The reunion of actors Kim Ji Won and Kwak Dong Yeon is creating quite a buzz among drama fans.

The popular tvN weekend drama 'Queen of Tears' is winning hearts with the undeniable chemistry between Kim Ji Won and Kwak Dong Yeon, who are portraying siblings on screen.

In the drama, they're playing the roles of Hong Hae In and Hong Su Cheol, the third generation of the wealthy Queens Group. Hong Hae In, the elder sister, is seen 'educating' her naive younger brother, Hong Su Cheol, showcasing a realistic sibling dynamic.

Whenever Hong Su Cheol acts immaturely, Hong Hae In steps in with her tough love approach, earning her the nickname 'cider'.

Viewers are finding amusement in Hong Su Cheol's 'education' by his sister, Hong Hae In. Comments like "Karma of a previous life", "There was a reason for it", "Still, their relationship as siblings was not good", "Su Cheol was reborn as a younger brother", "Reincarnation of 'Queen of Tears' siblings" are flooding in, showing viewers' deep engagement with the show.

This is partly because they once starred as lovers in KBS 2TV's 'Fight for My Way' back in 2017. Clips from the drama where they shared screen space are being revisited online due to the popularity of 'Queen of Tears'.

In 'Fight for My Way', Kwak Dong Yeon played Kim Ji Won's perennial exam-taker boyfriend, who was financially supported by Kim Ji Won but ended up cheating on her.

Choi Aera (played by Kim Ji Won) is working at a department store info desk and is struggling to support Kim Mu Gi, but Kim Mu Gi ends up having an affair with a woman from the exam village. This, coupled with a surprise pregnancy, left viewers fuming.

The reference to their past drama is adding to the viewers' immersion, causing laughter. Expectations are high for what kind of synergy they will show in 'Queen of Tears', which has reached a turning point.

'Queen of Tears', starring Kim Soo Hyun, Kim Ji Won, Park Sung Hoon, Kwak Dong Yeon, and Lee Joo Bin, tells the story of Hong Hae In (Kim Ji Won), the third generation of the Queens Group chaebol and the queen of the department store, and Baek Hyun Woo (Kim Soo Hyun), the son of a market leader and the prince of the supermarket, as they navigate a crisis as a three-year-old couple and start to fall in love again.

Recently, it has been enjoying great popularity, recording an average of 20.9%, peaking at 22.7% based on the metropolitan area households, and an average of 19%, peaking at 20.6% based on national households.

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BTS member J-Hope has truly made a mark in the U.S. market, and it’s clear that his popularity knows no bounds!

On February 28th, during the latest episode of MBC’s variety show I Live Alone (episode 585), viewers got a glimpse into J-Hope’s daily life in LA, where he was busy working on his solo album.

The episode showed him visiting a busy shopping mall in California, and what happened next was nothing short of amazing.

While shopping for meat at a butcher’s shop, J-Hope was approached by a young girl who asked, “Can you take a photo with my sister?”

This request was just the beginning! Soon after, more fans gathered around asking for photos and autographs.

One man even mentioned, “My friend works here, can I get an autograph?” But the real shocker came when a grandmother approached him and said, “My grandchildren are your fans.”

Park Na Rae was in awe, exclaiming, “It doesn’t matter the nationality. Even grandmothers are coming!”

J-Hope, always humble, couldn’t believe how widely recognized he was. “I didn’t think I’d be recognized in the local market,” he admitted.

But Jeon Hyun Moo quickly shut him down, saying, “What are you talking about? You’re a world star.”

He continued, “Americans usually don’t do that kind of thing. Even if Keanu Reeves takes the subway, people don’t acknowledge him.”

Jeon Hyun Moo’s words perfectly captured just how incredible J-Hope’s global fame has become!

From fans of all ages to being recognized in the U.S. with ease, J-Hope is truly a world star!

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