Latest news with #MyLovefromtheStar
Mint
7 hours 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.
Tatler Asia
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
15 K-dramas where the couple starts as childhood sweethearts
2. 'When the Camellia Blooms' (2019) Small-town charm meets low-key obsession in this Gong Hyo-jin and Kang Ha-neul drama. But rewind a few decades, and you'll find that Hwang Yong-sik had already fallen for single mom Dong-baek when they were just kids. His devotion never wavered, even if hers took a while to catch up. Proof that sometimes the loud kid in class turns into the man who'll love you through serial killer subplots. 3. 'Castaway Diva' (2023) The premise is unconventional: a girl (Park Eun-bin) stranded on an island for 15 years returns to civilisation to become a pop star. But buried beneath the survival storyline is a poignant twist: her long-lost childhood friend Mok-ha is unknowingly reunited with the boy who once protected her from an abusive father. Ultimately, this K-drama uses the childhood connection and enemies-turned-friends trope to full effect. What follows is a masterclass in longing, memory and quiet redemption. 4. 'My Love from the Star' (2013) Sure, he's an alien. But Do Min-joon (Kim Soo-hyun) first met Cheon Song-yi (Jun Ji-hyun) when she was a child in the Joseon era, and he saved her life. Centuries pass, but the universe has a flair for reunions. While the story doesn't dwell on their first meeting, the undercurrent of destiny is strong, and frankly, intergalactic devotion deserves a mention. 5. 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' (2025) This is a Jeju-set youth romance that delivers soft-focus cinematography and heartache in equal measure. Gwang-sik (Park Bo-gum) and Ae-sun (IU) grow up together, chasing each other through beaches and cabbage patches. Unlike the tropes where the couple meet once in their youth and then again as adults, When Life Gives You Tangerines is truly about childhood sweethearts. Unfailingly loyal to Ae Sun since they were nine years old, Gwang-sik stood by her side through family tragedy all the way to menopause. 6. '18 Again' (2020) Technically not childhood sweethearts, but an exception has to be made: Hong Dae-young (Yoon Sang-hyun/Lee Do-hyun) and Jung Da-jung (Kim Ha-neul) fell in love and had kids young. After a magical body-swap scenario, Dae-young becomes 18 again and sees his wife from a new lens, all while reliving the roots of their relationship. The flashbacks to their teenage years are pure nostalgia-fuelled romance. 7. 'I'll Go to You When the Weather Is Nice' (2020) This slow-burn gem centres on introvert bookstore owner Eun-seob (Seo Kang-joon) and cellist Hae-won (Park Min-young), whose connection stretches back to high school. Without spoiling too much, it's later revealed that Eun-seob has quietly loved her since childhood. Set against a wintry village backdrop, the show whispers its way into your heart. Childhood love, but make it melancholic and snow-dusted. 8. 'The Smile Has Left Your Eyes' (2018) Not your typical romance—this drama is darker, twistier and potentially traumatic. But yes, our leads (Seo In-guk and Jung So-min) share a tragic link from childhood that fuels the entire mystery. It's less 'we were meant to be' and more 'we were bound to collide', but the emotional weight of their past makes the adult romance all the more intense. 9. 'She Was Pretty' (2015) Once upon a playground, Kim Hye-jin (Hwang Jung-eum) had the world—good looks, good grades and a best friend who adored her. Years later, life has rearranged the chessboard: Hye-jin now hides behind frizzy bangs and an unpaid credit card bill, while her childhood pal Ji Sung-joon (Park Seo-joon) has transformed into a magazine-cover version of success. When they meet again, he doesn't recognise her, and she doesn't correct him. What follows is a masquerade of mistaken identity, office antics and buried affection, all underlined by the ache of once being seen and now being invisible. 10. 'See You in My 19th Life' (2023) We're redefining childhood sweethearts a bit with See You in My 19th Life . Ban Ji-eum (Shin Hye-sun) remembers every life she's ever lived—all 18 of them. But in her 19th, she wants only one thing: to find the boy she once loved. Her pursuit of Moon Seo-ha (Ahn Bo-hyun) isn't just romantic; it's cosmic, a collision of past and present griefs. He, of course, remembers nothing, only the aftermath. A reincarnation romance soaked in melancholy and second chances, See You in My 19th Life asks: how far would you go to reclaim a love the universe keeps rewriting? 11. 'Come and Hug Me' (2018) They met in childhood, shared first kisses and playground promises. But then his father murdered her parents. Come and Hug Me is not a gentle love story, but a raw, unnerving meditation on trauma and survival. Years later, Chae Do-jin (Jang Ki-yong) wears a police badge; Han Jae-yi (Jin Ki-joo) lives behind stage lights. Their connection is fragile, haunted and quietly defiant, a love not defined by the violence that surrounded it but by the strength it takes to remember who they were before it. Don't miss: 12 intense K-drama thrillers that will keep you on the edge of your seat 12. 'Our Beloved Summer' (2021) First love rarely comes with a film crew, but Choi Woong (Choi Woo-shik) and Kook Yeon-soo's (Choi Woo-shik) romance was documented from the start: awkward, bickering, electric. Years after they break up, fate (and a nosy producer) drags them back on camera for a sequel no one asked for. What unspools is part rom-com, part emotional autopsy, as flashbacks blur into present longing. It's messy, modern and disarmingly tender: the story of two people trying to make sense of a love that never fully faded. 13. 'Pinocchio' (2014) Their lives are stitched together by coincidence and calamity. Choi In-ha (Park Shin-hye), who hiccups when she lies, and Choi Dal-po (Lee Jong-suk), who wears his grief like armour, share a household, not by blood, but by circumstance. She considers him family; he's spent years quietly redefining the word. Behind their sibling façade lies a tension neither dares name, forged in tragedy and nurtured in quiet companionship. When the past catches up, their bond must weather more than just societal judgment. 14. 'Reply 1988' (2015) There are dozens of love stories in Reply 1988 , woven through dinner tables, alleyways and late-night chats under shared blankets. Set in the analogue warmth of the late '80s, Reply 1988 isn't just about who marries whom. It's about how love grows when no one's looking—via childhood games, neighbourly teasing and the way a boy silently gives you an extra tight hug. This classic is a love letter to community, nostalgia and the kind of affection that sneaks up after years of friendship. Also read: 11 heart-warming found families in K-dramas 15. 'Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo' (2016) She lifts like a tank, cries like a teenager and falls in love like someone who's never really been looked at before. Kim Bok-joo (Lee Sung-kyung) is no manic pixie. She's an athlete with calloused hands and a deeply awkward crush. Her banter with swimming star Jung Joon-hyung (Nam Joo-hyuk) is peak college rom-com, but what elevates their story is a flicker of memory: a childhood encounter, long buried but quietly formative. He once helped her, and now he sees her. And slowly, so does she.
Pink Villa
21 hours 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.
Tatler Asia
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
10 unforgettable romantic gestures in K-dramas that raised the bar for love
2. Ri Jeong-hyeok risks it all: 'Crash Landing on You' (2019) When South Korean CEO Yoon Se-ri (Son Ye-jin) accidentally paraglides into North Korean territory, she's found by Captain Ri Jeong-hyeok (Hyun Bin), a principled captain with a soft centre. Despite the enormous political danger, he protects, shelters and eventually sneaks her back to Seoul. But when an unscrupulous villain pursues her to the South, Ri Jeong-hyeok risks it all. He goes spelunking through the border, squeezing himself through tiny crevices to reach and protect her. Love under authoritarian regimes has never been this stylish—or this emotionally wrecking. 3. Do Min-joon stops time: 'My Love from the Star' (2013) What's more romantic than flowers or fireworks? Halting the entire space-time continuum to kiss your favourite person. Do Min-joon (Kim Soo-hyun) is a centuries-old alien who crash-landed on Earth during the Joseon Dynasty and has spent the last 400 years keeping his identity and emotions hidden. He meets Cheon Song-yi (Jun Ji-hyun), a self-absorbed Hallyu superstar with a heart as big as her ego. Despite his best efforts to remain distant, Do Min-joon finds himself hopelessly smitten. In the last episode, he pulls out one of his secret alien powers: time-stopping. The series' iconic scenes happen after the duo trades tearful goodbyes. Song-yi, now back to being a celebrity, stops when the world around her literally freezes. Min-joon steps out amid the frozen photographers and reporters, proceeding to kiss her like it's the last moment in eternity. It's quiet, surreal and impossibly tender. 4. Lee Gon crosses parallel worlds: 'The King: Eternal Monarch' (2020) Love knows no bounds, but Lee Gon (Lee Min-ho) takes that idea and gallops with it (literally, on a white horse, through a portal between universes). As the refined, lonely emperor of a reimagined Kingdom of Corea, Lee Gon's life is all protocol and political chess—until he stumbles upon a photograph of a woman from a parallel world and becomes obsessed with finding her. Enter Jung Tae-eul (Kim Go-eun), a no-nonsense detective from our version of South Korea, who doesn't have time for fairy tales, let alone monarchs claiming interdimensional destiny. But Lee Gon isn't your average emperor. He risks collapsing the fabric of space-time to spend fleeting moments with her—slipping through universes, defying logic and dodging villains with distorted identities. Whether it's a surprise appearance in her world just to say hello, or rewriting the rules of time to give their love a fighting chance, Lee Gon proves that no universe is too far, no dimension too dangerous, for a man with a horse, a half-flute and a heart full of devotion. 5. Han Ji-pyeong uplifts a girl through letters: 'Start-Up' (2020) It begins with a lie, but oh, what a tender one. When young Seo Dal-mi (Bae Suzy) is reeling from her parents' divorce and the loss of her sister, a mysterious pen pal named 'Nam Do-san' starts writing her letters—thoughtful, encouraging, full of hope. What she doesn't know is that the words aren't from a genius boy in suspenders, but from Han Ji-pyeong (Kim Seon-ho), a prickly orphan-turned-teen investor, coaxed into helping by her grandmother. What starts as a reluctant favour becomes an emotional lifeline. Ji-pyeong pours his heart, fears and best career advice into those letters, unknowingly becoming her first love, guiding light and invisible mentor. Fast forward years later, and Dal-mi is chasing her tech startup dreams, still believing in a man who doesn't exist. Ji-pyeong is right there, successful and brooding, watching her from the sidelines like a K-drama Cyrano with better suits. He has every chance to confess, but he doesn't. Because his love isn't loud. It's quiet, patient and gut-wrenchingly selfless. In a drama filled with unicorn startups and love triangles, Ji-pyeong proves that grand romantic gestures aren't just about shouting or chasing, but also about writing, waiting and walking away. 6. Hong Dae-young time travels for his family: '18 Again' (2020) Middle-aged Hong Dae-young (Yoon Sang-hyun) is on the brink of divorce and struggling to connect with his children. By some supernatural twist, he wakes up in his 18-year-old body (Lee Do-hyun). Instead of using the moment to start over, he returns to high school to secretly protect his family, understand his wife and re-fall in love. Only this time, he does it with more empathy. 18 Again is time-travelling therapy, essentially. 7. Ha Ram fights heaven and hell: 'Lovers of the Red Sky' (2021) In the lush, painterly world of Joseon-era fantasy, love isn't just a feeling—it's a war between gods, demons and fate itself. Ha Ram (Ahn Hyo-seop), once a kind scholar, is blinded during a fateful ritual and becomes host to the Demon King, a furious celestial being with a grudge against, well, everything. By day, Ha Ram is a calm government official. By night, he's a vessel of darkness. And through it all, he's hopelessly, devastatingly in love with Cheon Gi (Kim Yoo-jung), a once-blind artist blessed with divine talent. Ha Ram doesn't just risk his life for Cheon Gi; he risks his soul. He hides his torment behind a stoic facade, battling the demon within while protecting her from priests, prophecies and his cursed fate. And when words fail, he lets his actions scream devotion: shielding her from assassins, fighting off divine wrath and surrendering himself to eternal darkness if it means she gets to paint the skies free. With his romantic gestures, he repeatedly reinforces that love isn't about happy endings. It's about choosing each other, even when the heavens say no. 8. Kim Shin waits for an eternity: 'Goblin' (2016) Kim Shin (Gong Yoo) has been alive for 900 years—not out of choice, but as punishment. As a cursed goblin, he roams around Earth, waiting for the only one who can pull the 'sword' from his chest and grant him peace. Enter Ji Eun-tak (Kim Go-eun), a quirky, unlucky teen who sees ghosts and can summon him by blowing out a birthday candle. Trust us, it's better that it sounds. Of course, they fall in love. And Kim Shin, once ready to die, has found someone to live for. When the time comes for him to sacrifice himself, he does it to save her, vanishing into ash. But death, it turns out, isn't the end—just a detour. Kim Shin ends up in a foggy spiritual afterworld, caught between realms, with nothing but memory and yearning to keep him company. He waits for years for a glimpse of her in the real world and a sign that their love wasn't a cosmic glitch. And when Eun-tak finally begins to remember, it all comes flooding back—him writing her name in the snow, standing alone in a field of buckwheat flowers, hoping against time itself. 9. Ha Eun-gyeol changes the past: 'Twinkling Watermelon' (2023) Ha Eun-gyeol (Ryeo Un) is your typical model student by day, rock band guitarist by night. He's also the only hearing member of a deaf family. When a mysterious music shop throws him back to 1995, he meets his teenage dad, Ha Yi-chan (Choi Hyun-wook), who's awkward, loud and not the man Eun-gyeol idolises. Worse, his parents don't even like each other (yet). Suddenly, the time-travel mishap becomes a family intervention. To ensure his future existence and protect the love story that raised him, Eun-gyeol forms a band with his unsuspecting dad, becomes his best friend and covertly nudges his parents toward destiny. But it's not all meet-cutes and music montages. He must reckon with generational trauma, disability and the weight of secrets that could shatter timelines. Through hidden identities, messy emotions and spine-tingling musical performances, Eun-gyeol fights not just for love, but for the right of his family's story to be heard—literally and metaphorically. It's Back to the Future , but with sign language, stolen glances and tearful guitar solos. Who needs a flux capacitor when you have filial piety and a killer set list? 10. Lee Jun-ho waits with patience: 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' (2022) In a K-drama landscape overflowing with grand romantic gestures and whirlwind romances, Lee Jun-ho (Kang Tae-oh) chooses the revolutionary path: quiet, unwavering presence. Working at the same law firm as Woo Young-woo (Park Eun-bin)—a brilliant rookie attorney on the autism spectrum—he doesn't charge into her world with assumptions. Instead, he waits at the edges, learning her rhythm, her boundaries, her extraordinary mind. Jun-ho's love doesn't come in sweeping romantic gestures or tragic monologues. It arrives in the form of holding the elevator door, listening to her talk about whales, picking trash with her on Saturdays or simply walking alongside her in silence. Jun-ho listens first—and listens well. He asks, then adapts. He's patient when others rush, tender when others retreat and persistent without pushing. It may sound boring when you have someone crossing universes or killing demons for you, but the radical, everyday act of truly seeing someone and staying is highly underrated. See more: 5 things we loved about Netflix's K-drama 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo'
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kim Soo Hyun's hit drama My Love from the Star airs in Brazil despite Kim Sae Ron controversy. Is his comeback on the horizon?
Kim Soo Hyun's iconic drama My Love from the Star is officially making its debut in Brazil today (June 2), marking its first broadcast in South America 11 years after it originally aired in Korea. The move is being seen not just as a nostalgic rewatch, but as a sign that the drama's enduring popularity is being recognised for its cultural value, separate from current celebrity controversies. The development comes as a rare win for Kim Soo Hyun, who has recently faced global backlash and boycott calls following resurfaced allegations about his past relationship with the late actress Kim Sae Ron. He has been accused of dating her when she was underage—claims he has denied—clarifying instead that they were briefly involved only after she reached the legal age of consent. SBT launches a dedicated K-drama time slot for My Love from the Star. According to K-media outlet BNT News, Brazil's largest private broadcaster, SBT, announced that it will air the hit K-drama at 4:45 p.m. local time. This broadcast marks the start of its new 'Asian Production Line' programming block, created in response to the rising demand for Korean and Asian content in Brazil. SBT explained the choice by saying, 'The demand for Korean popular culture content in Brazil is increasing explosively.' My Love from the Star broke ratings history First aired in Korea from December 2013 to February 2014, My Love from the Star tells the story of Do Min Jun, an alien who crash-landed on Earth during the Joseon Dynasty, and his relationship with top star Cheon Song Yi, played by actress Jun Ji Hyun. The 21-episode fantasy rom-com became a massive hit in Korea, starting at 15.6% viewership and climbing to a high of 28.1%, averaging an impressive 24.3%. After the global Hallyu wave took the world by storm, the drama was recognised as one of the cult classics, cementing Kim Soo Hyun's position as one of the top drama stars. Is Kim Soo Hyun ready for his big comeback? With renewed global attention on his most famous work, fans are speculating whether this could signal a comeback for Kim Soo Hyun. Despite recent controversy involving Kim Sae Ron, many supporters continue to stand by him, separating his acting legacy from personal matters. His longtime followers and fan club have been organising events in his support, sending strong messages, and defending his legacy, even as the actor faces boycotts from all corners in South Korea. Uncertainty still surrounds Disney+ drama 'Knock Off' While My Love from the Star is enjoying a resurgence, the status of Kim Soo Hyun's new Disney+ project Knock Off remains unclear. No release date or official update has been confirmed, leaving fans waiting to see what direction his career takes next.
