Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born

2024 · Miniseries · 70 min · ★ 6.2

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In post-war 1950s Korea, a young woman with a remarkable singing voice chases a dream of performing in traditional all-female opera. As she enters the demanding world of the troupe, she navigates rivalry, friendship, and hard-earned growth while learning what it truly takes to live for the stage.

Also known as Jeongnyeon

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Original title: 정년이
Years: 2024
Release date: 2024-10-12
Network: tvN
Language: Korean
Runtime: 70 min
TMDB rating: 6.2/10 (37 votes)

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You’ll likely enjoy this if you want an emotional, music-filled coming-of-age story centered on performance, ambition, and women supporting (and challenging) each other; Not for you if you dislike melodrama or rushed plotting like some viewers noted.

Pros: powerful stage performances; strong ensemble chemistry; rich period atmosphere | Cons: rushed storytelling; uneven pacing; hard-to-like lead