My Troublesome Star () is a 2025 South Korean television series starring Uhm Jung-hwa, Song Seung-heon, Lee El, Oh Dae-hwan, and Jang Da-ah. It aired on ENA from August 18, to September 23, 2025, every Saturday and Sunday at 22:00 (KST). And also subsequently streaming on Genie TV.
The drama follows the story of a once-celebrated actress who, after a mysterious accident, wakes up 25 years later in a completely different life, embarking on a journey to reclaim her lost stardom.
The series is also available for streaming on Viu in selected regions.
Synopsis My Troublesome Star centers on Im Se-ra, a renowned South Korean actress. At the height of her career, Se-ra is involved in a car accident that leaves her unconscious. When she awakens, she finds herself 25 years in the future, inhabiting the body of a 50-year-old woman living in a modest, rundown rental room. With no recollection of the intervening years and her fame a distant memory, Se-ra is shocked to discover her fall from grace. Determined to reclaim her status as a top star, she navigates the challenges of a changed entertainment industry and her own transformed circumstances.
Cast and characters Main Uhm Jung-hwa as Im Se-ra / Bong Cheong-ja Jang Da-ah as young Im Se-ra / Bong Cheong-ja A celebrated actress who wakes up 25 years after a car accident in an unfamiliar body and life, determined to restore her former glory. Song Seung-heon as Dokgo Cheol Lee Min-jae as young Dokgo Cheol A former hotshot detective now relegated to the traffic division due to an unexpected incident. His life takes a dramatic turn when he encounters Bong Cheong-ja, who claims to be the legendary actress Im Se-ra, who shook South Korea 25 years ago before disappearing. Lee El as Ko Hui-yeong Lee Da-yeon as young Ko Hui-yeong A former supporting actress who lived in Im Se-ra's shadow, swallowing bitter tears. After Se-ra's disappearance, Hee-young seizes the opportunity to become a global star. She grows wary and defensive when rumors of Im Se-ra's return surface. Oh Dae-hwan as Kang Du-won Heo Gun-young as young Kang Du-won The powerful CEO of TwoOne Entertainment, who was once Im Se-ra's beleaguered road manager 25 years ago. Having survived the cutthroat entertainment industry, he has achieved success but remains cautious and deferential in the presence of the re-emerged Im Se-ra.
Supporting Song Si-an as Sa Seon-yeong
Special appearance Ji Jin-hee as Wonban A top actor whose first love is Im Se-ra.
Production My Troublesome Star is produced by Jumbo Film and Studio Bom, with Choi Young-huon directing the series who previously directed One the Woman (2021). The screenplay was written by Park Ji-ha, the same scriptwriter for Miss Night and Day (2024).
Viewership
+Average TV viewership ratings Original broadcast date Average audience share(Nielsen Korea)Nielsen Korea ratings:
Nationwide Seoul 1 August 18, 2025 2 August 19, 2025 1.901% 1.775% 3 August 25, 2025 2.412% 2.263% 4 August 26, 2025 3.096% 2.781% 5 September 1, 2025 3.086% 2.628% 6 September 2, 2025 3.832% 3.366% 7 September 8, 2025 3.376% 3.138% 8 September 9, 2025 4.242% 3.882% 9 September 15, 2025 3.890% 3.627% 10 September 16, 2025 3.999% 3.478% 11 September 22, 2025 3.876% 3.681% 12 September 23, 2025 Average In the table above, the represent the lowest ratings and the represent the highest ratings. NR denotes that the drama did not rank in the top 20 daily programs on that date. This drama aired on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC, and EBS).
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