
Lead actors Uhm Jung-hwa and Song Seung-heon have reunited for the drama ″My Golden Star,″ a decade after their collaboration in the 2015 film ″Miss Wife.″ The drama has attracted significant attention even before its premiere, achieving a 1.3% viewership rating on its debut on the 18th. The second episode saw a slight increase, reaching 1.9% nationwide, and continues to receive positive responses from viewers.
In Episode 2 of ″My Golden Star,″ Bong Cheong-ja, portrayed by Uhm Jung-hwa, begins a challenging journey of adjusting to reality after overcoming her denial. Having lost 25 years of memories due to a car accident, she faces a new phase in her relationship with Dokgo-cheol, played by Song Seung-heon. Dokgo-cheol senses something suspicious about Bong Cheong-ja’s accident, and a conversation between Go Hee-young, played by Lee El, and Kang Doo-won, played by Oh Dae-hwan, adds to the intrigue surrounding future developments.
After losing her memory, Bong Cheong-ja finds herself living in a goshiwon, disoriented by the changes in her life as a former top star. Dokgo-cheol discovers a business card belonging to Joo Seung-pil, a man linked to her case, and goes to the boarding house to investigate. When he finds Bong Cheong-ja in a precarious situation on the rooftop, he leaps to her rescue. This scene not only reveals Bong Cheong-ja’s inner turmoil but also touches on Dokgo-cheol’s past trauma, providing moments of levity for viewers.
Bong Cheong-ja attempts to reconnect with her younger sister, Bong Baek-ja, played by Joo In-young, but is met with coldness, as Baek-ja now runs a dumpling restaurant. The situation escalates when Bong Cheong-ja learns about her niece, Bong Da-hee, played by Do Young-seo. Meanwhile, the dynamic between Go Hee-young and Kang Doo-won intensifies as they engage in a verbal sparring match over contract renewal, further deepening the mystery surrounding Bong Cheong-ja’s 25-year disappearance.
As Dokgo-cheol investigates, he begins to suspect that Bong Cheong-ja’s car accident may not have been accidental. He discovers that she received a settlement call and realizes that someone is following her. With fear gripping her, Bong Cheong-ja awaits Dokgo-cheol’s help. This suspenseful conclusion leaves viewers eagerly anticipating the next episode.
″My Golden Star″ is gaining attention for its cast’s strong performances, intricate interpersonal relationships, and mysterious plot twists. Audiences are keen to see how the story will unfold in the coming episodes.