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<div><span>tvN’s latest drama </span><em></em><span><em>Queen of Tears</em></span><span><em> </em>has concluded its run with a significant milestone with its finale, solidifying its place in television history. The final episode, aired on the evening of April 28, has gained exceptional viewership ratings, making it the highest-rated drama from tvN.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto"><span> </span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto"><span>According to Nielsen Korea, the finale of </span><em></em><span><em>Queen of Tears</em></span><span><em> </em>achieved an impressive 24.9% viewership rating. This rating surpassed tvN’s previous record held by the finale of </span><span><em>Crash Landing on You</em></span><span> in February 2020, which earned a rating of 21.7%.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto"><span> </span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto"><span>The acclaim for </span><span><em>Queen of Tears</em></span><span> extends beyond South Korea, as the drama has made a substantial impact globally. </span><em></em><span><em>Queen of Tears</em></span><span><em> </em>topped Netflix’s Global Top 10 Non-English series for the week of March 25 to 31, with the drama accumulating 93.8 million hours of viewership. It ranked among the top 10 shows in 68 countries, including significant markets such as the U.S., Canada, Japan, and Australia.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto"><span> </span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto"><span>Lead actors of the show, Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won, expressed their gratitude to their viewers for the unwavering support throughout the series.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto"><span> </span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto"><span>“Thank you for giving ‘Queen of Tears’ so much love. I was happy because of you,” said Kim Soo Hyun, who played Baek Hyun-Woo, the husband of Hong Hae-in and legal director of Queens Group. He also added that he hoped viewers would look forward to seeing how far Hyun-woo will go for Hae-in.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto"><span> </span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto"><span>Kim Ji Won, who played the wife of Baek Hyun-Woo and heiress/CEO of Queens Department store Hong Hae-in, expressed how she really enjoyed watching the drama as one of its viewers, and thanked the fans for loving and enjoying the show.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;min-height:23.6px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto"><span></span><br/></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto"><span> “As we spent a long time filming [the drama], I eagerly waited for it while feeling both nervous and excited, and I feel sad at the thought that it’s ending already,” she said. </span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;min-height:23.6px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto"><span></span><br/></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto"><span>However, this does not mark the end of </span><span><em>Queen of Tears</em> </span><span>as tvN announced that there are still special episodes to be aired on May 4 and 5.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto"><span> </span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto"><span>The drama’s exceptional accomplishment highlights its compelling storytelling and remarkable performances. This record-breaking rating for tvN underscores the appeal of Korean Dramas both domestically and internationally.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto"><span> </span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto"><span>— By Samantha Prats</span></div><div><br/></div>

<p>Queen of Tears' last episode surpasses the previous record of Crash Landing on You as the highest drama rating in tvN history.</p>

Queen of Tears' last episode surpasses the previous record of Crash Landing on You as the highest drama rating in tvN history.

Queen of Tears finale surpasses Crash Landing on You and receives highest drama ratings in tvN History

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Queen of Tears finale surpasses Crash Landing on You and receives highest drama ratings in tvN History

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Published April 29, 2024 06:17 PM PHT

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