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August promises to be a sparkling month with the arrival of My Troublesome StarENA's new offbeat romantic comedy (announced for the 1st time on Viki abroad, to be confirmed in France), due to be released on August 18 at 10pm (KST). Between temporal misunderstandings, entertainment industry secrets and plot twists, this series promises as much humor as emotion.
A lost superstar... in someone else's body
Im Se-ra, originally performed by Jang Da-ahis South Korea's biggest star. But one day, she mysteriously disappears... only to awaken in the body of Bong Cheong-jaan ordinary middle-aged woman played by Uhm Jung-hwa. The snag? She lost 25 years of memories.
With the help of Dokgo Chul (Song Seung-heon), a former super-detective relegated to a much less prestigious position, she tries to understand what happened and how to regain control of her life and career.
Yesterday's rivals become today's kings
During Im Se-ra's absence, the entertainment industry didn't wait. Lee El embodies Go Hee-youngOnce an eternal second-rate actress, she is now an accomplished star. Far from having forgotten Im Se Ra's shadow, she sees his return as a threat... or an opportunity for revenge.
As for Oh Dae-hwanhe performs Kang Doo-wona shy former manager turned president of a global agency. His past relationship with Im Se Ra may well resurface in a whole new form.
A comedy about identity, fame... and second chances
My Troublesome Star promises to be a series full of charm and bittersweet reflections on the passage of time, memory, and what it really means to make a success of one's life. Uhm Jung-hwa, impeccable in double-faced roles, returns in a register that suits her perfectly, supported by a Song Seung-heon against the grainbetween comedy and sensitivity.
See you on August 18 on Viki to discover this troubled star ready to (re)conquer the world or start all over again.
