Uhm Jung-hwa, Song Seung-heon, EL, and Oh Dae-hwan will star in Genie TV original drama ‘My Golden Star’ (directed by Choi Young-hoon, written by Park Ji-ha).

‘My Golden Star’ is a tearful and runny-nosed romantic comedy that unfolds after a top star in South Korea suddenly becomes an ordinary middle-aged woman. The story of a top star who took a 25-year break from her career and takes a new leap toward her dream will deliver empathy and pleasant laughter.

Uhm Jung-hwa and Song Seung-heon reunite for the first time in 10 years since the movie ‘Miss Wife’. EL and Oh Dae-hwan will join them.

Uhm Jung-hwa plays the role of ‘Bong-cheong-ja’, a top star who lost 25 years of memories from her career. The other identity of ‘Bong Cheong-ja’ is the legendary top star ‘Im Se-ra’ who devoured the Korean entertainment industry and suddenly disappeared. Bong Cheong-ja, who appears as an ordinary middle-aged woman after being wiped out for 25 years, prepares a tearful comeback show to regain her lost memories and her shining place. Uhm Jung-hwa said, “I‘m happy to be able to work on such a fun and meaningful project. The whole team is very determined, so please look forward to it a lot.”

Song Seung-heon transforms into ‘Dokgo Dai’ traffic cop ‘Dokgo Chul’ who goes undercover as a manager in an attempt to return to the violent crimes unit. Dokgo Chul was once a successful and passionate detective, but he was demoted to the traffic unit due to an unexpected incident. When Bong Cheong-ja (played by Uhm Jung-hwa) appears, claiming to be ‘Im Se-ra’, the top star who shook up Korea 25 years ago and disappeared, she undergoes a spectacular transformation. Song Seung Heon said, “I am honored to work with director Choi Young-hoon, who directed ‘Wonder Woman’, ‘Good Casting’, and writer Park Ji-ha, who directed ‘Day and Night’. ‘My Golden Star’ is a drama filled with joy. I am already excited to meet viewers through a project that will be both fun and touching.” He also said, “I think I will be able to show many new sides of myself as detective Dokgo Chul. Please look forward to our chemistry as I am working with senior Uhm Jung-hwa after a long time.”

Lee El transforms into the role of ‘Go Hee-young’, who rose from a supporting role to a global star. Go Hee-young, a perennial supporting actor who had to swallow bitter tears because she was always overshadowed by Im Se-ra, took over her position after Im Se-ra disappeared and was reborn as a top actress. The rumor that “Im Se-ra is back”, the pinnacle moment that no one would envy, is making the news even more heated. Lee El said, “As a junior who learned by watching senior Um Jung-hwa’s stage and acting, I‘m thrilled to be acting with the ”icon Um Jung-hwa.“

Oh Dae-hwan plays the role of ”Kang Doo-won,“ the representative of Two One Entertainment, which dominates the Korean entertainment industry. 25 years ago, Kang Doo-won was Im Se-ra’s road manager and was criticized here and there. He survived the rough patches and achieved great success, but he is still a character who just watches what Im Se-ra says when she appears after 25 years. Oh Dae-hwan said, ”I‘m so happy to be participating in ’My Golden Star.‘ Since it’s a fun project, I‘ll film it happily.“ He also said, “I am so excited and happy to be able to work with senior Uhm Jung-hwa, whom I am meeting again for the first time in a long time in the same project.”

‘My Golden Star’ will be released in the second half of 2025 through Genie TV and ENA.

Hong Se-young, Donga.com reporter projecthong@donga.com

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