My Love from the Star (2013)
A sweeping Korean romantic fantasy about an alien stranded on Earth for four centuries who falls helplessly in love with a dazzling, impossible actress.
My Love from the Star - Series Information
- Original Title: 별에서 온 그대
- First Air Year: 2013
- Last Air Year: 2014
- Created by: Park Ji-eun, Jang Tae-yoo
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (60 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 21
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Korean
- Spoken Languages: Korean
- First Air Date: December 18, 2013 (United States - TV-14), December 18, 2013 (Australia - M), December 18, 2013 (Mexico - B-15), December 18, 2013 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: SBS
- Alternative Titles: 별에서 온 남자 (KR), 來自星星的你 (HK), Love From Star (US)
- Production Companies: HB Entertainment
- Production Countries: South Korea
My Love from the Star - Plot
An alien who came to Earth 400 years ago is almost able to return to his own planet, but when he meets a famous actress, he doesn't want to go home.
My Love from the Star - Trailer
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A love story not of this earth.
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My Love from the Star - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Park Ji-eun
- Jang Tae-yoo
Main Cast
- Gianna Jun
- Kim Soo-hyun
- Park Hae-jin
- Yoo In-na
- Shin Sung-rok
- Lee Jeong-kil
- Kim Chang-wan
- Na Young-hee
- Ahn Jae-hyun
- Uhm Hyo-seop
Writers
- Park Ji-eun
Executive Producers
- Choi Moon-su
My Love from the Star - FAQs
Where can you stream My Love from the Star?
My Love from the Star is available to stream on Netflix (including Netflix Standard with Ads) and Rakuten Viki. You can also watch it on OnDemandKorea and Kocowa, both with subscription and ad-supported options. Kocowa is additionally available as an Amazon Channel add-on.
Is My Love from the Star based on a true story?
Not a true story, but it does draw loose inspiration from a Korean manhwa. Writer Park Ji-eun crafted an original fantasy romance around the concept of an alien stranded on Earth across four centuries, blending historical Joseon-era flashbacks with a modern celebrity love story.
Who plays the lead roles in My Love from the Star?
The two leads are Gianna Jun as Chun Song-yi, a self-absorbed but endearing top actress, and Kim Soo-hyun as Do Min-joon, the centuries-old alien professor hiding in plain sight. Their chemistry became one of the most talked-about pairings in Korean drama history.
Why can't Do Min-joon kiss Chun Song-yi?
Do Min-joon's alien physiology makes physical contact with humans dangerous — kissing in particular causes him to lose control of his powers and fall gravely ill. This biological barrier becomes one of the drama's most memorable and emotionally charged running tensions throughout the series.
Did My Love from the Star win any major awards?
The series swept major Korean broadcasting awards. Kim Soo-hyun won the Grand Prize (Daesang) at the SBS Drama Awards, while Gianna Jun took home the Top Excellence Award. The show also won numerous popularity and couple awards, cementing its status as a cultural phenomenon across Asia.
How many episodes does My Love from the Star have?
The main series runs for 21 episodes, each approximately 60 minutes long. There is also a specials season (Season 0) containing one bonus episode. The show aired on SBS in South Korea from December 2013 through February 2014.
Is My Love from the Star worth watching in 2024?
Absolutely. It remains one of the most beloved K-dramas ever made and helped spark the global Korean Wave in television. The writing is sharp and witty, the leads are magnetic, and the blend of fantasy, romance, and comedy still holds up beautifully. A genuine classic of the genre.
What are shows similar to My Love from the Star?
If you enjoyed My Love from the Star, try Cheese in the Trap (2016) for another campus romance with a mysterious male lead, My Demon (2023) for supernatural romance with a modern Korean twist, or Castaway Diva (2023) for a similarly charming mix of fantasy and showbiz drama.
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