Final Episode of 'My Precious Star' Approaches Amidst High Drama and Romance

The final episode of the ENA drama 'My Precious Star' is set to air on the 23rd, with the series receiving praise for the performances of Uhm Jung-hwa and Song Seung-heon, its engaging storyline, and intriguing direction. Despite this acclaim, the show's ratings have remained in the 3% range. The previous episode reached a series-high of 4.2%, but the upward trend did not continue.

In the episode aired on the 15th, Bong Cheong-ja, played by Uhm Jung-hwa, made a dazzling comeback. The appearance of Won Ban, portrayed by Ji Jin-hee, ignited a love triangle, and the episode ended with Bong Cheong-ja realizing that Dok Go-cheol, played by Song Seung-heon, was the detective '0728' from her past, heightening the tension. The episode recorded a nationwide rating of 3.9% and a metropolitan area rating of 3.3% according to Nielsen Korea's paid household data.

Bong Cheong-ja's return was met with widespread support. As the spotlight focused on her, Go Hee-young, played by Lee El, reached a peak of hysteria, even firing her stylist Sa Sun-young, played by Jo Yeon-hee, after losing a sponsorship. In retaliation, Sa Sun-young confronted Go Hee-young with evidence from the day of Bong Cheong-ja's car accident, leaving Go Hee-young visibly shaken and raising suspicions.

Bong Cheong-ja's true talent shone on set. Despite the director's praise, her relentless effort was joined by Dok Go-cheol, who became her acting partner. Even with his awkward performance, Bong Cheong-ja felt an inexplicable thrill, indicating a shift in her emotions.

Unaware of their growing attraction, Bong Cheong-ja and Dok Go-cheol faced an unexpected turning point. A jealousy-inducing incident occurred when Dok Go-cheol witnessed a late-night meeting between Bong Cheong-ja and Won Ban, leaving him unsettled. As he walked away, Go Hee-young approached him, leading to an unexpected encounter when he helped a drunken Go Hee-young, resulting in a close encounter with Bong Cheong-ja. This misunderstanding sparked mutual jealousy, marking the beginning of a romance unbeknownst to them.

However, Bong Cheong-ja's smooth comeback show faced a new threat. Dok Go-cheol's intuition that someone would harm her proved correct when Kwak Jeong-do, played by Park Joong-geun, fell into a trap. Dok Go-cheol engaged in a fierce struggle with Kwak Jeong-do, who had broken into Bong Cheong-ja's accommodation, successfully capturing him.

The late-night commotion stirred the filming set. Concerned about Dok Go-cheol, Bong Cheong-ja went to his home, where she discovered an unexpected secret. The familiar door code '0728' revealed Dok Go-cheol's past identity as the rookie detective who once comforted her, bringing a flood of memories. Realizing Dok Go-cheol's genuine concern, Bong Cheong-ja was overwhelmed with emotion. The episode concluded with a surprising embrace between Bong Cheong-ja and Dok Go-cheol, leaving viewers eager for the next installment.

Reported by Lee So-jung, TenAsia forusojung@tenasia.co.kr