The woman who literally pulled a pistol on Gong Ryong over ice cream is allowing him to barge into her room, hit…
Omg yes to that creepy monologue by GR about how many vaginas he's looked at in his career so that women don't look like women to him anymore, was that supposed to be charming? đ€ą And I agree Eve looks scared of Kangsu. Unfortunately Gong Hyo Jin specializes in characters who are timid and weak under a tough exterior.
Wtf is that opening scene of Ep 5. Spoilered rant in thread. ETA: There's very few comments here, seems like people…
The woman who literally pulled a pistol on Gong Ryong over ice cream is allowing him to barge into her room, hit on her and to be insubordinate without kicking him in the balls and locking him in his room for the rest of the mission?
Between When the Stars Gossip, Mr. Plankton and When the Phone Rings, Netflix is really going all in on the no boundary left untrampled male leads of the 2010s.
The lack of respect for the women in this drama is atrocious. First, GR gets a big backstory while five episodes in we know next to nothing about Eve. Santi has porno magazines kept out in the open in a work and living space he shares with women. Eve's boyfriend got touchy-feely flirty with Eve and his female commander on their mission together. The fiance and her SIL are treated like chattel by the father and it's played for laughs. He even cracks a joke about her not giving consent for her eggs to be fertilized by Kang Kang Su. I was planning to finish this out of morbid curiosity but this episode turned me off so much that I'm officially done.
Sure but top 10 non English is still not a flop. But I do think viewership and interest is dropping, it'll be interesting to see what the numbers are next week.
>According to Netflixâs Global TOP 10 series (non-English) rankings for January 6th to 12th, the show secured the eighth position with 2.4 million views and a cumulative viewing time of 10.8 million hours. FlixPatrol reports that the series has entered the TOP 10 in 55 countries, including Canada, Australia, Japan, India, and Saudi Arabia, landing at #8 on Netflixâs global TV shows chart.
>International media has taken notice. U.S. review site Decider wrote, âWhen The Stars Gossip is a typical Korean romance dramedy in a lot of ways, but two good lead performances and fantastic visual effects make it very watchable.â The outlet particularly praised the visual effects, noting, âThe visual effects on the show are really well-done, and the floating looks realistic, given everything we know about how astronauts deal with zero-g in real life.â
>ScreenRant, another U.S. entertainment outlet, reviewed that ââWhen the Stars Gossipâ has received positive reviews, with the stellar cast, chemistry between the primary protagonists, and interesting plot being the highlights.â The publication added, âThe first two episodes of the series have shown that the Netflix K-drama has the potential to be great, thus making viewers curious about when the next episodes will be released.â
>The series has also garnered positive reviews on IMDb, with viewers praising âthe dynamic and interesting plot, excellent graphics, great comic scenes, superb acting, and outstanding musical accompaniment.â Others noted, âItâs been a while since a drama put so much effort into pleasing viewersâ eyesâ and âThe space station is very realistic and so is the acting there. Excellent cast.â
this drama is so ridiculous itâs actually amusing so i keep tuning in lolđ€Ł
That's how I feel about it. It's not actually good but the trainwreck isn't boring either so I'll keep watching. Plus the acting and CGI are legit good, it's the writing that's a trainwreck.
Sorry but this drama is absolutely boring!!! Gong Hyo Jin gone for 7 years and she comes back to be in this silly…
It feels like she's sidelined even though she's the female lead. We don't know her thoughts, feelings or desires, it's all about the men in the story. Even though she's a "strong" character she's already been weakened by Gong Ryong saving her and pinning her in her own room. That's bothering me a lot.
Whoever thought it was a good idea to burn 30 billion on this script....I skipped 50 % of ep 4. I felt very uncomfortable…
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.
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 stationâs interiors and zero-gravity environment, the production was hyped as one of 2025âs 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 showâs most memorable scene may end up being Kim Joo Heonâs 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.
Between When the Stars Gossip, Mr. Plankton and When the Phone Rings, Netflix is really going all in on the no boundary left untrampled male leads of the 2010s.
The lack of respect for the women in this drama is atrocious. First, GR gets a big backstory while five episodes in we know next to nothing about Eve. Santi has porno magazines kept out in the open in a work and living space he shares with women. Eve's boyfriend got touchy-feely flirty with Eve and his female commander on their mission together. The fiance and her SIL are treated like chattel by the father and it's played for laughs. He even cracks a joke about her not giving consent for her eggs to be fertilized by Kang Kang Su. I was planning to finish this out of morbid curiosity but this episode turned me off so much that I'm officially done.
https://zapzee.net/2025/01/15/when-the-stars-gossip-takes-off-internationally-as-korean-ratings-remain-grounded/
>According to Netflixâs Global TOP 10 series (non-English) rankings for January 6th to 12th, the show secured the eighth position with 2.4 million views and a cumulative viewing time of 10.8 million hours. FlixPatrol reports that the series has entered the TOP 10 in 55 countries, including Canada, Australia, Japan, India, and Saudi Arabia, landing at #8 on Netflixâs global TV shows chart.
>International media has taken notice. U.S. review site Decider wrote, âWhen The Stars Gossip is a typical Korean romance dramedy in a lot of ways, but two good lead performances and fantastic visual effects make it very watchable.â The outlet particularly praised the visual effects, noting, âThe visual effects on the show are really well-done, and the floating looks realistic, given everything we know about how astronauts deal with zero-g in real life.â
>ScreenRant, another U.S. entertainment outlet, reviewed that ââWhen the Stars Gossipâ has received positive reviews, with the stellar cast, chemistry between the primary protagonists, and interesting plot being the highlights.â The publication added, âThe first two episodes of the series have shown that the Netflix K-drama has the potential to be great, thus making viewers curious about when the next episodes will be released.â
>The series has also garnered positive reviews on IMDb, with viewers praising âthe dynamic and interesting plot, excellent graphics, great comic scenes, superb acting, and outstanding musical accompaniment.â Others noted, âItâs been a while since a drama put so much effort into pleasing viewersâ eyesâ and âThe space station is very realistic and so is the acting there. Excellent cast.â
Unappealing âZero-Gravity Space Stationâ 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 stationâs interiors and zero-gravity environment, the production was hyped as one of 2025âs 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 showâs most memorable scene may end up being Kim Joo Heonâs 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
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/