:09 am I'm soooooo hooked on the drama!!!! truly can't wait for ep 3&4!!

they brought me back to kdrama! passionately!

I've never stopped watching kdrama for more than 2 weeks, but lately months gone by and I didn't watch any of the new ones… one day I'll have the energy and the passion to binge watch them

but for now, truly loved my troublesome star<3✨

N Aug 21 2025 9:06 am @fayesha she wasn't in a coma!! next time watch the episode before you comment?

Gin Aug 20 2025 9:13 pm I'm hook like Attorney woo.. Fighting.. Another masterpiece of Uhm jung hwa and SongSeung Hong.

Fayesha Aug 20 2025 4:50 pm Wow, coma for 25 year and can run like that ? D F

titafaney Aug 20 2025 12:29 am I wasn't expecting much, just some light comedy with My Troublesome Star. But it's turning out to be beyond comedy. I see glimpses of serious plot twists that will make this a standout drma-comedy. Episodes 1 & 2 are well written, well presented, well directed, fast-paced and very well acted. It's very engaging. Excited to see the nest episodes next week.

Steve Aug 19 2025 6:13 pm It feels like the production quality of Koreans dramas varies widely now. Not sure what this one cost to produce, but the quality feels several steps below what you would expect from a drama with big name talent.

Em Aug 19 2025 11:36 am I don't know how to feel about this one ....

Dramaholic12 Jul 20 2025 7:27 am Wish All The Best for My Troublesome Star, lovely Oppa Song Seung Heon & Uhm Jung Hwa, Fighting !!

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Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Notes

Cast

1999: Important People

Bong Cheong-Ja's Family

Politicians' Group

Ju Seung-Pil & His Group

Police

Jumbo Goshiwon

2ONE Entertainment

Entertainment Industry

Minnat Salon

1999

Others

Trailers

Episode Ratings

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