Why is Queen of Tears starring Kim Soo Hyun-Kim Ji Won breaking viewership records? Top 5 reasons to watch

Queen of Tears has quickly become a fan favorite since its release. The drama starring Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won has set many viewership records for itself.

Updated on Apr 21, 2024  |  12:02 PM IST |  160.4K
Queen of Tears: tvN
Queen of Tears: tvN

Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won's Queen of Tears has been setting several records since its release. Even before the drama premiered, fans had been anticipating its release as the star cast would appear together for a project written by Park Ji Eun. She is also known for Legend of the Blue Sea, Crash Landing on You, My Love from the Stars and many more. As the drama nears its climax, here are 5 reasons you should watch it. 

Stellar cast

The drama boasts of an amazing cast who are well known for their incredible work. Kim Ji Won has impressed audiences with her roles in My Liberation Notes, Fight for My Way, Descendants of the Sun and many more. Kim Soo Hyun has worked on hits like My Love from the Star, It's Okay to Not Be Okay, The Producers and many more. The cast also includes Park Sung Hoon, Kwak Dong Yeon, Lee Joo Bin and many more. 


Unpredictable ending 

The drama started off on the right note and introduced the main point of the story. While viewers hope for a happy ending, they also expect the worst and prepare themselves for a sad alternative. It is hard to figure out which way the story will turn. The viewers keep guessing how the plot will turn out. It might be a magical end and can also be a sob story. 

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Romance

The chemistry between the lead actors makes for a great romance. Even if the dialogue and scenes seem cheesy, the actors pull it off with their stellar performance. They seem believable in every shot. No wonder their moments together are making rounds on the internet. Kim Soo Hyun does an excellent job of pulling off their characters and giving them lives. 

Family and business politics

While at the heart of it, Queen of Tears is a romance, it is surrounded by family and business politics. There is a war between two parties to inherit the big departmental store business, the ones who rightfully deserve the cake and the others who are plotting to snatch it. There are a lot of twists and turns in the business plotline also to keep the viewers engaged. 

Off-beat side couple 

The side couple is what is stealing the show for many of the fans. The story of Kwak Dong Yeon and Lee Joo Bin's characters is something fresh and new. They have their moments of stress but there is also love and forgiveness between them. Despite knowing the truth about his wife, Kwak Dong Yeon's character is ready to accept his wife and kid back into his life and stands up for them. 


More about Queen of Tears 

Queen of Tears premiered on March 9 and is streaming on Netflix. New episodes air every Saturday and Sunday. The screenplay of Queen of Tears is written by Park Ji Eun who is acclaimed for her work on successful dramas like Crash Landing on You, The Legend of the Blue Sea and My Love From the Star, among others. Directing the series are Kim Hee Won, known for Vincenzo, Crowned Clown, Little Women, and Jang Young Woo, known for Bulgasal, Entourage and more.

Kim Soo Hyun, Kim Ji Won, Park Sung Hoon, and Kwak Dong Yeon star in the business romance drama The Queen of Tears. Baek Hyun Woo is the legal director of Queens Group, while Hong Hae In is the chaebol heiress. Despite challenges, they marry but grow apart over time. A pivotal incident prompts them to rekindle their lost love.

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