To My Star Season 2: Our Untold Stories (2022)

For mature audience.

This sure was a roller coaster full of emotions. To My Star S2 is not for everyone and it’s understandable… It’s much more depressing and serious than the first season. But I gotta say, out of all BLs I watched that has more than one season, To My Star definitely has the best sequel! I enjoyed this even more than first season, because of its depth. Season 2 is for mature people, all characters here are realistic and flawed - especially Ji Woo. You will be frustrated at him, even angry at him, but he is really a complex character that you will also feel for.

So… Ji Woo leaves Seo Joon with just a note ’let’s end it here’ and dissapears. Seo Joon, of course heartbroken, tries to find him. After 1 year Seo Joon finds out that Ji Woo has moved back to his hometown far from Seoul. He immediately goes there, hoping for answers. But Ji Woo is cold as ice and is clear that he doesn’t want to go back to Seo Joon. Meanwhile Ji Woo is struggling with his italian restaurant that has not many customers. Anyways, Seo Joon is of course confused and doesn’t understand why Ji Woo is so cold towards him…Seo Joon who loves Ji Woo so much, won’t give up easily.

This is so much more than just a BL - this hit so deep! It’s angsty and sad, and sometimes you wonder ’how is it possible to be so cold and harsh as Ji Woo’? Like I wrote earlier, he can be sooo frustrating! We get to know many new characters from Ji Woo’s hometown. Since it’s just a village it feels like a community, like one big family, although Ji Woo is not really popular there due to his introverted nature and because of what his parents did when they were still alive. We get to know for exemple Ji Woo’s neightbours, a single mother and her 9-year old daughter who he is very close to. Also, his ex-girlfriend who just came back from USA, also appears.

Ji Woo who acts so cold and emotionless towards poor Seo Joon makes one almost think that he has no feelings left, like at all. But if you really pay attention you can see that Ji Woo still loves him, it’s just that he is so, so scared. And then there is his ex… you can’t help but to admire Seo Joon and be so touched by him, because he refuses to give up on Ji Woo, just shows How strong his love is, makes you wish that you had someone like Seo Joon, who never gives up on you. At same time you feel for him, it’s painful to see how Ji Woo treats him so badly over and over again. Some think Ji Woo doesn’t deserve Seo Joon, that’s understandable. But I think it’s more complex than that, you don’t really know what’s going on in Ji Woo’s mind, and that drives us viewers AND Seo Joon crazy! But as series goes on, you will see more of Ji Woo’s inner thoughts and his Vulnerability.

Although the badly treatment of Seo Joon, Ji Woo and Seo Joon remains one of my favorite couples, I love How natural they are with each other, everything looks so real, like it’s not acting. The actors Son Woo Hyun and Kim Kang Min are made for their roles and their chemistry is amazing. This is as I wrote a mature series, so there are no silly or cringey moments here. The passion and desire between Seo Joon and Ji Woo is very strong, even though Ji Woo acts coldly towards Seo Joon, we can he desires him just as much as Seo Joon desires him. And that Ji Woo worries and cares for Seo Joon. We will get to later understand Ji Woo a lot more, where he is coming from, why he left and why he treats Seo Joon coldly.

For me this is a near perfect series, this is the kind of angst I love. There is nothing really I want to change about this one. Seo Joon and Ji Woo two totally opposites - complement each other so well. They’re a match made in heaven and just like what Seo Joon said; I guess we are really meant to be. To My Star 1&2 is my second favorite BL, after The Eighth Sense. I can’t rewatch To My Star S2 often because its just so sad, but if you really want to feel things in a deep level - then this is for you. You will for sure feel all kind of emotions…

Some think Seo Joon is way too forgiving and pathetic for going after Ji Woo nonstop, but for me like I wrote earlier, its admirable. And when Ji Woo starts to show more and more his vulnerable side, you totally feel for him and can’t bring yourself to hate him. You just want to give him a big hug! To My Star S2 hits me all my right spots, and I’m so glad South Korea is becoming more and more accepting of homosexuality. To My Star will always have a special place in my heart, everyone should give this one a chance!

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good ending

At first when I watched the first movie/drama and found out there was a 2nd season, I thought about not watching it because I knew something bad would happen due to the fact that the first season ended so well and I will cry because of it ...BUT I watched it anyway and it was unique. aAnd for people wondering if they should watch it YOU HAVE WATCH IT! Yes there were tragic things and suffering, but everything is worth it in the end. The acting was very good and so was the story..really enjoyed the drama and I think this ending was good enough to end the whole series

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Season 1s emo sibling

This season of "To my star" delivered the same chemistry from the lead actors with a more heart wrenching plot than it's predecessor. The flip of the couple's mood this time around shines a light on how a relationship can change over time. Especially between the personality dynamics and struggles of that for a couple like in To My Star. I enjoyed the character development seen in this season from all characters, although Han Ji Woo's actions in this story was frustrating to sit back and watch , I completely understood his character motives and the emotional weight of the thoughts behind them. I commend the actors for giving themselves to these characters and would easily recommend the first and second season of this show.

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não tão boa como a primeira mas ainda tem seu valor

eu passei exatos 10 episódios tentando entender qual o motivo de terem feito uma segunda temporada em que 9 episódios são um sofrimento interminável, e a conclusão que eu cheguei é que a primeira temporada é muito sobre o seojoon e a segunda é muito mais sobre o jiwoo. sendo sincero eu fiquei frustado na maneira que as coisas ocorreram, eu sou um grande fã de drama mas sinto que ele em excesso as vezes pode ter um efeito negativo. sobre a qualidade não tem muito o que falar, impecável tal como a primeira, apesar do drama em excesso eles trabalham isso de uma forma muito boa. na minha visão as duas temporadas seguem um ritmo diferente, a primeira funciona como uma maneira de assitir algo dramático-bonito-bonito e a segunda dramático-dramático-bonito.

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Worth the investment of time

I loved this drama and was drawn in by the mystery of why Ji Woo had walked out on Seo Joon without explaining himself, leaving Seo Jeon to worry and fantasise and not let go because he needed a reason. When he does track him down, a year later, he is met with a closed off defensive person who rejects any romance overtures.

This omission of why the two leads are behaving in the way they are allowed me to feel the confusion and pain. I spent a lot of the time with tears in my eyes as I waited to see how this drama will play out.

The writers have made them very human. The actors captured the angst and craziness that is relationships, breakups and the effects on the one left behind. The backstory is gradually revealed so we can once again gain empathy for Ji Woo.

The push pull dynamic is displayed in all its illogical actions and internal drama and thankfully they work out a compromise so they can keep their relationship happening. It is not fairytale perfect and involves compromise but we are left with hope for their continuing growth in their relationship.
Not a BL but a slice of romance for all, no matter what your orientation.

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A Personal Favourite

Honestly, this series might rank as my top BL from any country, even though it completely broke me and my emotions. If you’re looking for an angsty BL — this BL is for you.

The story is almost a complete genre shift compared to Season 1 — which I pegged as more of a comedy with some drama. On the other hand, this season really brought the tragic emotions of the characters to the forefront, and really found the characters having to face their burdens head on. So if you’re expecting a funny story between a ‘top star’ and ‘top chef’, this season is not it.

I think the genre shift suited the story particularly well, and really fleshed out the characters quite a bit. Season 1 felt quite superficial in its narrative, but I’m glad we really got to understand the characters a lot more.

For most of the season, we don’t know why Ji Woo truly ended the relationship — initially giving superficial reasons about Seo Joon’s habits, but hinted that it was because Ji Woo felt lonely during the relationship. Seo Joon continuously tries to coax the real reason for why Ji Woo left him, but it left with very little answers.

I must admit, being on either side of this conflict would be awful — but I do understand both of their perspectives. Ji Woo felt like he was nothing without the relationship with Seo Joon, he would always be home waiting for him, and had no support structure in Seoul. So he ran away, to try and prove to himself that he can be happy by himself. Seo Joon from the shock of suddenly finding a note to tell him that the relationship is over, continuously tries to find and then persuade Ji Woo to come back, whilst also finding out what the real reason was for breaking up with him.

I think the fact the BL felt so real, made me actually feel frustrated with Ji Woo. Other BLs I watch, I can quite easily distance myself from the characters because of the unrealistic nature of quite a few series. But for this one, I felt upset and angry (as Seo Joon did) and it broke me. I have to commend the whole cast and crew for making such a beautiful story to watch.

The cinematography was interesting and unique — compared to other shows, it used a slightly different aspect ratio — as if you were almost looking through a camera. And considering that it was almost as if we were looking back on these moments, or as if they were being told as if they were in the past, made this aspect ratio really amazing and integrated well with the story.

I also loved the interspersed flashbacks — it feels rather disorientating initially to try and grasp what is a flashback and what was the ‘present’ moment for the characters, but I think this worked in its favour as almost capturing what Seo Joon was feeling about his life.

In terms of what I disliked — there isn’t too much to dislike in my opinion. I think it is too angsty for me to watch again completely, and obviously would have loved more of an episode 10 where we can see more of them as a loving couple. But as art, to me it was almost a masterpiece. It really changed my perspective on BL and also in my own life, and I really hope we get a similar standard of BLs in the future (like in the Eighth Sense as well). As much as I love this on-screen couple and the terrific work they both showed, I kinda wish we can end with Season 2 (but if there is a Season 3, I would like only happy things please!!!)

100% Recommend!!!

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What it means to be human beautifully captured

Easy to watch, easy to become engrossed in, easy to relate to. That's why I enjoyed this K-Drama so much.
All of us are hurt at some point in our lives, all of us know the feeling of needing to protect ourselves from pain and the vulnerability that comes from our longing for connection and the fear of its loss. This story beautifully weaves threads around this most basic human need into a rich tapestry of human experience.

We know from the very outset that the happy ever after from season 1 did not stay that way. What follows is an exploration of vulnerability. Past losses and rejections, trauma, all leave their mark and condition the way the leads relate to their lives and each other. The drama unfolds as a dance, as each character steps forwards and then retreats, not sure how to be together.

It has it all, great chemistry between the leads, tender moments, pain and heart break, frustration at the lead for being his own worst enemy and a generous amount of affection to leave the ending fully resolved.

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the untold story= beautiful sotry

First of all, this is the first time I love how they create a season 2. Usually, when they create season 2 they tend to destroy what they build in season 1 but in this series, they widened it and improved it.

This season has had tons of improvements in acting and story.

So the story revolves in showing the untold stories from season 1, they showcase a different love story and societal issues. Season 2 was widened, the production expanded, and I really like the participation of different age groups. The characters especially the main leads, portrayed their roles very well. The chemistry is so strong, their eyes tell everything.
The story/plot is jaw-dropping, I didn't expect that they take the risk in doing this kind of plot instead of using the lovely-Dovey theme.

There's nothing I can say about this series because everything is praising. I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!
I can't ask for more because they gave it all.

I really commend the actors and all staff for creating this beautiful Series.

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so good it hurts

"i wanted to find my own universe. in my once dark heart, i now have one little star shining so bright. i have found my universe with all our stories."

i wasn’t prepared how raw and painful this was going to be. it was completely different from how sweet and wholesome the first season was.

first off, seojoon. i was genuinely hurting for this man. i wanted to go inside the screen just to hug him and tell him he didn't do anything wrong to deserve the kind of treatment from the person he thought he'd spend his life with. i was like his best friend throughout the show because i wanted to hit him just to make sense out of him. face palming myself when he kept coming back just to get the worst treatment back. it was genuinely heartbreaking to see someone who has so much love to give even when he didn't grew up nor surrounded with it willingly endure all that. personally, wouldn't dare to think for a second to take someone back after getting that treatment the first time around.

second, jiwoo,it wasn't exactly easy to understand this man but i do, only to an extent on what he felt during the relationship. his feelings at that time were valid. he had his own problems and fears and those fears tend to come out in the worst way possible which lead us to make the worst decisions ever but what i don't understand was how he treated seojoon after. i've come to know him in S1 as someone who might seem reserved but is actually a very warm person and to see him treat seojoon like that, the one person he always protected even in the smallest things, was maddening. what was even worst was he was doing it intentionally, he did everything to make seojoon hurt, to push him away. not knowing that was actually his worst fear, seojoon finally giving up on him because how lucky you are to have someone unconditionally love you in spite of your flaws, faults, and weaknesses and yet be so cruel to have that someone swallow their pride to beg for your love and take every worst treatment from you just to have you back in their life even if you're not the least bit deserving.

lastly, i don't entirely agree on the writer's view of how one person needs to be more giving in order for the relationship to work but i do agree with the line "in this world, there's no perfect man nor the perfect form of love. it's just a matter of understanding and adapting to each other through love. it's about learning to speak one's mind rather than put one's pride ahead" because what is love if not learning and growing to be better individuals to each other. as much as i love how sweet and easy the S1 were, i love how depth S2’s story got because i was able to relate with each character and i get to be invested with them; to feel for them, to hurt and learned from them.

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Better than the first season!

I was a bit worried going into the second season because of all the mixed reviews I was seeing. I loved the first season, and it's one of my favorite Korean bl's, so I was still excited about seeing these characters again. There was definitely a lot of angst and sadness this season, but it made sense and drove the story. Ji Woo pushed Seo Joon away for many reasons. Loneliness, sadness, guilt, and confusion. Yes, Ji Woo was harsh, but I also kind of saw his perspective. He has trouble navigating his emotions and actions. He was suffering in silence. He should have talked to Seo Joon, and none of what happened to them would have happened. Then, again, if they did, we wouldn't have a story. I liked how the episodes were longer, and we saw flashbacks in nearly every episode. This season felt more like a full-length, well-navigated drama. We are also introduced to a handful of new characters, and they really add a lighthearted and happy element to the story. I also feel like the actors have grown a lot from the previous season. They looked comfortable and did excellent, bringing to life all the kissing and emotional scenes. Overall, I really enjoyed this season even more than the first one and recommend watching it, it's worth it!

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Good but annoying

The first season was really good, I'm not sure why I watched this one, honestly, I would've been fine with just season 1 because it ended very well. The whole series was just really annoying to me.

First of all, I disliked Ji Woo's character, he turned from a cold person with a soft heart to a cold person with a cold heart, we didn't get a full reason why he left Seo Joon, just that everything Seo Joon did annoyed him which was just an easy way out, instead of saying he was scared to be in a relationship or something that made sense.

It pained me to see Seo Joon trying too hard to get Ji Woo to like him again, he needed to move on because he didn't deserve Ji Woo and the way he treated him. Seo Joon even found out Woo's restaurant wasn't doing well so he did everything he could to get people to come to the restaurant and Jo Woo was still stand ofish.

The little girl was extremely annoying to me and they were she was calling Ji Woo "dad" She needed to stop, Also her "running away" and hiding in the cupboard just because her mother couldn't pick her up was unnecessary.

I wish they could've found someone else for Seo Joon, he was just too pure for Ji Woo

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