My Troublesome Star (Korean: 금쪽같은 내 스타) 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.
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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).