Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won’s “Queen of Tears” Shatters Records and Hearts

Get ready for tears! The hit K-Drama “Queen of Tears,” starring Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won, is making a splash with its gripping storyline and phenomenal acting, leaving viewers emotionally wrecked and desperate for more.

The weekend drama, which airs on tvN, has skyrocketed to become the network’s hottest show. After a steamy kiss scene in Episode 6 had audiences swooning, Episode 7 delivered a gut punch with a heartbreaking twist: Kim Ji Won‘s character, Hong Hae In, loses her memories.

This latest development sent shockwaves through the fandom. Online communities like theqoo exploded with emotional responses, with viewers showering praise on Kim Ji Won’s performance: “I’ve fallen in love with Kim Ji Won. Our darling Hae In… She breaks my heart. She’s so good at acting.” and “Ugh, I’m f*cking sobbing. PLEASE save Hong Hae In! I want her to be happy with Baek Hyun Woo!”

• “I’ve fallen in love with Kim Ji Won. Our darling Hae In… She breaks my heart. She’s so good at acting.”
• “I feel terrible for Hae In.”
• “F*ck…! Let Hae In live, please. I hope Hae In and Hyun Woo live happily ever after until they’re both 100 years old.”
• “T_T”
• “Ugh, I’m f*cking sobbing. PLEASE save Hong Hae In! I want her to be happy with Baek Hyun Woo!”
• “Kim Soo Hyun is out of this world good. My heart is literally shattered to pieces. He cries so well, and I know that’s why a lot of directors make him cry on camera. But when he does, my world stops.”
• “Is it even possible for this show to have a happy ending, though?”
• “CRAZY. Both of them are so good at acting. Even the original soundtrack was heartbreakingAF.”
• “Kim Soo Hyun is the best at crying on camera.”
• “Good to know I wasn’t the only one who cried with Kim Soo Hyun last night.”

The show’s popularity is undeniable. “Queen of Tears” currently holds the title of tvN’s highest-rated weekend drama ever, surpassing the previous record of 12.7% set by “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha” in 2021. It sits just 0.4% behind “Our Blues” (2022) for the #7 spot on the network’s all-time Top 10 weekend dramas list.

1. Crash Landing On You
2. Mister Sunshine
3. Mr. Queen
4. Crash Course In Romance
5. Under The Queen’s Umbrella
6. Vincenzo
7. Our Blues
8. Queen of Tears (Airing Now)
9. Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha
10. Hotel Del Luna

With nine episodes remaining, viewers are optimistic that “Queen of Tears” will continue its climb up the ranks. One thing’s for sure: with its powerful performances, heart-wrenching plot, and captivating story, this K-Drama is a must-watch for fans of romance and emotional rollercoaster rides.

Watch the ending scene for Episode 7 that left viewers shattered: