The cast of the hit drama 'Queen of Tears' is celebrating a major milestone - a viewership rating of over 20%! Among the celebrations, Park Sung Hoon's unexpected apology has caught everyone's attention.

On April 24th, the team behind the tvN drama shared a series of photos on their official social media, marking the "20% viewership breakthrough, a first for tvN in four years."

The shared photos feature Kim Soo Hyun, Kim Ji Won, Park Sung Hoon, Kwak Dong Yeon, and Lee Joo Bin, all proudly holding balloons shaped like the number '20', a symbol of their achievement. Each actor expressed their heartfelt thanks to the fans.

In the midst of this, Park Sung Hoon stated, "We've hit a 20% viewership rating! I'm so touched that I could cry. And… I'm sorry," sparking laughter with his unexpected apology.

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Park Sung Hoon's character, the villain Yoon Eun Sung, has been causing quite a stir with his evil deeds in recent episodes. His impressive acting skills have made the character feel all too real, leading to some backlash from viewers.

'Queen of Tears' tells the gripping tale of a married couple in their third year, 'Hong Hae In' (played by Kim Ji Won), a department store queen, and 'Baek Hyun Woo' (played by Kim Soo Hyun), a local boss's son and supermarket prince.

The 14th episode recorded the highest viewership rating of 21.6% (nationwide, according to Nielsen Korea), and the drama is on track to become the highest-rated in tvN's history. Just last week, it surpassed 'Goblin' with a rating of 20.7%, moving up to second place.

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Former AOA member Kwon Min Ah—who opened up in the past about being bullied—has once again shared a deep and emotional message on social media, leaving fans feeling concerned and sending love.

On April 23, Min Ah took to her Instagram to write:
“I don’t know if I’ve become completely twisted, or if I’m just scared. Maybe I’m afraid the same thing will happen again. Everything feels scary. And I want to say something sharp to myself too—get it together.”

Along with the message, she posted a selfie where she wore a red knit top, had her hair half-up, and showed a soft pout with a calm expression. Though her outfit and style looked casual, the mood of her words felt heavy.

Fans aren’t sure if Min Ah was directing the message toward someone else or simply speaking to herself. The final line, “get it together,” sounds like a tough love reminder to herself—but also makes many wonder what she’s been going through recently.

People quickly filled the comment section with supportive messages, telling her to stay strong and reminding her she’s not alone.

Min Ah debuted with AOA in 2012 and left the group in 2019. In 2020, she made headlines when she revealed that she had been bullied during her time in the group. The confession caused a huge reaction in the K-pop world, leading to conversations about idols’ mental health and group dynamics.

Recently, she surprised fans when it was revealed she began working as a manager at a dermatology clinic, showing a new side of her life outside of the entertainment spotlight.

Fans continue to cheer her on, hoping she finds peace and happiness in whatever path she chooses next.

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