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12 years ago, in 2013, a K-drama titled My Love From The Star featuring Kim Soo-Hyun and Jun Ji-Hyun premiered. Back at that time, it created a lot of buzz, but over the years, it achieved recognition across the world. Now, after a decade since its initial broadcast, it has found its way into our hearts as it has been resurfacing online through social media platforms, including TikTok and Instagram, even though the lead actor’s name has been embroiled in a controversy with Kim Sae-Ron.
For the unversed, Soo-Hyun got entangled in a controversial situation after actress Kim Sae-Ron committed suicide. Her bereaved family claimed that the Queen of Tears actor had been in a relationship with her when she was a minor and even accused him of money extortion. They also blamed him for her death, which sparked a massive roar online and left the actor in a rough spot. Despite trying to clear his name, fans revolted against him and requested to boycott him.
Why Is My Love From The Star Trending?
Even after spreading so much hatred and negative comments about the lead actor Kim Soo-Hyun, the drama My Love from the Star is trending online, which once garnered 14.5 billion views. The drama has remained as one of the cultural milestones in Korean entertainment and is still considered one of the classic K-dramas. Scenes involving Soo-Hyun and Jun Ji-Hyun often get shared on social media platforms, including X (previously known as Twitter).
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