Why ambitious space K-drama 'When The Stars Gossip' was a major flop


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A space-themed drama that incorporates a melodramatic storyline turns out to be a turnoff. — Handout

South Korean cable channel tvN, known for hit K-dramas such as Queen Of Tears and Guardian: The Lonely And Great God, is now grappling with the fallout of the massive failure of one of its most ambitious projects yet, When The Stars Gossip, Korea’s first-ever space-set office drama.

Despite the presence of Hallyu A-listers Lee Min-ho and Gong Hyo-jin, the 16-episode series that blends romance with a sci-fi backdrop has struggled to capture audiences.

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