In the recent episode of the tvN weekend drama “Ask the Stars” (written by Seo Sook-hyang, directed by Park Shin-woo), broadcasted on the 9th, the characters Kong Ryong (played by Lee Min-ho) and Eve Kim (played by Gong Hyo-jin) began their thrilling secret romance. Despite the strong opposition from their astronaut seniors, the two shared secret moments of affection, delighting viewers.
Kong Ryong submitted the incident report he wrote with Eve Kim, thus concluding their ten-day space journey. When Ryong left after finishing his tasks, Chief Kang Tae-hee (played by Lee El) started opposing their relationship, worried that her beloved junior, Eve Kim, might get caught up in unnecessary gossip. Despite understanding Kang Tae-hee’s concerns, Eve Kim couldn’t promise not to see Ryong, merely deflecting the situation.
Eve Kim decided to keep their relationship a secret from Kang Tae-hee, given the risk it posed to her position as commander. Though their relationship was secret, they cherished real romantic experiences, doing things they wished to do in space and building precious memories on Earth.
Kong Ryong prepared a special date for Eve Kim, who would soon return to space, filled with Earth-exclusive experiences like taking a warm bath, smelling freshly baked bread, and feeling the cold rain. The affectionate gaze with which Ryong observed Eve Kim enjoying the present moment induced excitement.
Among their memories, the two reminisced about the time they endured together in space, opening up to each other, which moved the viewers. Eve Kim’s nonchalant confession that she could die happily as long as she was with the person she loved deeply touched Ryong’s heart. Ryong responded by talking about the daily life they’d share, enhancing anticipation for their future.
However, Kang Tae-hee and Park Dong-ah (played by Kim Joo-heon), unaware of their secret romance, reiterated that Eve Kim should not meet Ryong. Matters worsened when Kang Tae-hee and Han Si-won (played by Lee Hyun-kyun) caught Ryong and Eve Kim on a date, feeling betrayed and increasing their anxiety.
In addition, while reviewing footage from the incident, Kang Tae-hee and Han Si-won discovered Ryong’s incubator was used just before a space debris collision incident, leading them to suspect that a “morula” remains. Kang Tae-hee believed that Ryong might be colluding with Kang Kang-soo (played by Oh Jung-se) in illegal experiments and summoned them both immediately.
Confronted unexpectedly at the ground control center, Ryong was shocked to see his incubator on the screen. As Kang Tae-hee accused them, asking, “Are you two in cahoots?” both Ryong and Kang Kang-soo were left speechless, raising curiosity about how Ryong will overcome the crisis of his secret mission being exposed.
The 13th episode of “Ask the Stars” will be broadcasted on the 15th at 9:20 p.m.