My Love from the Star: Kim Soo-hyun and Jun Ji-hyun Iconic Alien Romance

An Alien, an Actress, and 400 Years of Loneliness

Do Min-joon landed on Earth in 1609, during the Joseon dynasty. Four hundred years later, he has perfected the art of blending in — every 10 years, he fakes his death and starts a new life with a new identity. He has three months left before he can finally return to his home planet. Then he meets Cheon Song-yi, the most famous actress in Korea — and the woman who looks exactly like the girl he loved and lost in Joseon. Their paths collide, and Min-joon discovers that leaving Earth might be harder than he ever imagined.

My Love from the Star was a cultural phenomenon that redefined what a K-drama could achieve commercially. Jun Ji-hyun portrayal of the gloriously narcissistic yet secretly vulnerable Song-yi became iconic, spawning "chimaek" (chicken and beer) trends, fashion crazes, and countless parodies. Kim Soo-hyun as the stoic alien with hidden depths proved why he was already one of Korea biggest stars. The drama success in China was so massive that it prompted the Chinese government to issue official statements about the "Korean Wave" phenomenon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it called My Love from the Star?

The title refers to Do Min-joon being an alien from another star, and Song-yi being his "love from the star" — a wordplay that works in both Korean and English.

Where can I watch My Love from the Star?

My Love from the Star is available on Viki, Netflix, and other platforms worldwide with subtitles in multiple languages.