Actress Gong Hyo Jin has shared her heartfelt thoughts as Ask the Stars comes to an end.

In tvN’s weekend drama Ask the Stars (written by Seo Sook Hyang, directed by Park Shin Woo), Gong Hyo Jin took on the role of Eve Kim, a determined space commander leading a mission beyond Earth. Her powerful performance as a strong leader with a deeply emotional side left a lasting impression.

On February 21, through her agency Management SOOP, Gong Hyo Jin reflected on the journey, saying, "From the moment I received the script, I was excited about playing a female commander in a leadership role."

However, she admitted the project pushed her to her limits. "Out of all the projects I’ve worked on, this was the most difficult and the longest. It was my first time filming a fully pre-produced drama, so the emotions I felt on set were new and unfamiliar. But in many ways, it turned out to be an unforgettable experience."

Despite the drama’s struggles, she took pride in the finished product. "Just the fact that this drama made it to the screen after such a long filming process and post-production work makes me feel like I’ve accomplished everything I wanted. Watching every scene after post-production made me appreciate the efforts of the entire staff, and I’m truly grateful. Now that only two episodes remain, the thought of saying goodbye makes this winter feel especially cold."

She also expressed her hopes for viewers, saying, "As an actress, I was drawn to the charm of a fresh and unique story, and I hope viewers enjoyed following along with this new kind of plot. I also hope they were able to fully experience the diversity of Korean drama genres. To everyone who embraced the unfamiliar yet honest storytelling of Ask the Stars, I sincerely thank you."

Despite boasting a 500 billion KRW production budget and a star-studded cast including Lee Min Ho (as Gong Ryong) and Oh Jung Se (as Kang Kang Soo), Ask the Stars struggled with shockingly low ratings, staying in the 1% range throughout its run.

The final episode, Episode 16, will air on February 23 at 9:20 PM KST. Will the drama leave a lasting impact despite its underwhelming numbers? Fans will have to wait and see.

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BTS's V is making his fans fall even more in love with him as he shares moments from his life just 40 days before his military discharge.

On April 30, V posted several new photos on his Instagram story, giving fans a sneak peek into his daily routine.

Among the photos was a beautiful shot of cherry blossoms, accompanied by the word "cherry blossom" as he expressed his longing for spring.

He followed up with more photos, sharing how much he wanted to enjoy the season with his fans.

To make the post even more special, V added background music from BTS member J-Hope's song Sweet Dreams and Design by the American punk band Gustav.

It turns out that Gustav was grateful for V introducing their music to the world and even received fan comments saying they discovered the band through him.

In another adorable photo, V posed with CF director Ray J. Yi (Lee Jun Yeob), with flowers in his hair. The director also shared the cute photo, adding the word "flower" to express how happy he was with the moment.

But it wasn’t all about flowers and beauty—V also gave fans a peek at his workout routine. He proudly showed off his toned arm muscles in a picture, though his face appeared a little thinner.

This is likely due to his diet, as he’s been working hard to maintain his figure ahead of his discharge. Before enlisting, V weighed 62 kg, and during his service, he reached 86 kg. Now, he’s lost 10 kg and is preparing for his return to the public eye.

Interestingly, V has been working out at the same place where singer Kim Jong Kook films his popular YouTube channel Jim Jong Kook, sparking fan excitement and hopes that V might make an appearance on the show after he’s discharged.

As soon as V shared his latest update, his name—"KIM TAEHYUNG"—shot to the top of real-time trending charts worldwide. Fans from all over the globe, including in the U.S., couldn’t get enough of the updates, proving once again the massive impact V has.

He is set to be discharged from the military on June 10, and fans are eagerly awaiting his return.

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