"Decade-long separation ends as Uhm Jeong-hwa and Song Seung-heon team up once more in 'My Troublesome Star'"
The much-anticipated series, "My Troublesome Star," is set to premiere on ENA on Monday, August 18, 2025. This captivating drama brings together the star-studded duo of Uhm Jeong-hwa and Song Seung-heon, who last worked together in the 2015 hit film "Wonderful Nightmare."
Uhm Jeong-hwa, known for her exceptional performances in dramas such as "Doctor Cha," takes on the role of Bong Cheong Ja, a former A-list celebrity struggling to reclaim her former glory. To portray the appearance of a washed-up star, Uhm Jeong-hwa underwent a remarkable transformation, wearing layers of clothing and eating without restrictions during filming.
The series tells the story of Bong Cheong Ja, who mysteriously time-jumps 25 years into the future after an accident on the night she won the youngest Best Actress Award. She wakes up in the body of a middle-aged woman and decides to make a comeback to acting, aiming to uncover what happened to her during the missing years.
Song Seung-heon stars as Dokgo Cheol, a demoted former violent crimes detective now working traffic duty, who shares a secret past connection with Bong Cheong Ja and becomes her manager and protector. As they navigate this new reality together, a romantic relationship begins to blossom between the two characters.
"My Troublesome Star" offers a mix of romance, comedy, and drama as Bong Cheong Ja confronts a changed entertainment world, rekindles her career, and unravels the mystery behind her disappearance. Song Seung-heon's character goes undercover as her manager, protecting her while revealing deeper ties and stirring romantic feelings.
Uhm Jeong-hwa finds Cheong-ja's journey moving, as she starts from small, supporting acting roles. Cheong-ja receives unexpected help from a police officer named Go-chul in the series. Uhm Jeong-hwa considers Cheong-ja's story to be a different take on chasing one's dreams compared to her role in "Doctor Cha."
Song Seung-heon believes that "My Troublesome Star" will have greater success than "Extraordinary Attorney Woo." He remarked on their 10-year gap since their last collaboration during a couple photo shoot. Both Uhm Jeong-hwa and Song Seung-heon expressed happiness about their reunion for the drama.
"My Troublesome Star" is produced by the network behind the global hit "Extraordinary Attorney Woo." The series promises to deliver an inspiring tale of resilience and reinvention, making it a must-watch for fans of Uhm Jeong-hwa and Song Seung-heon alike.
In the realm of entertainment, "My Troublesome Star" is poised to join the ranks of movies-and-tv shows that captivate audiences, airing on ENA on August 18, 2025. Uhm Jeong-hwa and Song Seung-heon, known for their exceptional collaborations, deliver enthralling performances in this captivating drama series.
