Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born (2024)

Drama · Music · Musical

The 1950s were an era filled with desire and aspiration, despite the aftermath of the Korean War. Jeongnyeon, a girl with a gifted voice, embarks on a journey to become the best actor of gukgeuk, or Korean female classical opera, where she encounters competition, solidarity, and growth.

IMDb rating: 8.3 (2,137 votes)
Episode average: 5.9 -2.4 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Hulu
Language: KO
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2024)

5.91 avg 12 episodes 6.3 → 5.4

Bad finale

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Episode #1.1	6.3	996
2	Episode #1.2	6.1	979
3	Episode #1.3	6.3	983
4	Episode #1.4	6.0	978
5	Episode #1.5	5.9	968
6	Episode #1.6	5.8	969
7	Episode #1.7	5.9	956
8	Episode #1.8	6.1	967
9	Episode #1.9	5.6	917
10	Episode #1.10	5.9	918
11	Episode #1.11	5.6	915
12	Episode #1.12	5.4	790