Ask the Stars is a romantic sci-fi film that tells the story of an astronaut and a space tourist who fall in love on the space station. Lee Min Ho plays a South Korean gynecologist and Gong Hyo Jin takes on the role of a Korean-American astronaut. Here are the details of the upcoming drama.

Release of “Ask the Stars”

“Ask the Stars” is expected to hit theaters in 2024 or the first half of 2025. The drama will air every Saturday and Sunday on tvN. A worldwide release has not yet been confirmed. Filming began in 2022.

budget

According to reports, the budget for Ask the Stars took 5 years to prepare. The romantic comedy has a budget of 50 billion KRW, which is approximately 40.7 million USD. The big-budget space drama has attracted a lot of attention.

Pour

Lee Min Ho made his debut in 2002 with the drama Romance. He rose to fame with the romantic comedy Boys Over Flowers, which is considered a classic. He is one of the most recognizable faces of the Korean Wave. The actor has also appeared in hits such as Personal Taste, The Legend of the Blue Sea, The King: Eternal Monarch, and Pachinko. Lee Min Ho will star in the highly anticipated drama Ask the Stars.

Gong Hyo Jin started her career as a model and eventually turned to acting. She made her acting debut in 1999 with the film Whispering Corridors 2: Memento Mori. Her first appearance in a drama was in 2001 when she took on the lead role in Splendid Days. The actress is known for her roles in romantic comedies that are a hit with audiences and critics alike. She is known for her roles in Don’t Dare to Dream, It’s Okay That’s Love, When the Camellia Blooms and more.

Han Ji Eun, Oh Jung Se and Kim Joo Heon will also appear in important roles.

crew

The project is written by Seo Sook Hyang, who is also known for hits like Wok of Love, Don’t Dare to Dream, Pasta and more. She has also written for the upcoming drama Iron Family.

Park Shin Woo directs Ask the Stars. He has also worked on popular dream series such as It’s Okay to Not Be Okay, Lovestruck in the City, and Don’t Dare to Dream.

Plot

Gong Ryong (played by Lee Min Ho) is a successful gynecologist and obstetrician who embarks on a life-changing journey as a space tourist. Despite his medical background, his adventure in space is driven by a desire for adventure and self-discovery. His journey takes an unexpected turn when he meets Eve Kim (played by Gong Hyo Jin), a Korean-American astronaut. Their fates intertwine and love blossoms during happy and challenging times in space.

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