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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Former S.E.S member Shoo (Yoo Soo Young) warmed hearts as she shared a touching moment with her twin daughters—taking them to the same wholesale market where she once worked during a difficult time in her life.

On May 8, Shoo posted several photos on Instagram showing her spending time with her twin daughters, Ra Hee and Ra Yul, at the Dongdaemun wholesale market. In the caption, she wrote, “Did everyone enjoy the holiday? I feel like I made a memory I’ll never forget for the rest of my life.”

The photos showed Shoo and her daughters smiling brightly while eating and shopping together. Her daughters, now visibly grown up, were even seen wearing similar shoes and clothes as their mom.

Shoo opened up about a painful chapter in her past. “When I was struggling, I once sold clothes I got from Dongdaemun with the help of a friend,” she shared. “I used to go there from night to early morning, picking up fleece clothes, hairpins, and shoes, thinking, ‘My kids would love this if I brought them here.’”

Now that her daughters are older, Shoo finally fulfilled that dream. “We laughed so much while shopping. We bought hairpins, socks, and clothes together,” she said. “They’ve grown so much—they can even wear the same things as me.”

Reflecting on the experience, she added, “Memories of my past flashed before my eyes. I told them how I used to work late at night, carrying heavy bags and walking around for 10 hours straight.”

Shoo emotionally concluded, “I was so happy to show my kids the nighttime world I once worked in.”

Fans who remember Shoo’s twins from The Return of Superman were touched to see how much they’ve grown. Shoo, now a proud mom of three, continues to update fans through her TV appearances and social media, showing her strength as both a mother and former idol.

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