The day after the finale, Minjae woke up late.
His body was tired, but his heart felt full.
He stayed in bed longer than usual, his eyes half-closed as he listened to the faint sounds of the city outside. No alarm. No rush. No script waiting on his desk this time. For once, he allowed himself to slow down.
When he finally reached for his phone, the first thing he saw was the flood of new notifications.
His name was trending again.
So was The Star's Secret.
The drama hadn't just ended—it had exploded.
News articles filled every platform.
"The Star's Secret ends on a high note—Finale episode records highest ratings of the season."
"Nam Minjae and Yura's emotional performance makes history."
"Drama Festival Rankings: The Star's Secret ranks #1 in nationwide polls."
The drama didn't just top the weekly chart.
It topped the festival's annual list.
