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It's such a good comparison, tiny SRK looked great but the plot was a freakin' mess except for Katrina's part.

Ah got it, thanks for clarifying!

Everything about episode 4 made me dislike Gong Ryong. I really don't know what they're doing with his character. He's a selfish impulsive doofus. I'm not dropping because I'm not bored and I want to know where it's going to end up but for me it's a crack watch.

This is what an article on Naver said:

Unappealing “Zero-Gravity Space Station” Concept
The show heavily promoted its distinction as "the first Korean drama set in a zero-gravity space station," but this novelty failed to captivate viewers. The blend of sci-fi, romantic comedy, and space-office drama was creative but struggled to resonate with audiences, making it a fatal flaw for engagement. While the ambition to break away from typical melodramas filled with love affairs and clichés is commendable, a drama that fails to connect with viewers becomes meaningless, regardless of its originality.

Overinflated Expectations from the 50 Billion KRW Budget
With over 10 billion KRW (approximately 6.8 million USD) allocated solely for VFX (special effects) and CGI to recreate the space station’s interiors and zero-gravity environment, the production was hyped as one of 2025’s most anticipated releases. However, as the saying goes, the higher the expectations, the greater the disappointment. The staggering budget has become a blemish, amplifying the embarrassment of the low ratings.

Distracting and Unnecessary Bed Scenes
Another criticism is the overuse of bed scenes, which detracts from the storyline. From the first episode, unexpected intimate scenes between Lee Min Ho and Han Ji Eun, as well as Gong Hyo Jin and Kim Joo Heon, left viewers puzzled. One scene even depicted fruit flies mating on the space station, eliciting bewildered laughter. The show also featured bizarre references to misshapen sperm, ectopic pregnancies, and more, as if every "mating" subplot was thrown in at once. Even the teaser at the end of episode 4 hinted at another bed scene between Lee El and Kim Joo Heon. If this continues, the show’s most memorable scene may end up being Kim Joo Heon’s armpit hair. Fans of screenwriter Seo Sook Hyang, known for her lively romantic comedies like 'Pasta' and 'Don't Dare to Dream' are left wondering if her trademark charm has evaporated, leaving only "floating bed scenes" behind.

Source: https://www.allkpop.com/article/2025/01/when-the-stars-gossip-struggles-with-ratings-despite-having-a-hefty-production-budget

WTSG was in last place on Saturday and next to last place on Sunday. It was lower than The Tale of Lady Ok, Motel California and Love Scout: https://dramabeans.com/2025/01/drama-viewership-ratings-for-the-week-of-january-6-12-2025/

As for Netflix, it started out #6 worldwide but has dropped to #8. We'll see if it stays in the top 10: https://flixpatrol.com/top10/netflix/

This is a really interesting take on the character and gave me something to think about

I don't think it's him it's the writing. I've seen LMH in BoF, Legend of the Blue Sea and Pachinko and I don't have a strong opinion on him one way or the other, he's not bad he's not great he's fine. It's the writing for his character that's dogshit in this

There's scenes that are cute but I'm not feeling a lot of chemistry between the leads except at the end of ep 4. I'm hoping the chemistry improves soon

The show is so fucking weird but I'm still on into it for some reason. I can't say I'm bored even when I'm WTFing what's going on. I'm starting to hate the ml though. He's selfish, immature, impulsive and doesn't respect boundaries. I hated the last scene of ep4. Eve is such a better person than him, why would she be interested in this man baby?

I fear that Santi and Lee are red shirts and aren't going to make it back home 😭😭 too bad because honestly aside from Eve they're the most likable people on the ship

Oh Jung Se being smarter, more competent and (yes) sexier than Lee Min Ho was not on my bingo card 😅

I agree about the way he answered the room especially because she was trapped in her sleeping bag, I can't believe how much I dislike the character. it's not Lee Min Ho's fault, he's just written to be selfish, impulsive and kind of stupid

I was so angry when Gong Ryong deliberately started a fire, like holy shit dude, did it not occur to you that you might kill everyone on the ship including yourself? Plus he damn near did kill Eve because everyone was distracted by the fire and not paying attention to the spacewalk.

Also when he kept saying my eggs, dude, they're not yours! How self absorbed can you be?

I don't care at all about the "cheating" (which hasn't happened yet) but I do care about what a selfish dumbass Gong Ryong is. More below:

It's number six on Netflix worldwide, most people are watching on streaming

Crash Landing On You! He had a fiancee who loved him and he treated her like shit and got into a relationship before breaking off the engagement

You'll appreciate this review of the first two episodes https://toniwatches.com/2025/01/07/when-the-stars-gossip-ep-1-2-photo-recap-delightfully-bizarre-space-romp/

Thank you for that link, that was fascinating. I had no idea the government kept such detailed records.

It's number 6 worldwide so the comment section here has nothing to do with what most of the world enjoys: https://flixpatrol.com/top10/netflix/