Queen of Tears is gaining popularity throughout the global film forums. The content revolves around the marriage of Hong Hae-in (Kim Ji-won), a wealthy tycoon lady, and Baek Hyun-woo (Kim Soo-hyun), a talented poor man.
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Queen of Tears and the best acting of Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won
Queen of Tears – Kim Soo-hyun’s acting
The drama marks the return of Kim Soo-hyun after three years from “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay.” In addition, he reunited with the famous screenwriter with a series of hot works such as My Love From the Star, The Legend of the Blue Sea, and Crash Landing on You… So, now Queen of Tears is becoming a hit K-drama not only in Korea but also all over the world. Not surprisingly, this drama broke a series of tvN ratings.
Kim Soo Hyun’s acting shows a variety of expressions of Baek Hyun-woo, from being happy to know his wife is sick until he feels extreme suffering, all of which make the audience recognize his impressive acting talent.
This was proven in the first episode when Hyun-woo was drunk and cried in front of his best friend because he felt hurt by the bullying and coldness of his wife and his wife’s family.
In addition, Kim Soo Hyun’s cry scene was praised naturally, showing the character’s pitiful fate but also bringing a humorous atmosphere.
Moreover, Kim Soo-hyun received countless praise from film critics for the touching scenes. From the fight scenes when he protects his beloved to the emotional scenes when he sees his wife facing death. Therefore, his diverse acting style contributed to the successful film.
Queen of Tears – Kim Ji-won’s acting
Kim Ji-won is one of the best actresses today. She starred in many dramas, including The Heirs, Descendants of The Sun, Fight for My Way, Arthdal Chronicles, Lovestruck in The City, and My Liberation Notes … The pinnacle of Kim Ji-won’s career began in 2016 when she played the talented lieutenant Yoon Myung-joo in the film Descendant of The Sun. The film was a blockbuster on Korean television at that time. Queen of Tears is a new turning point in Kim Ji Won’s acting career. Moreover, Kim Ji-won’s acting received positive feedback from film critics and audiences. She continues to impress when she expresses Hong Hae In’s affection for loved ones while facing a more severe illness. Kim Ji-won perfectly built Hong Hae-in’s character with a sweet and kind personality but a strong and cold appearance. The producer of Queen of Tears noted that Hong Hae-in was the Queen, and Baek Hyun-woo was tears. Indeed, he cried from the bottom of his heart at any time, crying in the car, crying while drinking… In addition, Kim Ji-won’s Hong Hae-in character in the near-final episodes also made the audience tear up quite a bit. Kim Ji-won’s acting skills have improved markedly compared to previous roles.The chemistry between Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won
Throughout the 14 episodes, the audience praised Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won’s performance and chemistry. The two actors played a loving couple so brilliantly. Their affectionate gaze and romantic gestures melt the audience for being too sweet. Thanks to her well-meaning acting with Kim Soo-Hyun, ratings are constantly increasing.
Queen of Tears hits over 20% rating
Queen of Tears will surpass the viewership rating of Crash Landing on You, which is just a matter of time. However, the film became the first K-drama to enter the top 1 video with the highest weekly views in tvN’s history. In particular, it also helps tvN accumulate over 1 billion views.
The film reached a 21.62% nationwide average rating in episode 14th. In Seoul, it even surpassed Crash Landing on You with an impressive 23.92% rating.
| Ep | Broadcast date | Ratings (%) | |
| Nationwide | Seoul | ||
| 1 | March 9, 2024 | 5.853% | 6.495% |
| 2 | March 10, 2024 | 8.660% | 9.822% |
| 3 | March 16, 2024 | 9.594% | 11.125% |
| 4 | March 17, 2024 | 12.985% | 13.857% |
| 5 | March 23, 2024 | 10.964% | 12.197% |
| 6 | March 24, 2024 | 14.068% | 15.225% |
| 7 | March 30, 2024 | 12.833% | 14.048% |
| 8 | March 31, 2024 | 16.143% | 17.886% |
| 9 | April 6, 2024 | 15.570% | 17.236% |
| 10 | April 7, 2024 | 18.952% | 20.926% |
| 11 | April 13, 2024 | 16.767% | 18.509% |
| 12 | April 14, 2024 | 20.732% | 23.242% |
| 13 | April 20, 2024 | 20.179% | 22.257% |
| 14 | April 21, 2024 | 21.625% | 23.925% |
| 15 | April 27, 2024 | 21.056% | 23.920% |
| 16 | April 28, 2024 | 24.850% | 28.381% |
| Average | 15.671% | 17.441% | |
