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Mint
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Kim Soo Hyun-starrer My Love from the Star to re-release globally amid Kim Sae Ron controversy
Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun continues to make headlines almost every day with the never-ending controversy around his involvement in late actor Kim Sae Ron's life. The actor previously admitted to dating the late actor, but several allegations have been raised by Sae Ron's family which the actor and his agency have rejected so far. Amid this, reports about his hit K-drama, My Love from the Star re-releasing in countries have surfaced. The K-drama will be making its debut in South America, Brazil, as per multiple reports. It will be broadcast on SBT, starting June 9. The show is said to be a part of the network's recently introduced Asian content block. It is set to air in Brazil for the first time, more than a decade after its original release in South Korea. SBT attributed the premiere to a growing appetite for Korean content among viewers in Brazil, which has seen a sharp rise in recent years, much like everywhere else in the world. Besides Brazil, the show will be reportedly re-airing in Taiwan where several fans previously came out in support of the actor amid reports about his relationship with Kim Sae Ron. In Taiwan, it will be released on Korea Entertainment TV. Its comeback amid the controversy is likely to benefit the ratings, especially in a time when Kim Soo Hyun is dealing with setbacks at work due to the controversy. My Love from the Star was originally released in 2013 on SBS) from December 18, 2013, to February 27, 2014. It has 21 episodes. It starred Jun Ji Hyun, Kim Soo Hyun, Park Hae Jin, Yoo In Na, Shin Sung Rok, and Ahn Jae Hyun. Directed by Jang Tae Yoo, the show is written by Park Ji Eun. It revolves around the story of an alien who landed on Earth in 1609 during the Joseon Dynasty. As he stays back, 400 years later he falls in love with a popular actor. The show is originally inspired by historical records from the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty dating to autumn 1609, when residents reported sightings of unidentified flying objects across the Korean peninsula. The K-drama is backed by Choi Moon Suk and Moon Bo Mi. The show was met with an average nationwide television viewership rating of 24 per cent in South Korea and is considered one of the cult K-dramas that contributed to spreading the Hallyu wave.
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Kim Soo Hyun's My Love from the Star to release in South America and re-air in Taiwan amid Kim Sae Ron dating scandal
Kim Soo Hyun's global appeal endures despite his current legal rift with the family of the late Kim Sae Ron. He once again showcased his global appeal as his 2013 drama My Love from the Star is set to make waves again, debuting in a new market and also received renewed attention in another country, as reported by K-media TV Report. Despite delays in new projects like Knock-Off, Kim Soo Hyun's past works remain in the spotlight. My Love from the Star to debut in Brazil Kim Soo Hyun and Jun Ji Hyun 's My Love from the Star is heading to Brazil, marking its first-ever broadcast in South America, 11 years after its domestic premiere. Despite being released years ago, the drama remains a hit, and its continued success is impressive. SBT, the largest commercial broadcaster in Brazil, made the announcement on June 2, revealing plans to air the series in the region. SBT explained its decision, saying, 'There has been an explosive increase in demand for Korean pop culture content in Brazil.' The company also announced the creation of a new programming block called Asian Production Line, with My Love from the Star kicking off the line-up. This block will showcase Asian content, starting with the popular K-drama, whose release is reportedly set for June 9. Following the news being out of wraps, Kim Soo Hyun fans have rallied on social media and on SBT's official website and social media platforms to show their love for the actor and the drama. They expressed their excitement regarding the drama's wider recognition. Not just in America, the series is gaining renewed interest in Asian countries like Taiwan. They even shared the list of accolades and honorary mentions the series received after its domestic premiere. My Love from the Star to re-air in Taiwan The fantasy romance drama will be re-broadcasted on Taiwan's TV channel, Korea Entertainment TV. It generated buzz and sparked curiosity about whether Kim Soo Hyun can capitalize on this popularity to revive his overseas activities. As for the plot of the drama, it follows Do Min Joon (Kim Soo Hyun), an alien who has been living on Earth for 400 years. His life takes a turn when Cheon Song Yi (Jun Ji Hyun), a famous and spoiled actress, moves next door.
