“Queen of Tears” is a drama that many viewers eagerly anticipate each week. This anticipation is well-founded, as Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won deliver captivating chemistry in a beautifully crafted story penned by writer Park Ji Eun.
Since its debut in early March, the ratings for each episode of “Queen of Tears” have steadily risen, eventually reaching double digits. In its latest episode, the drama achieved record-breaking ratings in the history of tvN. How high were these ratings?
1. “Queen of Tears” achieved an impressive rating of 19 percent.
Besides airing on Netflix, “Queen of Tears” is also broadcasted on the tvN channel, where its ratings continue to climb with each passing week. The drama debuted with a national rating of 5.8 percent and 6.4 percent in Seoul. However, its recent episode, Episode 10, which aired on Sunday (7/4/2024), garnered remarkable ratings of 19 percent nationwide and 20.9 percent in Seoul. These ratings mark a personal best for the show, making it the most-watched program on Sundays, as reported by Sports Kyung Hyang.
2. “Queen of Tears” managed to surpass “Reply 1988.”
Not only did “Queen of Tears” break its own records, but its 19 percent ratings also secured a spot in tvN’s history books as the third-highest-rated drama. This achievement means that “Queen of Tears” has surpassed the popular drama “Reply 1988,” which previously held the third position with ratings of 18.8 percent.
3. The audience eagerly anticipates a new record, aiming to surpass “Crash Landing on You” and “Goblin.”
Currently, “Goblin” holds the second position with ratings of 20.5 percent, a mere fraction ahead of “Queen of Tears.” Fans are hopeful that the drama will continue to rise in ratings. Meanwhile, “Crash Landing on You” maintains its top spot with a rating of 21.7 percent. Fans are eagerly awaiting to see if Park Ji Eun’s masterpiece can surpass her previous record and become the highest-rated drama on tvN.
Congratulations to the entire team behind “Queen of Tears” for this remarkable achievement!