Lee Min-ho and Gong Hyo-jin Return to Earth in 'Ask the Stars'

In the latest episode of tvN's weekend drama 'Ask the Stars' (별들에게 물어봐), which aired on February 1, 2025, characters Gong-ryong (이민호) and Eve Kim (공효진) successfully returned to Earth after being trapped in a space station. The episode depicted the desperate rescue efforts by the ground control team, led by Chief Kang Tae-hee (이엘). Veteran astronaut Park Dong-ah (이성욱) volunteered to pilot the untested spacecraft 'Maru-ho' for the rescue mission, while team members Han Si-won (이현균), Ma Eun-soo (박예영), and Dr. Donna Lee (이초희) worked tirelessly to find the quickest return route. Additionally, Kang Kang-soo (김재화) supported the operation by acquiring robotic arms for emergency assistance, and MZ Group heir Choi Go-eun (한지은) along with space scientist Mina Lee (이초희) and Lee Seung-jun (허남준) joined forces to aid in the rescue. As their hopes converged, the 'Maru-ho' successfully docked with the space station. In a tense moment, Park Dong-ah discovered the unconscious Gong-ryong and Eve Kim, who were barely surviving with dwindling oxygen. After a dramatic rescue, the two boarded the spacecraft and ultimately returned to Earth. The episode concluded with Park Dong-ah's emotional exclamation, "We made it back to Earth, we survived!" With the thrilling survival story in space coming to an end, the drama is set to explore new narratives on Earth, focusing on the fates of Gong-ryong and Eve Kim as they adjust to life back home and their evolving relationships with the ground control team. 'Ask the Stars' is a massive project with a production budget of 500 billion won, and it premiered two years after filming wrapped. The show airs every Saturday and Sunday at 9:20 PM.