For two weeks straight, tvN’s ‘Queen of Tears’ bagged the number one spot in the Kinolights weekly comprehensive content ranking for the fourth week of April.

The riveting drama starring Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won, spinning the tale of a couple’s ups and downs in their third year, hit its highest viewership rating of 21.6% in its latest 14th episode, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats for the finale.

Hot on its heels in second place is ‘Lovely Runner’, picking up speed after its recent entry into the rankings. This time-travel fantasy romance drama, starring the dynamic duo of Byun Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon, unravels the story of a male superstar and a woman journeying back in time to change destiny, hooking audiences with its compelling storyline.

Snagging the third spot is ‘Parasyte: The Grey’, a spin-off drama adapted from the popular Japanese manga ‘Parasyte’, set in Korea and showcasing the rise of parasytes controlling humans as hosts.

Raking in both domestic and international praise, it topped the English and non-English categories of the Global TOP 10 series.

Making an impressive debut in fourth place is ‘Chief Detective 1958’, a prequel to the long-standing investigative drama series. Set in 1958, the show follows Detective Park Young Han as he takes on corrupt authorities with his unconventional team, promising viewers a thrilling blast from the past.

Rounding out the top five is the series ‘Blood Free’, streaming on Disney+. Starring Han Hyo Joo and Joo Ji Hoon, the drama delves into a futuristic world where lab-grown meat takes the place of traditional options, sparking curiosity and debate among audiences.

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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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