Lee Min-ho and Kong Hyo-jin in Seo Sook-hyang's "When the Stars Gossip"

Actors Lee Min-ho and Kong Hyo-jin have confirmed their appearance in Seo Sook-hyang's new drama "When the Stars Gossip".

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"When the Stars Gossip" is a full-fledged space romantic comedy between the space station and the Earth. It is written by Seo Sook-hyang and directed by Park Shin-woo. The shooting will begin next month.

It is Korea's first drama set at a space station with a five-year production preparation period. In the drama, Lee Min-ho plays the role of Gong Ryong, a missionary obstetrician and gynecologist who leaves for the space station as a space tourist, and Kong Hyo-jin plays the role of Korean-American astronaut Eve Kim, giving an unprecedented chemistry. Against the new backdrop of 'universe' the two are highly anticipated among K-drama fans around the world as well as domestic fans to see what kind of fateful encounter they will draw.

With the news of Lee Min-ho and Kong Hyo-jin's confirmation of appearance, "When the Stars Gossip" which has signaled full-fledged production, will begin filming in earnest with the aim of simultaneous air on domestic channels and global OTT in 2023.