When the Stars Gossip: Lee Min Ho Speaks Out on Controversial Ending with Gong Hyo Jin Amid Fan Backlash
- Feb 26
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 28
When the Stars Gossip lentes disappointed viewers because of its poor writing. Lee Min Ho and Gong Hyo Jin have their say on the ending as well. Lee Min Ho Speaks Out on Controversial Ending with Gong Hyo Jin Amid Fan Backlash

Netflix space romance When The Stars Gossip starring Lee Min Ho and Gong Hyo Jin miss the audiences expectations, gets backlash for its unconventional ending. The show’s lead stars, Lee Min Ho and Gong Hyo Jin, now weigh in. He also posted on his instagram story a new collage featuring images from the series, including those with Gong Hyo Jin & the baby, up until October 2023. ‘We are living in a miracle. Brighter and rarer. How to be happy, embrace the moment, I hope to always be happy. Thank you for watching.
In contrast, Gong Hyo Jin’s team at Management SOOP released her farewell message and you can read it on their own official account: “This is the space station. I now read Commander Eve Kim’s last letter.” It continues, “Simply the fact that When the Stars Gossip reached the world after a lengthy filming period and post-production already seems one thing of a achievement. As an actress, I am intrigued by the sophistication of this new storyline, and I hope viewers find it enjoyable to follow along like I did… and that it can let them experience the variety of Korean drama genres.

Thank you to all the When the Stars Gossip lovers. “A drama that feels fresh and honest.” I sincerely thank you.’ Management SOOP also shared two behind-the-scenes photos and a short video of Gong Hyo Jin on Instagram.” Gong Hyo Jin’s SOOP Instagram pics:


Gong Ryong (played by Lee Min Ho), an OB-GYN, takes a visit to a space station for tourists, while also planning to use one of the missions to carry out a secret mission that has been denied by space authorities. Commander Eve Kim (Gong Hyo Jin), a no-nonsense perfectionist, is on her first mission at the station, and she is entitled to run a well-ordered mission. As the plot dives deeper, numerous events transpire, and simultaneously, Gong Ryong and Eve Kim develop romantic feelings. Other supporting cast for the show includes Oh Jung Se, Han Ji Eun, Kim Joo Hun, Lee El, Lee Cho Hee, Heo Nam Jun, and more. The 16-episode drama is written by Seo Sook-hyang (Jealousy Incarnate) and directed by Park Shin-woo (It’s Okay to Not Be Okay).




I wasn't ready for the ending... like... whaaat?