Intensely beautiful - the missed message
I was shocked at the poor reviews until I read them. I am making an assumption but since the powerful message that left me so emotional is not discussed in the poor reviews, I have come to the conclusion that the reviewers do not have children. It’s not until you have a child that you understand the incredible sacrifices you will make for the child. Not only did the female lead make the greatest sacrifice of all but the male lead sacrifices a lot as well. Such a beautiful but heart wrenching story which I highly recommend for any parent. Not recommended for people who don’t have children because I believe the message will be lost.Was this review helpful to you?
Havent seen any movie about space that hooked me up and that i enjoyed like this one.
I will start by saying that :-Almost didnt watch this drama due to 6.5 rating
-Not a fan of any of the actors ML or SL…i do know some of them and was glad to recognize them.
-When i saw the title, trailer & critics I imagined that i will not like it and switch after 1-2 episodes.
But i gave it a try.
That to say that i really had low or no expectations...so went watching it completely blank.
And then amazing scenes from space, life in space with no gravity and shuffle, expeditions etc
Really amazing how they pulled it off!
Kudos to all the team and actors!!!
Not that i have been to space or have any major interest in it. But i kept watching cas it got me curious. And with that .. no episode was boring for me and the actors -most of them -did a fantastic job.
I would have split the ending in 2 episodes.
Not my favorite ending but if you go this way then give it your all.
There are a lot of serious themes touched -some more then others. And probably some were made lighter so it can add to the character building and overall to be diagested and not make it very heavy.
I also liked that the characters are not either white or black but rather with shadows and different kind of grey - just like in real life.
Sometimes you feel bad for the bad guy sometimes you dont agree on how the good guy reacts and so on … i liked th
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I'm Enjoying This Show EDITED TO---->An Ending No One Wanted
The ending caused me to downgrade my rating on this series significantly. Not since Iris have I been so disappointed in the way a series ended. At least Iris had a bit of reality to the series, but this series demanded that we accept all sorts of fiction as truth along the way, with the final episode being something of pure fantasy. So why choose the ending that they did? We were in make-believe land anyway, so why not just put a pretty ribbon on it and let everyone live somewhat happily ever after? An image I've seen recently while watching an IU video on YouTube comes to mind: The crowd is smiling and singing along, all except this one woman who is just staring blank-faced. No smile, no joy. Yep, she's the one who might have enjoyed this ending. I suspect that the collage of newborns at the end was added to try and soften things a bit.My advice: Stop watching before the finale and write your own ending. You will definitely like it better than what I just watched.
My original review after 12 Episodes is below:
Different strokes for different folks, I guess. So many haters writing reviews! On the other hand I don't think this show deserves 10s. I don't know that I have seen the ML in another series and definitely think he is kinda dorky and unattractive in this show. I suppose it comes down to expectations. I didn't have many going in, other than to be entertained, which I have been so far. It's ridiculous and stupid at times, but so are most people, myself included. Looking forward to the last 4 episodes!
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A Soothing Drama
Much anticipated K Drama of 2025 starting year. LMH is great, love all his work. FL is incredible, I really love her dedication.Cast are amazing, love how the story is going with fun,laughters and emotion. Cannot wait for the next episodes. You all won’t be disappointed to binge watch this one.Was this review helpful to you?
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Unfair low ratings
I don’t understand all these low ratings! I quite enjoyed this drama. I feel like people were judging & rating this drama as if it were based on fact! It’s not factual! It’s fantasy, sci fi, fiction! There was a WHOLE lot of “creative license” taken in making this drama. A lot of illogical, nonsensical , “that would never happen in real life”, scenes! It’s not any different than any other sci fi, fantasy drama. You have to watch with that mindset! I was engaged from start to finish. There was humor, romance & heartbreak, and a number of “on the edge of your seat” moments! Reviews are always subjective and I always read them with a grain of salt! Don’t let low reviews keep you from watching any drama. Watch & decide for yourself!Was this review helpful to you?
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High expectations led to big disappointment
I gave this a higher rating because it really doesn’t deserve the low 6.6 overall rating currently.There’s a lot of discussion on pro choice, the female being subjugated etc.
But I think the story didn’t mean to go that deep.
The premise was to find out if fruit flies or mice got pregnant in space but instead a human being gets pregnant.
The choice was fully hers….I didn’t see any coercion.
This ended up being a B rated drama while the stellar star cast and high budget raised all our expectations for an A+ drama.
So many shortfalls, too much greed for a lottery, many convoluted love angles, space shuttles are like flights, space walks are strolls for a passenger….
The FL is the star - she walks away with great performance.
Lee Minho doesn’t look or act like an obgyn…..the chemistry between them is so lukewarm. But the most annoying part was that he gets slapped/ beaten/ kicked by a bunch of people and that made his character even more spineless.
Just go with low expectations and the drama will be bearable.
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Forced birth propaganda
I don't usually review dramas I haven't completed but this one pissed me off so badly that I had to give it the terrible review it deserves. The entire drama was nothing but forced birth propaganda. Eve dying was the last fucking straw for me. Women are just walking uteruses so once the baby is produced they can go ahead and die, amirite? It's not just bad storytelling. It's offensive, regressive and misogynistic. This drama deserved to flop and I'm so glad that women collectively gave it a giant middle finger.Was this review helpful to you?
BULL’s EYE
Writing this after episode six and the intense meeting of the sperm.Totally love love loving this drama so based on my very own viewing entertainment, it’s a perfect ten. Rather than the other ongoing drama series that are recycling plot lines (also enjoying), this is refreshing to me. Mind you I was terrible in science and all the experts are probably jumping on concepts in this drama because I don’t know it’s accuracy. BUT, I find it intriguing and interesting. It’s a sci-fi after all but very thought provoking. Can you imagine if this can be done? Oh my gosh, it would be absolutely cool.
Lee Min Ho and Gong Hyo Jin are perfect for the roles simply for the very reason everyone thinks they aren’t. Totally different from their other roles, it’s probably the appeal to their taking it. I see nothing less of their acting abilities except to shine even more. It’s great seeing Jin again after missing due to personal growth and to me, she’s still that natural great actress made for camera entertainment. Min Ho after so much growth also is natural and this role is cute for him, Dr OBGYN. Love it! Combining a hint of romance, science intrigues, crew bonding, personal relationships, medical decisions, and more makes this drama. It’s short so i don’t know how it’ll all be wrapped but it’s a great flow and very interesting to me.
Everyone in this work deserves praise. The crew on the ship might have their own agenda (raffle ticket) but I predict where they’re going with it. Minor distraction but the bonding of people working together in a small space is good. The space team at the station have their added intrigue. The rich and their own agenda that of course is unscrupulous as very common trope also adds to the build up. In all, I find this very entertaining made solid after episode six and while it’s sad many are not connecting with it, I for one is loving it so I feel it’s made just for me. (wink, wink). Yep, they hit a bulls eye (to me at least) with this production. Give them a try.
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Not for everyone
Honestly, I don’t get all the hate this kdrama is getting. To me, it’s been a fantastic show with stunning cinematography.I’ve seen some people saying they don’t like it because the female lead isn’t ‘pretty enough’ for Lee Min-ho, or that the space theme feels boring, and so on. But honestly, it seems like many of you just prefer the same clichéd romances where the leads are conventionally attractive. So, I’ve come to realize this drama isn’t for everyone.
Personally, I think the main leads are delivering amazing performances, and their chemistry is spot on.
That said, if you’re open-minded and ready for something a little different, I think it’s absolutely worth checking out.
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Those of you watching, be careful what expectations you have!
Episode six, already seen, reignites the drama... I cannot ask an unevenly distributed population to change their views on life/death/relationships within families/experiments... I don’t know what they were mainly expecting from a drama set in space—stand-up comedy? Romance? The crash of the NY stock exchange or having coffee at a four-star restaurant? There, people conduct experiments, during the time period proposed as the setting for this sci-fi... I was impressed because in this episode, life steps out of its limited, ephemeral, and sexual space to meet the timeless aspect of existence... Professional rules, material concerns, honesty, love, betrayal, all these are discussed in a whirlpool full of life. I exulted when the protagonist erupted with reproaches toward the heroine—maybe it wasn’t okay, but it was entirely sincere, from his level of understanding of life, and he became a believable character, beyond the unrealistic and stereotypical perfection of protagonists that Lee Min Ho usually portrays. Finally, he breaks free of the mold, and I will search for more of his recent dramas. To the critics, I remind them of the 2017 film Salyut-7, made with cosmonauts based on true events that happened in 1985... that’s how I think things unfold in space—people aren’t just sitting around chatting.I will add more as episodes are released. I’m sure I would have been happier if there were a maximum of 12 episodes, and I should add that the OST is very, very good!!!
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"When the Stars Cheat: A Space Romance That Crashes and Burns
When the Stars Gossip aimed to blend romance and science fiction, but it ended up as an absurd mess that insults both genres. The script is directionless, filled with repetitive dialogue, predictable twists, and irrelevant conflicts that make it difficult to stay engaged. The pacing is inconsistent, alternating between boring filler and ridiculous drama, leaving no room for emotional connection.One of the most infuriating aspects of the show is its shameless glorification of cheating. The male lead (ML) is engaged but has a relationship with the female lead (FL) while showing no guilt or remorse. What’s worse is that the drama justifies it under the guise of "true love" simply because he’s the ML. In other dramas like Marry My Husband, cheating is portrayed as a horrible crime worthy of punishment, but here, it’s romanticized just because the main leads are involved. The double standard is glaring and insulting.
Beyond the terrible writing, the characters are poorly developed. Even with a talented cast, their performances suffer due to the weak script. The leads lack chemistry, and their interactions feel forced rather than natural. The drama also damages the image of astronauts, portraying them as unprofessional and more concerned with love triangles than actual space missions.
Ultimately, When the Stars Gossip is a massive disappointment. While it may appeal to viewers who don’t mind nonsensical storytelling, it’s impossible to recommend due to its lack of depth, logic, and respect for its own premise. If you’re curious, watch the first episode—you’ll quickly see how fast it spirals downward. Save your time and skip this one.
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Worst drama ever
Love the actors but horrible drama. Could not watch past episode 6. Horrible script and writing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I hope they pick better script for their next role!!!!! Wasted the actors talent for this nonsense!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Was this review helpful to you?
