Gong Hyo Jin discusses the demanding production of high-budget series ‘When the Stars Gossip’
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Actress Gong Hyo Jin recently shared her reflections on 'When the Stars Gossip', a high-budget drama costing around 50 billion KRW (about $36 million USD). In a video posted on her YouTube channel, Gong Hyo Jin talked about her experience filming the tvN drama, which wrapped up in February but received modest ratings despite its elaborate production and star-studded cast.

Gong Hyo Jin played astronaut Eve Kim in the series, which explored the concept of creating life in zero gravity. She discussed the challenges of the complex storyline and how viewers may have found it hard to grasp. The actress also addressed the criticism around the drama's grim ending where her character dies shortly after giving birth, acknowledging its impact on viewers, even her own mother.

Reflecting on the physically demanding shoot, Gong Hyo Jin revealed the intense efforts involved in filming zero-gravity scenes that lasted for months and required hours of wire suspension each day. Despite the challenges, she expressed gratitude for the year-long filming process and the eventual release of the show, emphasizing the hard work and dedication of the team to bring the project to fruition.

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