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Over a month has passed since the conclusion of the tvN drama “Queen of Tears,” yet its impact remains strong. The series, which premiered with great anticipation, continues to hold its place on Netflix’s Top 10, setting new records along the way.
“Queen of Tears” debuted as a groundbreaking series, supported by South Korean network tvN and production company Studio Dragon. Running on streaming platforms TVING and Netflix from March 9 to April 28, the series featured beloved stars Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won, captivating millions of viewers and achieving record-breaking success.
Despite its 16-episode season ending over a month ago, the Korean drama maintains its influential presence on the global streaming platform. According to the latest weekly report released by Netflix, “Queen of Tears” remains strong, securing a position among the Top 10 most-watched shows in the Non-English category for the week of May 27 to June 2.
Occupying the 10th spot on the Global Top 10 TV (Non-English) list, the heartwarming romantic comedy series extended its presence on the chart for the 13th consecutive week since its premiere. Additionally, the K-drama set a remarkable record by surpassing 600 million cumulative viewing hours (617.8 million), garnering 1.1 million views this week alone.
During its weekly broadcasts, the show consistently ranked at the top, solidifying its status as a global phenomenon. The finale of “Queen of Tears” achieved an all-time high for tvN, with an average viewership rating of 24.9%. Even a month after the series ended, its global popularity continues to drive significant milestones. It stands alone as the only K-drama to maintain a spot in the Top 10 weekly rankings for 13 consecutive weeks.
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While “Queen of Tears” has established an unprecedented fanbase, “The Atypical Family” is also gaining traction on Netflix. Since its premiere on May 4, the fantasy romance starring Chun Woo Hee and Kang Ki Yong has remained in the Top 10 weekly rankings for four consecutive weeks, earning 2.1 million views last week.
Additionally, Netflix released all eight episodes of “The 8 Show” on May 17. The black comedy series, featuring Chun Woo Hee, Ryu Jun Yeol, Lee Yul Eum, Lee Joo Young, Park Jeong Min, and others, claimed the second spot this week with 2.8 million views. It has held its position in the rankings for the past three weeks.
“Queen of Tears” continues to captivate audiences worldwide, proving that its emotional and engaging storytelling resonates well beyond its original broadcast.
