The much-anticipated finale of ‘Queen of Tears‘, tvN’s blockbuster K-Drama, has left fans buzzing with excitement.
Starring the dynamic duo of Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won, this weekend series has now etched its name in tvN history.
Episode 16 shattered records, achieving an impressive 24.85% viewer rating nationwide (and a whopping 28.381% in metropolitan areas). It outperformed the previous champion, ‘Crash Landing On You’, which held the top spot since February 2020.
However, not everyone was completely satisfied with the episode’s pacing. Some viewers felt that it hurriedly skipped over key moments they had eagerly anticipated—like the protagonists’ triumphant highs in life. Instead, the focus shifted to the poignant demise of Hong Hae In.
Here’s what netizens had to say:
“I liked how it ended, LOL.”
“The scriptwriter surprised us with the ending. I’m relieved—it’s the happiest conclusion.”
“That finale had me in a chokehold. And Kim Soo Hyun’s soulful voice in the background? Elite!”
“But wait, is the scriptwriter a queen of plagiarism? Maybe it’s time to switch shows.”
“Rewatching the ending scene, it’s not so bad. At least the Hong-Baek Couple lived peacefully until 2074.”
“Closure matters. I’m glad Hong Hae In found peace. Dying in 2034 wouldn’t have worked.”
“Did the scriptwriter just wing it? I expected more.”
“Why so mad about the finale? After all their struggles, we wanted to see the leads’ happiness. But that gunshot scene? Comical!”
“Kim Soo Hyun’s soundtrack made it special.”
“A bittersweet ending, but was it the best the scriptwriter could do?”
“Honestly, this was the weirdest K-Drama ever. Still, I couldn’t stop watching.”
“Kim So Hyun and Kim Ji Won save the show from bad writing”
Despite the mixed reactions, the heartwarming saga of the “Hong-Baek Couple” kept viewers hooked—even beyond the grave.
Scriptwriter Park Ji Eun now holds both the “Most Viewed” and “Second Most Viewed” K-Drama titles in tvN’s history. Other top contenders include ‘Goblin‘, ‘Reply 1988‘, ‘Mr. Sunshine‘, and ‘Mr. Queen‘.
As we bid farewell to ‘Queen of Tears‘, K-Drama enthusiasts wonder: Can tvN create another mega-hit to rival this emotional rollercoaster? We’re hopeful for sizzling casts, gripping plots, and captivating mise-en-scène in the dramas to come.
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