To My Star

 

To My Star – 9/10

Korean BL • Romance / Slice of Life / Healing Drama

To My Star is a quietly powerful love story that speaks in gentle glances and simmering silences. With its minimalist storytelling and heartfelt performances, this drama carved out a special place in the landscape of Korean BL.

The story revolves around Kang Seo-joon (played by Son Woo-hyun), a fallen celebrity with a bruised reputation, and Han Ji-woo (played by Kim Kang-min), a reserved, principled chef who values stability above all else. Their worlds clash when Seo-joon ends up crashing at Ji-woo’s apartment—and what follows is a slow, tender unraveling of emotional defenses.

While the production is modest, the emotional weight is enormous. This isn’t about grand gestures or dramatic tropes. It’s about two people healing, resisting, and ultimately choosing each other in the quiet spaces of everyday life.

Season 1 keeps things delicate and hopeful. The chemistry between the leads is sincere, and the progression of their relationship feels organic. It's a comfort watch with depth, conflict, and catharsis, handled with subtlety rarely seen in shorter dramas.

Rating: 9/10 – To My Star shines with a soft light, offering a beautiful portrait of love that feels real and earned. It leaves you warm, a little wistful, and yearning for just a bit more.