The ongoing K-drama “Queen of Tears,” starring Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won, has hit a new ratings high with its latest episode. Nielsen Korea reported that episode 11 secured the top spot in its time slot, garnering an impressive nationwide rating of 16.8%.
Record Breaker
In a notable achievement, “Queen of Tears” has surpassed the renowned “Reply 1988,” becoming the third highest-rated K-drama in the history of the tvN network. The series follows the story of a married couple, portrayed by Soo-hyun and Ji-won, as they navigate through marital challenges, with a twist of impending tragedy.
Netflix Rankings
While the series maintains its strong presence on Netflix, it has slipped to the second position in the non-English TV series category. Initially topping the charts, “Queen of Tears” was surpassed by another K-drama, “Parasyte: The Grey,” which reportedly garnered 31.5 million hours viewed in its premiere week. It’s important to note that Saturday ratings may be impacted by time zone variances and viewer preferences for binge-watching.
Upcoming Specials
Fans can anticipate special episodes of “Queen of Tears,” featuring the lead cast individually due to scheduling conflicts. These episodes, scheduled to air on May 4th and 5th on tvN, promise in-depth scene breakdowns and interactive segments where actors address viewer comments and questions.
Drama Roundup
In other K-drama updates, MBC’s “Wonderful World” concluded its run with a series finale rating of 9.2%. KBS 2TV’s “Beauty and Mr. Romantic” maintained a steady rating of 14.4% for its latest episode, while SBS’s “The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection” achieved a rating of 2.4% for its sixth episode. JTBC’s “Hide” commenced its second half with an average rating of 4.3%.
