Actress Uhm Jung-hwa once again proved the charm of the romantic comedy genre in the jiniTV original drama "My Precious Star." The drama depicts the story of top star Lim Sera, played by Uhm Jung-hwa, who loses 25 years of memory due to a traffic accident and lives as an ordinary middle-aged woman, Bong Cheong-ja. Although the drama recorded a 1.3% viewership rating for its first broadcast, the 8th episode aired on the 9th achieved a personal best of 4.2%. This is the highest rating among ENA dramas in 2025.

"My Precious Star" combines romance, comedy, and thriller elements to offer diverse genre enjoyment in each episode. Uhm Jung-hwa freely switches between comedic and serious moments, drawing viewers into the story. Bong Cheong-ja, who has lost her memory amid financial difficulties, rekindles her dream of becoming an actress to recover her past. Her brown curly hair and unfashionable appearance reveal the marks of time, enhancing the comedic elements.

Uhm Jung-hwa adds to the drama's appeal through her chemistry with Song Seung-heon. After reuniting at the hospital, the two naturally portray the process of becoming life partners. Especially after it is revealed that Bong Cheong-ja was actually Lim Sera, the scene where she hides in Dok Go-cheol's house to avoid the reporters' attention marks the pinnacle of middle-aged romance. Starting from episode 9, airing on the 15th, Ji Jin-hee joins the cast, forming a love triangle that will heighten the romantic tension.

Uhm Jung-hwa is recognized as an actress who effectively conveys the message that "age is just a number." In 2023, through JTBC's "Doctor Cha Jeong-sook," she led middle-aged women to vicarious satisfaction by portraying a 20-year housewife challenging herself as a resident doctor. She has built a healthy image by showing her honest self through variety shows and YouTube content. Uhm Jung-hwa's story of pursuing her "dream" serves as a convincing element for viewers.

Popular culture critic Ha Jae-geun analyzed, "Uhm Jung-hwa showed a story through 'Doctor Cha Jeong-sook' that middle-aged women could vicariously enjoy, and 'My Precious Star' is a continuation of that. Uhm Jung-hwa's realistic acting draws immersion and has gained great popularity among middle-aged female viewers." The romance with Song Seung-heon acts as a vicarious satisfaction factor for viewers and contributes to the drama's success.

The drama harmoniously arranges various genre elements in each episode to capture viewers' interest. Uhm Jung-hwa's acting skills and the character's charm play a crucial role in the drama's success. "My Precious Star" will continue to portray the dreams and challenges of middle-aged women, delivering a positive message to viewers.