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Queen Of Tears Finale becomes No.1 by dethroning Hyun-bin and Son Ye-jin's epic romantic drama | Find out here
Starring the formidable leads Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won, Queen of Tears has been grabbing eyeballs ever since its premiere in March (on Netflix and TVN). Here's how it secured a No.1 spot in history
Apr 29, 2024
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The historic moment is here! Queen of Tears is now being hailed as TVN’s No. 1 K-drama. Starring the formidable leads Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won, Queen of Tears has been grabbing eyeballs ever since its premiere in March (on Netflix and TVN). Interestingly, it is among those highly coveted dramas that maintains their top position in several rows. Queen of Tears dropped its finale episode 16 on April 28 (Sunday) and has been getting rave reviews for its captivating ending. Recently, reports suggest that it has dethroned Hyun-bin and Son Ye-jin's Crash Landing On You to become the No. 1 drama. Read on to unravel how it achieved the historic title...
Queen of Tears finale beats Crash Landing On You
The romantic comedy Queen of Tears has been making a stir on social media ever since it first premiered, for various reasons. Be it the top-notch leads or the dramatic dialogues and surprising cameos – Queen of Tears has been the talk of the town for several weeks now. Another reason that is making this K-drama viral at the moment is the finale episode’s rating. Kim Soo-hyun's return after a hiatus of three years and his fresh pairing with Kim Ji-won have managed to win over the viewers. According to Nielsen Korea’s reports and data, the Queen of Tears finale has surpassed Crash Landing On You with an average rating of 24.850%, which dethroned the latter, which secured a rating of 21.683%.
Previously, the rom-com drama had beaten Goblin by securing second place, and now it is reigning as TVN’s best K-drama with the highest ratings.
Queen of Tears vs. Crash Landing on You in terms of storyline
Notably, Queen of Tears and Crash Landing On You are both written by the legendary writer Park Ji-eun and connect the viewers with their heartwarming love stories. Queen of Tears revolves around a troubled married couple, Hong Hae-in and Baek Hyun-woo. Despite their social and class differences, they get married but soon encounter challenges. However, their lives take a captivating turn when a tragedy strikes that rekindles their romance.
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While Crash Landing On You takes you on the beautiful journey of two star-crossed lovers who are separated by their borders but united by their true love and feelings.
Both Queen of Tears and Crash Landing on You are streaming on Netflix.
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