Brace yourselves, drama fans! The tvN sensation ‘Queen Of Tears’ aired its final episode on April 28 KST, smashing the network’s viewership records with a whopping 24.9% rating.

While the show’s success is undeniable, the finale has left viewers with mixed feelings. Many felt that the episode glossed over the happy moments between the lead couple, Baek Hyun Woo (Kim Soo Hyun) and Hong Hae In (Kim Ji Won), and zeroed in on Hae In’s eventual death.

Most fans breathed a sigh of relief that the show didn’t opt for a tragic ending, as was hinted at early on in the storyline with Hae In being a terminal patient.

The final scenes showed Hae In and Hyun Woo strolling with their daughter, which then transitioned to an older Hyun Woo visiting Hae In’s grave.

The tombstone revealed that Hae In passed away in 2074, suggesting that the couple enjoyed a long life together.

But the drama doesn’t end there! Online communities are buzzing with rumors that the show initially planned for a sadder ending, with Hae In passing away in 2034.

A leaked photo of Hae In’s original tombstone circulating online seems to back up this theory.

Speculations are rife that the drama team might have filmed two different endings and picked the happier one at the eleventh hour. Interestingly, it’s rumored that scriptwriter Park Ji Eun had a similar plan for her previous drama ‘Crash Landing on You.’

Netizens are split over the possibility of an alternate ending. While some believe it would have been heart-wrenching, others argue that it would have packed a bigger punch.

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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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