The latest episode of ‘Queen of Tears’, featuring the talented Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won, has made quite a splash in the ratings. The 11th episode, which aired on April 13th, achieved impressive viewership numbers.

In the metropolitan area, it recorded an average rating of 18.5%, peaking at a whopping 20%. Nationwide, the episode garnered an average rating of 16.8%, with a peak of 18.2%. This success put ‘Queen of Tears’ at the top of its time slot, even outperforming terrestrial broadcasts.

The drama also scored high ratings among the coveted 20-49 demographic, which is tvN’s target audience. In the metropolitan area, it achieved an average rating of 9.3% and a maximum of 10.2%.

Nationwide, the average rating was 8.7%, with a peak of 9.5%. These figures represent the highest viewership for the drama in five consecutive weeks, securing its reign as the king of weekend dramas.

Without giving away too much, the episode featured some heart-wrenching performance between the characters played by Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won, which left viewers reaching for the tissues.

Their characters, Baek Hyun Woo and Hong Hae In, faced a major crisis, but their love for each other only grew stronger. The family dynamics and the characters’ determination to confront their enemies also added to the drama’s appeal.

Stay tuned for more updates on ‘Queen of Tears’ and its record-breaking journey!

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Hyun Bin is finally addressing the long-standing "ddongcha" (poop car) theory surrounding his character from My Name is Kim Sam-soon—and he's not holding back!

In an interview on the 19th with Star News, the beloved actor confessed, "I was wrong," responding to the reevaluation of his iconic role as Hyun Jin-heon from the 2005 hit drama. The "ddongcha" theory has been a subject of online debate for years, with many viewers critiquing Hyun Jin-heon’s character as overly arrogant and entitled.

Hyun Bin, who first rose to fame in My Name is Kim Sam-soon, took the time to reflect on the character that made him a household name. He shared, “I was just following the script; there were no personal opinions added to the character of Hyun Jin-heon. At that time, I knew Hyun Jin-heon was portrayed as a ‘bad boy,’ and the way it was expressed was different from today’s standards.”

With My Name is Kim Sam-soon now being re-released as part of Wavve's "New Classic" project, fans are revisiting the 2005 drama, and the character of Hyun Jin-heon is under fresh scrutiny. Director Kim Yun-cheol even admitted that the "prince on a white horse" and "bad boy" tropes that once worked in 2005 don’t quite match today's sensibilities, leading to edits in the 2024 version.

Hyun Bin humbly acknowledged his gratitude for his successful career and hit works, saying, "It’s wonderful and I am grateful to have so many hit works. I’ve been fortunate to work with amazing writers, directors, and actors. Thanks to them, I’ve received a lot of attention and love." He also shared a sense of humility, noting, “But I never know when that luck will come again."

Despite the dramatic shift in perspective on his character, Hyun Bin’s charm and dedication remain strong. Fans are eager to see him in his upcoming film Harbin (directed by Woo Min-ho), set to be released on the 24th.

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