Drama Review: To My Star 2: Our Untold Stories

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Rating

★★★★

Episodes

12

Drama Digest

When South Korea’s brightest star lost his stardom and charm, he was at rock bottom. A chance meeting with a talented chef was about to change his life and luck forever. Despite their contrasting personalities, the two found love in each other and began dreaming of their happily ever after. However, their dreams shattered when one[ suddenly left the other with nothing but a note. What is the reason for the disappearance? What will the other do? Will they achieve their happily ever after? Watch To My Star 2 to unravel the truth.

The Feel-Good Part

Since the series is a romance drama, the chemistry between the lead pair should be visually captivating, and both the actors lived up to the expectations and nailed their roles. Additionally, the new and visually appealing locations make their evolved and matured love story more exciting and are a treat for the eyes.

The Disappointing Factor

The show first aired on June 9, 2022, and received generally positive reviews. However, it faced criticism for its basic storyline. Also, the jump between the past and present characters felt disjointed at times.

In-Depth Analysis

Directed by Hwang Da Seul, To My Star 2 is the second season of the popular Korean romantic drama series, starring Son Woo Hyun and Kim Kang Min as South Korea’s former star Kang Seo Joon and his lover and a talented chef Han Ji Woo respectively.  After a successful season 1, the cast and crew are back to take the story of Kang and Han as they embark in search of their happily ever after, through a series of heartbreaks, betrayals, and doubts. The BL drama series first aired in 2021. Season 2 of the series takes the story of the lead pair forward to showcase how their relationship will evolve and mature after it is established. The series will be an emotional ride with some romantic, mushy moments.

Star Power

Son Woo Hyun as the former star Kang Seo Joon plays his part with utmost perfection and delivers a phenomenal performance. Similarly, Kim Kang Min as the chef Han Ji Woo is admirable in his role and his earnest and most sincere act is the highlight of the series. The heartwarming and electric chemistry between the lead pair successfully grabs the audience’s attention and piques their curiosity at the right moment. During emotional or romantic scenes, the actors play their part believingly well and leave the audience with moist eyes. All the other supporting cast plays their part very well ad fits perfectly with the show’s narrative.

Overall Opinion

Overall, To My Star 2 is one-of-a-kind romantic drama series that is capable of keeping the audience glued to their screens and provides wholesome entertainment. From drama to romance to humor, the series has it all and definitely should be on your watchlist. The dreamy shoot locations, captivating cinematography, fast-paced narrative, and engaging screenplay will let you live the story through your own eyes. If you are a fan of Korean dramas, this one is definitely worth your time and will not disappoint you.