Fans of the hit tvN weekend drama 'Queen of Tears', brace yourselves!

On April 12th, fans of the hit tvN weekend drama ‘Queen of Tears’ received exciting news! Actress Kim Shin Rok is set to make a special appearance.

She’s stepping into the shoes of ‘Baek Hyun Tae’s wife’, a character that has been shrouded in mystery. This casting reunites her with actor Kim Do Hyun, marking their on-screen pairing as a couple once again.

Kim Shin Rok and Kim Do Hyun have previously shared screen space in the popular JTBC drama ‘Reborn Rich’.

Their chemistry as a couple was lauded on social media and online communities long after the drama concluded.

‘Queen of Tears’ is a romantic comedy that follows the journey of Hong Hae In, a third-generation heiress, and Baek Hyun Woo, a lawyer from a rural village, as they navigate through the aftermath of a divorce and rekindle their love.

The drama is enjoying a surge in popularity, securing the third spot in tvN’s all-time drama ratings. The OST of ‘Queen of Tears’ is also making waves, featuring tracks from a stellar lineup of artists.

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BLACKPINK's Rosé has topped the December 2024 Idol Personal Brand Reputation rankings, beating out big names like G-Dragon and BTS's members!

The Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute analyzed massive amounts of big data from November 28 to December 28, 2024.

They collected 194,169,629 data points from 1,730 idol brands, a 4.60% increase compared to the previous month.

The data tracked consumer participation, media interest, and community engagement to measure the idol brand reputation index.

Rosé’s rise to the top came from a surge in online consumer interest, positive feedback, and her active communication with fans. Her song "Apartment," along with her birthday celebrations, generated buzz in the data analysis, with keywords like "participate, confess, record" and "Apartment, Rosé, birthday" making the list. Her positive-to-negative ratio in the data was an impressive 93.28%, showing how loved she is by fans and media alike.

Other idols who made the top 30 included G-Dragon, Karina of aespa, Jang Wonyoung from IVE, and BTS's Jin, Cha Eun Woo, Jungkook, and Jimin. Despite fierce competition, Rosé’s brand reputation has remained unbeatable, solidifying her place at the top in December.

Director Koo Chang-hwan of the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute commented on the findings, noting a 7.84% increase in brand expansion and an 8.53% rise in brand communication for Rosé. It’s clear that her influence and popularity are only growing stronger!

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