“Starring Kim Ji-won as Hong Hae-in and Kim Soo-hyun as Baek Hyun-woo, “Queen of Tears”tells the story of their tumultuous relationship and eventual reconciliation after three years of marriage. The drama, which aired on tvN, TVING, and Netflix, has recently ended with a surge in popularity among viewers.”
After its conclusion on April 28th, the special broadcast continued to make an impact as the remarkable success of “Queen of Tears”and the rigorous production process were analyzed through data.
Global Cumulative Viewing Time: 460.7 Million Hours
Based on the statement released by Netflix on May 8th, the total number of hours that viewers have spent watching “Queen of Tears”since its premiere on March 9th has reached 460.7 million, almost reaching the 500 million mark.
Despite facing competition from popular dramas like “The Night Agent: Season 1” , which accumulated 812.1 million hours of watch time from March 23rd to June 30th, 2023, and “Ginny & Georgia: Season 2” , which recorded 665.1 million hours from January 5th to June 30th, 2023 over a span of six months in the first half of last year, “Queen of Tears”surpassed expectations and gained a significant viewership in just 2 months, solidifying its place among successful works on Netflix.
Final Episode Average and Peak Viewership Ratings
The last episode, which aired on April 28th, had an average viewership rating of 24.9% and reached a peak of 27.3%, making it the most highly-rated tvN drama to date.
From its initial rating of 5.9% in the first episode, “Queen of Tears”surpassed the 10% threshold in the fourth episode and consistently gained viewership without experiencing a decline, showcasing its strong following.
Baek Hyun-woo’s Crying Scenes: 40 Times
The most emotionally moving moments for viewers in “Queen of Tears”were the tearful scenes featuring Baek Hyun-woo. Throughout the series, Baek Hyun-woo shed an average of 2.5 tears per episode, with a total of 40 crying scenes.
Upon discovering that Hong Hae-in was not in the car accident, Baek Hyun-woo breaks down in tears of relief. During a difficult moment before her surgery, he promises to always stand by her side, causing many viewers to be deeply moved by these scenes.
# Hong Hae-in’s Wardrobe: 166 Outfits
The impressive wardrobe of Hong Hae-in, the CEO of Queens Department Store, was a notable feature in “Queen of Tears” . Throughout the series, Hong Hae-in donned a grand total of 166 outfits, averaging over 10 per episode.
During the press conference, Kim Ji-won had expressed that she dedicated time to studying conglomerates and putting effort into her character’s styling. The hard work of the staff members on set in styling her contributed to her successful portrayal of Hong Hae-in.
331 Days… A Production Period Covering All Four Seasons
The duration of production was 331 days, with the exceptional “Queen of Tears”being the outcome of the dedicated efforts of the entire cast and crew throughout all four seasons.
Total Number of Actors: 793
The wide range of characters contributed to the overall enjoyment of “Queen of Tears” . A grand total of 793 actors graced the screen in “Queen of Tears” , bringing forth a range of emotions and laughter at the perfect moments. The Canadian media source Screenrant commended the cast, stating, “Their performances in every scene are exceptional. From supporting roles to lead roles, the actors truly elevate the production with their acting abilities.”
# Digital Clip Views: 1.76 Billion Views
“The drama “Queen of Tears”garnered a total of 1.76 billion views on different video and social media platforms for its related clips and content. Prior to its premiere, it had already garnered massive attention, consistently surpassing 100 million views per week for 15 consecutive weeks.”
The K-content online competitiveness analysis firm Good Data Corporation released the results of their TV-OTT Drama Popularity survey, which showed that “Queen of Tears”maintained its top ranking for 8 consecutive weeks while it was on air.
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