A Slow-Burn Romance Done Right
Shooting Stars really had me hooked from start to finish. I honestly didn’t expect this drama to become one of my top-rated shows, but it truly exceeded my expectations. The plot is great, and the storytelling from beginning to end is absolutely amazing. It also has a slow-burn romance between the main leads, which I really enjoyed — something that many other K-dramas don’t do as well.
I also want to highlight how refreshing it was that this drama doesn’t rely on a main antagonist or overly villainous characters, which most K-dramas tend to have. Instead, the story focuses on the characters’ lives, careers, and relationships. I love that it didn’t center solely on Lee Sung-kyung and Kim Young-dae. The other main characters had their own arcs, their own issues, and their own meaningful moments.
There’s also an overflowing amount of chemistry between the leads, and I absolutely loved watching their interactions. I’ve been watching K-dramas for years, but I never really realized how challenging it must be to work behind the scenes until this drama showed it. Seeing what actually happens off-camera — how actors handle their schedules, how PR teams deal with crises, and how staff members manage every little issue — made me appreciate the industry even more. I learned that being a manager is incredibly demanding, from scouting talent to guiding them into becoming successful actors.
For me, the whole concept felt fresh and new, and it made me want to binge the series in one sitting. There were no boring episodes, and I loved that it had a perfect blend of romance and comedy.
As for the acting, Lee Sung-kyung was exceptional. Her cute reactions reminded me so much of her role in Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo, which I absolutely adore. This kind of soft romantic drama suits her so well. She was stunning in every outfit — truly slaying every look.
Kim Young-dae, on the other hand, genuinely surprised me. I wasn’t a fan of his acting in Extraordinary You, and I was honestly hesitant to watch this drama because of him. BUT this drama completely changed my impression. I got to see a different side of him — better expressions, stronger delivery, and a completely new charm. I found myself laughing in almost every episode because of him, and he made the show even more entertaining. Thanks to him, there wasn’t a single dull moment.
The rest of the cast also did an amazing job. Their performances brought their characters to life, especially the actors and actresses portrayed within the drama’s storyline. They added so much depth and humor to the show.
And before anything else, I have to give a special mention to Yuna’s manager with his iconic line:
“Yuuuunaaa yaaahhh!”
I swear I will never forget that.
I also want to highlight how refreshing it was that this drama doesn’t rely on a main antagonist or overly villainous characters, which most K-dramas tend to have. Instead, the story focuses on the characters’ lives, careers, and relationships. I love that it didn’t center solely on Lee Sung-kyung and Kim Young-dae. The other main characters had their own arcs, their own issues, and their own meaningful moments.
There’s also an overflowing amount of chemistry between the leads, and I absolutely loved watching their interactions. I’ve been watching K-dramas for years, but I never really realized how challenging it must be to work behind the scenes until this drama showed it. Seeing what actually happens off-camera — how actors handle their schedules, how PR teams deal with crises, and how staff members manage every little issue — made me appreciate the industry even more. I learned that being a manager is incredibly demanding, from scouting talent to guiding them into becoming successful actors.
For me, the whole concept felt fresh and new, and it made me want to binge the series in one sitting. There were no boring episodes, and I loved that it had a perfect blend of romance and comedy.
As for the acting, Lee Sung-kyung was exceptional. Her cute reactions reminded me so much of her role in Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo, which I absolutely adore. This kind of soft romantic drama suits her so well. She was stunning in every outfit — truly slaying every look.
Kim Young-dae, on the other hand, genuinely surprised me. I wasn’t a fan of his acting in Extraordinary You, and I was honestly hesitant to watch this drama because of him. BUT this drama completely changed my impression. I got to see a different side of him — better expressions, stronger delivery, and a completely new charm. I found myself laughing in almost every episode because of him, and he made the show even more entertaining. Thanks to him, there wasn’t a single dull moment.
The rest of the cast also did an amazing job. Their performances brought their characters to life, especially the actors and actresses portrayed within the drama’s storyline. They added so much depth and humor to the show.
And before anything else, I have to give a special mention to Yuna’s manager with his iconic line:
“Yuuuunaaa yaaahhh!”
I swear I will never forget that.
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