Hold onto your tissues, drama fans! ‘Queen of Tears,’ starring the dynamic duo Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won, has been making waves, smashing tvN’s rating records. But it’s the finale of the last episode (Episode 16) that’s got everyone talking.

Aired on April 28, the final episode saw our beloved Baek Hyun Woo (Kim Soo Hyun) and Hong Hae In (Kim Ji Won) battling it out against all odds to safeguard their love.

The villain of the piece, Yoon Eun Sung (Park Sung Hoon), met a dramatic end in a police shootout, while his mother, Mo Seul Hee (Lee Mi Sook), was unmasked as the murderer of Hong Man Dae (Kim Kap Soo) and brought to justice.

After weathering countless storms, Baek Hyun Woo and Hong Hae In pledged to stick together till the end.

Viewers were treated to a heartwarming glimpse of their life as parents to a cute little girl, followed by a touching scene of an aged Baek Hyun Woo visiting Hong Hae In’s grave.

The finale wrapped up with a bittersweet reunion of the couple in a heavenly setting.

The ending has stirred up a whirlwind of reactions, with some viewers praising its emotional depth, while others felt let down, deeming the characters’ fates as tragic.

Netizens have been vocal about their thoughts, with comments ranging from “I think they took it too far. We just wanted to see them get married again and live happily,” to “Suddenly jumping to the year 2074 was surprising. It doesn’t seem to fit the romantic comedy genre. It only leaves a sense of emptiness and insignificance in life.”

Despite the mixed reactions, ‘Queen of Tears’ ended on a high note, scoring a whopping 24.9% viewership rating for its final episode, dethroning ‘Crash Landing on You’ to become tvN’s highest-rated historical drama.

Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won are now gearing up to fulfill their “Baek-Hong Sweet Challenge” pledge in celebration of their record-breaking ratings.

Fans can look forward to a two-part special airing on May 4 and 5.

And there’s more K-drama goodness on the horizon with ‘Graduation,’ starring Wi Ha Jun and Ryu Won, set to premiere on May 11th.

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BTS's Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!

In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.

But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.

Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.

The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.

Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.

Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.

Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!

As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!

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