As per the most recent data from the Netflix TOP 10 site as of April 24 KST, tvN’s weekend drama ‘Queen of Tears’ has locked its spot in the global TOP 10 TV series, ranking third in the (non-English) category.

During the week of April 15-21, ‘Queen of Tears’ pulled in 4.8 million views, marking a significant rise from the previous week’s 4.4 million views. This accomplishment signifies the drama’s seventh straight week in the top 10, sustaining its robust presence on the platform.

Remarkably, it grabbed the top position in 12 countries, including Korea, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, and others, while also making its way to the top 10 in 40 countries globally, highlighting its broad popularity.

‘Queen of Tears’ depicts the turbulent crisis and extraordinary resurgence of the love story between Hong Hae In (Kim Ji Won), the heiress of the Queen’s Group conglomerate, and Baek Hyun Woo (Kim Soo Hyun).

Despite some doubts about the plot, the compelling chemistry between Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won has enchanted audiences, earning widespread praise for their outstanding performances.

The 14th episode of ‘Queen of Tears’ scored an impressive nationwide viewership rating of 21.6%, holding its top ranking for seven consecutive weeks.

With such momentum, it is expected that the drama may exceed the record-high rating of 21.7% set by ‘Crash Landing on You’, making it a potential historic landmark for tvN.

Alongside ‘Queen of Tears’, director Yeon Sang Ho’s Netflix series ‘Parasyte: The Grey’ clinched the 4th spot in the Netflix Global Top 10 TV Series (Non-English) category, racking up 3.9 million views during the same viewing period.

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Kim Jae Joong couldn’t hold back his tears as he experienced an emotional moment with his father.

On April 4, the KBS 2TV show "New Menu Launching: Pyeon Restaurant" aired a heartwarming episode where Kim Jae Joong, the youngest of nine siblings, threw a special celebration for his parents’ 60th wedding anniversary.

The star took charge of everything—planning, organizing, and hosting the event—as a grand gesture to show his gratitude for everything his parents had done for him and his siblings.

Kim Jae Joong rented a luxurious banquet hall at a five-star hotel for the celebration. He made sure to select food that would please all of his family, including his parents and siblings.

With his large family in attendance, the venue was filled with love and joy. Kim Jae Joong’s nine siblings all bowed deeply to thank their parents for raising them, showing immense respect and love.

As his father saw all of his children gathered in one place, he couldn’t help but express his pride, saying, “Are all these really my children?” But his emotions quickly took a turn as he shared his feelings of regret. “I feel sorry that I couldn’t do better for you, I’m sorry I couldn’t do as much as others did. But I’m so thankful that you all grew up so well,” he said, with tears starting to form in his eyes.

It was the first time Kim Jae Joong had seen his father cry. Overcome with emotion, he said, “I know my father’s life very well, so I couldn’t help but cry too.” The entire family shared in the tears, shouting, “We love you, Dad,” creating an unforgettable moment that moved everyone to tears.

The touching episode aired on April 4 at 8:30 PM, showing viewers the deep love and gratitude Kim Jae Joong and his siblings have for their parents.

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