The highly anticipated finale of tvN’s ‘Queen of Tears’, a captivating romance series starring Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won, has shattered records and reached unprecedented heights in viewership. On April 28th, the concluding episode of the beloved series achieved the highest-rated drama finale in tvN’s history, with an astounding nationwide average rating of 24.850 percent. This remarkable feat surpassed the previous record held by the popular ‘Crash Landing on You’, starring Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin, which garnered a 21.683 percent rating for its final episode in February 2020.
Beyond Korea, ‘Queen of Tears’ has also captured the hearts of global audiences, consistently ranking third among Non-English content on major OTT platforms for several weeks. This international acclaim is a testament to the show’s engaging storyline, stellar cast, and captivating production.
In addition to ‘Queen of Tears’, JTBC’s mystery thriller ‘Hide’ concluded its run with a respectable average nationwide rating of 4.0 percent for its final episode, while KBS 2TV’s ‘Beauty and Mr. Romantic’ experienced a surge in viewership, reaching a commendable 15.2 percent nationwide average for the evening. MBN’s ‘Missing Crown Prince’ maintained its consistent performance, securing a 2.4 percent average rating for its sixth installment.
