“Queen of Tears Reigns Supreme, Missing Crown Prince Hits New Highs!”
“Records are meant to be broken,” says Kim Ji Won, the leading lady of the hit drama Queen of Tears. The show, co-starring Kim Soo Hyun, has been making waves globally, setting new viewership records and even surpassing the popular series Crash Landing on You.
The drama, which aired this Saturday, received its highest viewership ratings yet. According to Nielsen Korea, Queen of Tears enjoyed an average nationwide viewership of 20.2 percent. Interestingly, the show’s Saturday ratings are generally lower than its Sunday ratings, hinting at even higher numbers to come.
Queen of Tears is a business romance drama that also stars Park Sung Hoon and Kwak Dong Yeon. Kim Ji Won plays Hong Hae In, the chaebol heiress, while Kim Soo Hyun portrays Baek Hyun Woo, the legal director of Queens Group. Despite their challenges, the couple marries but grows apart over time. A pivotal incident, however, prompts them to rekindle their lost love.
In other news, Missing Crown Prince, starring EXO’s Suho and Hong Ye Ji, also achieved its highest viewership ratings yet. The third episode of the drama, set during the Joseon era, garnered 2.6 percent viewership ratings. The plot revolves around a prince who is kidnapped by a woman who is supposed to be his bride. This romantic comedy marks Suho’s first historical drama if he decides to play the main lead as the crown prince.
Meanwhile, other shows like The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection, Chief Detective 1958, Beauty and Mr Romantic, and Hide also made their mark. The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection wrapped up its first half with 2.3 percent ratings. Chief Detective 1958 saw a slight drop in viewership ratings with 7.8 percent for its second episode. Beauty and Mr Romantic maintained its ratings at 14.8 percent, while Hide stayed strong with 4.1 percent viewership ratings.
In conclusion, it was a thrilling Saturday for drama lovers, with Queen of Tears and Missing Crown Prince stealing the limelight. As we look forward to Sunday’s ratings, one thing is clear – the world of entertainment never ceases to surprise and captivate us. Stay tuned for more updates!
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