Shooting Stars (South Korean TV series)

Shooting Stars (Korean: 별똥별; RR: Byeolddongbyeol) is a South Korean television drama series that aired on tvN in 2022. The series focuses on the daily lives and professional challenges of employees working at a celebrity management agency, highlighting the efforts required to maintain the public image of stars.

Plot

The story centers on Oh Han-Byeol, the head of the public relations team at Starforce Entertainment. Known for her communication skills and crisis management abilities, she navigates the complexities of the entertainment industry. Her professional life often intersects with Gong Tae-Sung, a top actor at the same agency. While Tae-Sung is perceived by the public as a kind and polite individual, he possesses a volatile temper and a strong competitive drive. The series follows the evolving relationship between Han-Byeol and Tae-Sung as they bicker and eventually develop romantic feelings for one another.

Production

The series was directed by Lee Soo-Hyun and written by Choi Young-Woo. Filming for the production commenced in late September 2021. The drama aired on tvN every Friday and Saturday at 22:40, beginning on April 22, 2022, and concluding on June 11, 2022. It occupied the time slot previously held by Bad and Crazy and was followed by I Have Not Done My Best Yet.

Cast

The main cast includes Lee Sung-Kyung as Oh Han-Byeol and Kim Young-Dae as Gong Tae-Sung. Supporting cast members include Yoon Jong-Hoon as Kang Yoo-Sung, Kim Yoon-Hye as Park Ho-Young, Sojin as Jo Ki-Bbeum, and Lee Jung-Shin as Do Soo-Hyeok.

Cameo Appearances

In episode 8, the series featured cameo appearances by Mun Ka-Young and Kim Dong-Wook, who reprised their roles as Yeo Ha-Jin and Lee Jung-Hoon from the 2020 MBC drama Find Me in Your Memory. This connection was facilitated by the fact that Lee Soo-Hyun directed both series.