UhmJeong-hwa and Song Seung-heon have reunited after a decade since their 2015 film 'Wonderful Nightmare', delivering a captivating comeback in the Genie TV original drama 'My Troublesome Star'.
In the third episode, aired on the 25th, viewers witnessed a thrilling turning point for Bong Cheong-ja (played by Uhm Jeong-hwa) and Dokgo Cheol (played by Song Seung-heon). As the once top star Bong Cheong-ja announced her return, the excitement was palpable. Dokgo Cheol's realization of Bong Cheong-ja's true identity as Im Se-ra added to the drama, boosting the episode's ratings to 2.4% nationwide and 2.3% in the metropolitan area, according to Nielsen Korea.
Dokgo Cheol came to Bong Cheong-ja's rescue during a crisis, calming her fears and earning her gratitude. As they laughed off past misunderstandings, a new dynamic began to form between them. However, Bong Cheong-ja's struggles continued as she was wrongly accused of theft in a boarding house. Once again, Dokgo Cheol stepped in, clearing her name and demanding apologies from those who wronged her.
The duo began investigating a suspicious car accident, hoping to uncover clues about Bong Cheong-ja's lost memories. A surprising revelation came when Bong Cheong-ja recalled the past upon hearing about Go Hee-young's (played by Lee El) Cannes Best Actress win. A letter from 25 years ago, written by Im Se-ra to her future self, expressed gratitude for achieving the dream of winning the Cannes award. Overwhelmed by the changes in her life and the distance from her dreams, Bong Cheong-ja resolved to reclaim her place, declaring, "I will return to my place. I must reclaim it."
As Bong Cheong-ja embarked on her comeback project, she sought out her old team, only to find their statuses had dramatically changed. Min Tae-sook (played by Cha Chung-hwa), once a makeup staff, had become a top makeup artist, stylist Sa Sun-young (played by Jo Yeon-hee) was now a fashion icon, and her former manager Kang Doo-won (played by Oh Dae-hwan) had risen to become an entertainment company CEO.
Dokgo Cheol was shocked to discover that Bong Cheong-ja and Im Se-ra shared the same identity card. As memories flooded back, he approached Bong Cheong-ja with a mix of emotions, expressing relief that she was safe. His heartfelt words, "I'm glad you're safe. Truly," hinted at a complex emotional history. As Dokgo Cheol offered his support, Bong Cheong-ja's smile suggested a hopeful future for the reunited pair.
The certainty of Im Se-ra's return stirred curiosity and concern among Kang Doo-won, Go Hee-young, and Sa Sun-young. The cryptic remark, "If Im Se-ra were truly herself, would she have stayed silent after meeting Kang Doo-won?" added to the intrigue, leaving viewers eager to uncover the secrets hidden in the passage of time.