K-drama fans, brace yourselves! According to data from the Netflix TOP 10 website on May 1 KST, tvN’s weekend drama ‘Queen of Tears’ has hit a new high by securing the second spot in Netflix’s global TOP 10 TV series rankings in the (non-English) category.

The drama raked in a whopping 4.1 million views from April 22-28, marking its eighth straight week in the top 10.

Outdoing its previous second-place ranking from the week before, ‘Queen of Tears’ continued its reign, especially in nine countries, including Korea, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, and Vietnam.

Plus, it made it to the top 10 in 41 countries worldwide, highlighting its global appeal and massive fan following.

‘Queen of Tears’ spins the captivating tale of Hong Hae In (played by Kim Ji Won), a third-generation heiress of the Queen’s Group conglomerate, and Baek Hyun-woo (played by Kim Soo Hyun), the son of a supermarket tycoon.

The series wrapped up its 16-episode run on April 28 KST, ending on a heartwarming note with the lead characters overcoming various hurdles to build a family together.

Despite facing criticism for unlikely plot twists such as memory loss and accidents, the heartfelt performances of lead actors Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won struck a chord with viewers, contributing to the drama’s immense popularity.

The final episode scored an impressive rating of 24.9%, cementing its status as tvN’s highest-rated drama ever.

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Song Hye Kyo’s much-anticipated return to the big screen with The Black Nuns is making waves, as the film shoots straight to the number one spot in overall pre-sale rankings, even beating out Hyun Bin’s Harbin.

The Black Nuns is a chilling thriller about a group of individuals who perform forbidden rituals to save a boy possessed by a powerful evil spirit. And it’s already generating tons of buzz!

According to the Korean Film Council's integrated computer network, as of 11 AM on January 15, The Black Nuns is leading the pack with a 16.4% pre-sale rate, having sold 38,391 tickets in advance. This is a strong indicator of the film’s high pre-release anticipation, even with nine days still left before its official opening.

With its unique storyline and gripping visual appeal, The Black Nuns is expected to inject fresh energy into the upcoming theater season. Song Hye Kyo has been actively promoting the film, making appearances on tvN's You Quiz on the Block, the web variety show Jeong Jae Hyung's Fairy Table, and sharing vlog videos on the Davichi Kang Min Kyung channel. All of these efforts are driving the film’s rising pre-sale numbers.

The film is also drawing attention for its star-studded cast, which includes not only Song Hye Kyo but also Jeon Yeo Bin, Lee Jin Wook, and Moon Woo Jin, all of whom deliver impressive performances.

The Black Nuns is set to hit theaters on January 24, and it looks like it’s already on track to be a massive success.

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