[Seoul=RNX News] Reporter Seo-yeon Jung = ‘My Precious Star’ was joyful and warm to the end.
Genie TV Original Drama ‘My Precious Star’ (Directed by Choi Young-hoon, Written by Park Ji-ha, Planned by KT Studio Genie, Produced by Jumbo Film, Studio Bom) concluded on the 23rd with a hot reception. Bong Cheong-ja (played by Eom Jung-hwa) found and soared with the lost dream together with Dokgo Cheol (played by Song Seung-heon).
Reuniting at the darkest depths, they completed their dreams and love, shining on each other. The romance transcending 25 years brought more than excitement, delivering overwhelming emotions. The perfect finale elicited an explosive viewer response.
The final episode aired on ENA recorded a personal best of 4.3% nationwide and 3.9% in the metropolitan area (Nielsen Korea Cable Households), achieving a graceful conclusion by setting the highest viewership rate for 2025 ENA Monday-Tuesday drama.
The recording file found by Bong Cheong-ja in Bong Seok-bong’s (played by Ryu Tae-ho) belongings contained the details of a life-shaking event. Go Hee-young (played by Lee Da-yeon), who leaked that Im Se-ra (played by Jang Da-ah) held evidence to Do Ik-hwan in the past, Kang Doo-won (played by Heo Geon-young), who remained silent despite knowing due to greed and fear, and Sa Seon-young (played by Song Si-an) joining forces to bring down Im Se-ra.
Bong Cheong-ja was troubled by the betrayal of trusted people but composed herself. Go Hee-young (played by Lee El) was terrified of Bong Cheong-ja’s changed demeanor. Unlike the anxious Go Hee-young, anxious about the truth being revealed, Bong Cheong-ja, who vowed to slowly bring her down, remained unwavering.
Filled with spite, Go Hee-young cursed to crush her as she did 25 years ago. However, Bong Cheong-ja unnerved her even more by saying, “You keep living in hell. I’ll soar again.”
Go Hee-young’s anger was the prelude to her downfall. The 25 years of wrongdoing also ended. Dokgo Cheol succeeded in capturing Kwak Jeong-do (played by Park Joong-geun), who was attempting to flee abroad. The key that overturned the lack of evidence was Kang Dae-gu’s (played by Heo Jae-ho) survival.
Meanwhile, Kang Doo-won (played by Oh Dae-hwan) did not easily back down. Even when cornered, he shamelessly claimed his success was due to him in front of Bong Cheong-ja, and attempted to negotiate crucial evidence and sentence with detective Dokgo Cheol he faced.
But it no longer worked. Dokgo Cheol finally found the last puzzle to capture Min Guk-hee (played by Jung Hae-kyun) from Kang Doo-won, and those who achieved their shining positions by trampling others faced a miserable end like hell.
Overcoming all adversities on her own, Bong Cheong-ja began soaring. Not only did she safely finish the movie ‘Miss Casting’, which was halted due to Go Hee-young’s departure, she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the same time, and even established ‘Bong Entertainment’.
“I’ve seen some people achieve their dreams, but Cheong-ja, you’re the first to regain a lost dream,” said Dokgo Cheol, to which Bong Cheong-ja responded, “When I said I’d come back, you were the first to believe in me, Detective.” Their exchange was filled with deep affection and trust.
And Bong Cheong-ja finally proposed a one-day manager role to Dokgo Cheol. The stage was none other than the red carpet.
Dokgo Cheol, who supported ‘Im Se-ra’ from a distance 25 years ago, now walked side by side with Bong Cheong-ja, sharing the glory together.
And Bong Cheong-ja embraced the Best Supporting Actress award. Amongst the flashing flashes, Bong Cheong-ja shone more than ever. Her acceptance speech encouraging all who endure and persevere was touching.
Just like the day she expressed gratitude to ‘0728’, she earnestly conveyed her feelings to Dokgo Cheol by saying, “I dedicate this award to our precious manager 0728, who has been the driving force for coming this far and believed and supported from the beginning.” The genuine affection brought tender excitement.
The finale of Bong Cheong-ja’s tumultuous comeback show was a confession. When asked about a romantic relationship with her manager at the press conference, Bong Cheong-ja called them a precious person.
And cutting through the murmurs, Dokgo Cheol’s confession of wanting to become a couple who can walk while looking at the light followed.
As if responding to this, Bong Cheong-ja’s smile and eye contact with Dokgo Cheol decorated a pink finale. Expecting future steps together for the two who had shone on each other while walking from the darkest depths was nothing short of a happy ending.
‘My Precious Star’ swiftly took away viewers’ time with a romance transcending different lifetimes. ‘The comeback show of ‘Career-disrupted Top Star’ Bong Cheong-ja (=Im Se-ra)’, who had 25 years of memories edited out, provided refreshing laughter, while the mystery tangled in the passage of time added tension to the amusing laughter.
Bong Cheong-ja and Dokgo Cheol, who became light and salvation to each other, were especially special. The dynamic relationship between Bong Cheong-ja and Dokgo Cheol enhanced by the delightful chemistry of Eom Jung-hwa and Song Seung-heon was the driving force behind the popularity of ‘My Precious Star’.
Eom Jung-hwa heightened persuasion to span the 25-year gap and showcased a comeback show where ‘Bong Cheong-ja’ searched for her dream, maximizing humor and empathy while displaying her true talent. Song Seung-heon’s passionate performance, freely transitioning between seriousness and comedy to complete Dokgo Cheol’s unwavering devotion, was also unmatched.
Lee El, who performed intensely as ‘Go Hee-young’, who was hateful but sometimes pitiful, exuded an irreplaceable presence. Oh Dae-hwan’s spirited activity was also remarkable.
Supplementing with rich character plays were Cheon Cheong-hwa, Hyun Bong-sik, Jo Yeon-hee, and the reliably performing cast that completed the 25-year narrative, including Jang Da-ah and Lee Min-jae, were seamless.
The praises continued for the synergy of Director Choi Young-hoon, a ‘detail artisan’, who maximized the fun of the Swift Time Romance, and Writer Park Ji-ha, who evoked warm empathy.
