The tvN drama "Queen of Tears" starring Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won has surpassed "Crash Landing on You," which starred Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin. It achieved the highest viewership ratings in tvN drama history.

On April 28th, the final episode (Episode 16) of the tvN weekend drama "Queen of Tears" (written by Park Ji Eun, directed by Jang Young Woo and Kim Hee Won, produced by Studio Dragon, Culture Depot, and Showrunner) aired and concluded. It secured the top spot in tvN drama history with the title of "Highest Viewership Ratings."

"Queen of Tears" tells the story of Hong Hae In (played by Kim Ji Won), the third-generation heiress of a conglomerate and the queen of a department store, and Baek Hyun Woo (played by Kim Soo Hyun), the son of a butcher and the prince of a supermarket. Their thrilling crisis and miraculous love story begin anew after three years of marriage.

In its final episode, "Queen of Tears" achieved a viewership rating of 24.9% (based on Nielsen Korea's paid platform nationwide standard). It became the top-rated program across all channels on that day. Notably, it also set the record for the highest viewership ratings in tvN weekend dramas and tvN dramas overall. The previous record-holder was "Crash Landing on You" (16 episodes, aired on February 16, 2020), starring Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin, with a viewership rating of 21.7%.

Although "Queen of Tears" had a modest start with a 5.9% viewership rating in its first episode (aired on March 9), it gained momentum after its competitor, KBS 2TV's historical drama "War of the Goryeo Dynasty," concluded. Starting from the second week of broadcast, its ratings began to soar: 9.6% in Episode 3 and 13.0% in Episode 4.

The upward trend continued. By Episode 10 (aired on April 7), the viewership rating reached 19.0%, securing the top spot in weekend dramas (Saturday and Sunday) and overall channel viewership. Notably, it outperformed KBS 2TV's weekend drama "The Beauty and the Pure" in terms of ratings, earning the title of "Weekend Drama Champion."

In Episode 12, "Queen of Tears" achieved a 20.7% viewership rating, surpassing other popular tvN dramas such as "Empress Ki," "Mr. Sunshine," "Reply 1988," and "Goblin," and securing the second-highest position in tvN drama history. Only "Crash Landing on You" remained ahead.

Subsequently, Episode 14 recorded a 21.6% viewership rating, closely trailing "Crash Landing on You." Although Episode 15 dipped slightly to 21.1%, Episode 16 rebounded with an impressive 24.9% viewership rating, surpassing "Crash Landing on You."

The journey of "Queen of Tears" to surpass "Crash Landing on You" was truly remarkable. While "Crash Landing on You" achieved an 11.3% viewership rating in its eighth episode, "Queen of Tears" reached 13.0% in just four episodes, marking the beginning of its success. Furthermore, "Queen of Tears" maintained a streak of 20%+ ratings from Episode 12 to Episode 16. It achieved what "Crash Landing on You" couldn't.

With the title of "Top Viewership Ratings in tvN Drama History," "Queen of Tears" and the outstanding performances of Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won created a memorable record for weekend viewers.

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Broadcaster Park Seul Gi recently shared a heartwarming update about her reunion with actor Byeon Woo Seok, proving that his kind and gentle personality hasn’t changed at all.

On April 2nd, Park Seul Gi posted several photos on her social media, along with the caption, "It’s been a while since I saw Woo Seok, and he is still so kind and gentle".

The photos featured Park Seul Gi hosting a fan meeting event for Byeon Woo Seok, organized by a coffee brand.

In the pictures, Park Seul Gi and Byeon Woo Seok looked close and friendly, highlighting their strong bond. Byeon Woo Seok, standing at 190 cm, even bent down to match Park Seul Gi’s height, showcasing his thoughtful nature.

Park Seul Gi shared more about the event, saying, "I made a meeting that felt like a fairy tale, with actor Byeon Woo Seok and the adorable ‘Tong Tong’ (the nickname for Byeon Woo Seok’s fan club) all gathered together! There were many moments where my heart raced, but it was an hour where I stayed focused and did my best."

She also expressed her gratitude, saying, "I’m really thankful for and happy about the Tong Tong fans who always greet me warmly, not just actor Woo Seok. Is there any April Fools’ Day more unbelievable than this!? Let’s run through April with energy!"

Park Seul Gi, who married a non-celebrity in 2016 and has two daughters, continues to stay busy hosting various events.

Byeon, who gained love through the tvN show Lovely Runner, has already chosen his next project, the upcoming MBC drama 21st Century Prince's Wife.

He’s also been making a positive impact, recently donating 100 million won to the Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association to help wildfire victims.

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