“Queen of Tears”: Dominating the First Half of 2024 and Winning International Awards

A Celebrated Achievement for Studio Dragon’s Dramas

In a remarkable showcase of talent, Studio Dragon recently announced their triumph at the 2024 Asian Academy Creative Awards (AACA) held on December 5 in Singapore. The acclaimed drama Queen of Tears was awarded Best Direction, while A Bloody Lucky Day clinched the title for Best Original Production by a Streamer.

*Queen of Tears* received multiple top honors at the 2024 AACA.

The Significance of the AACA

The AACA stands as the preeminent awards ceremony in Asia, celebrating exceptional content across the region. Every December, it brings together the best of Asian cinematic and streaming productions of the year, solidifying its status as a critical platform for industry recognition.

Double Wins for Queen of Tears

Adding to its accolades, Queen of Tears also secured the Best Script Award at the 29th Asian TV Awards (ATA) held in Indonesia on November 30. This achievement marks it as the sole Korean drama to have received accolades from both the AACA and ATA this year, underscoring its exceptional narrative quality and viewer impact. The ATA, now in its 29th iteration, has been celebrating excellence in television since its inception in 1996.

Kim Ji-won at Dior — Star Kim Ji-won shines in her role in *Queen of Tears*.

Plot Summary and Audience Reception

Queen of Tears, starring the talented Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won, tells the poignant story of Hong Hae-in—a terminally ill woman from a wealthy family who unexpectedly marries the ordinary Baek Hyun-woo, portrayed by Kim Soo-hyun. The series achieved a remarkable 24.9% average viewership rating for its finale, making it the highest-rated series on tvN. Furthermore, it became the leading K-drama on Netflix during the first half of the year, racking up an impressive 682.6 million viewing hours worldwide.

Studio Dragon’s Continued Success

Studio Dragon’s accolades don’t stop with Queen of Tears. In 2023, their Netflix drama The Glory won Best Drama Series and Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the AACA. Previous years have seen other successes—Twenty Five Twenty One was awarded Best Drama Series in 2022, alongside Our Blues winning Best Screenplay, and Yumi’s Cells taking home the award for Best Original Production by a Streamer.

These achievements highlight Studio Dragon’s dedication to producing outstanding content that resonates with audiences both locally and globally.

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