Name: My Troublesome Star
Genre: Romance, Romantic Comedy, Drama
Released: 2025-08-18
Rating: 9.2
Cast: Uhm Jung Hwa, Song Seung Heon, Lee El, Oh Dae Hwan, Lee Min Jae

Uhm Jung Hwa is an award-winning South Korean singer, fashion designer, and actress. She was born in Jecheon, North Chungcheong Province, South Korea, on August 17, 1969 and made her debut in the entertainment world in 1987, as a chorus member for the broadcasting company, MBC. In 1992, she made her acting debut, taking her first film role. The following year, she debuted as a singer, releasing her first studio album. Recognized as one of the most influential women in Korean entertainment, she has earned the nickname “Evergreen” and has been recognized as an idol by many young stars. Since her debut, she has appeared in a number of films and television dramas, including “The Man Who Can’t Get Married” (2009), “Dancing Queen” (2012), “A Witch’s Romance” (2014), and “Okay Madam” (2020).

Uhm Jung Hwa

Im Se Ra / Bong Cheong Ja

Song Seung Heon is a popular South Korean actor who is instantly recognizable for his full, distinctive eyebrows and chiseled good looks. Born on October 5, 1976, he began his career as a model for the jeans brand STORM (just like actor So Ji Sub). He broke into acting with the 1996 television sitcom “Three Guys, Three Girls,” and a very successful acting career followed. His popularity increased tremendously with the 2000 drama “Autumn in My Heart,” which made him one of the most recognized Hallyu stars and much sought-after actor. Song Seung Heon has since starred in many popular films and dramas, including “East of Eden” (2008), “My Princess” (2011), “Dr. Jin” (2012), “When a Man Loves” (2013) and “Saimdang, Light's Diary” (2017). In 2009, he founded his own management company, Storm S Company, which was later renamed Better ENT. Song Seung Heon also owns an Italian restaurant in Korea called Blacksmith.

Song Seung Heon

Dokgo Cheol

Lee El is the stage name of Kim Ji Hyun, a South Korean actress. Born on August 26, 1982, she made her acting debut in the 2009 film “Secret” and in the television drama “Cheer Up on Love.” She has since starred in many popular films and television dramas, including “Wild Romance” (2009), “7th Grade Civil Servant” (2013), “Liar Game” (2014), “Divorce Lawyer in Love” (2015), “Beautiful Bride” (2015), “Imaginary Cat” (2015) and “Monster” (2016).

Lee El

Ko Hui Yeong

Oh Dae Hwan is a South Korean actor. He was born on July 5, 1979 in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea and made his acting debut in 2004. Since then, he has appeared in numerous films and television dramas, including “Road, No. 1” (2010), “Shopping King Louis” (2016), “Defendant” (2017), “Special Labor Instructor, Mr. Jo” (2019), and “Once Again” (2020).

Oh Dae Hwan

Kang Du Won

Lee Min Jae is a South Korean actor. He was born on January 21, 2000, and made his acting debut in 2016. Since then, she has appeared in a handful of films and a variety of television dramas, including “Boar Hunt” (2022), “Oh! Youngsim” (2023), and “Hide” (2024).

Lee Min Jae

Dokgo Cheol [young]

Jang Da A

Im Se Ra [young]

Choi Young Hoon

Actress Im Se Ra (Jang Da A) is on top of the world after becoming the youngest winner of a best actress award. Unfortunately, that same night, she's hit by a truck – and transported 25 years into the future, where she wakes up in the body of middle-aged woman Bong Cheong Ja (Uhm Jung Hwa). Cheong Ja decides to return to acting, hoping to restore her former glory and figure out what happened to her. She's assisted by Dokgo Cheol (Song Seung Heon), a former violent crimes detective who got demoted to traffic duty... and who shares a mysterious past connection with Se Ra. To both Cheong Ja and Cheol's surprise, they begin to fall for each other, sending their lives onto an entirely new trajectory.

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