"Queen of Tears" made history by rewriting the highest viewer ratings record of the domestic broadcasting channel tvN. "Queen of Tears" was loved by viewers not only in Korea but also around the world. Netflix
It recorded a noteworthy result in the weekly ranking of the TOP 10 non-English TV series. It was ranked in the top 10 for eight consecutive weeks, fluctuating between 1st and 2nd place in April, and is still in the top 10.
It continues to top the charts, with a total global viewing time of 373.2 million hours.
It received a 94% audience score on Tomatoes, and a 4.5 out of 5 on Filmarks, Japan's largest content review site.
So, we looked into the highlights of the highly praised "Queen of Tears". "Queen of Tears" is not only about the bittersweet and beautiful romance between the two main characters played by Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Woo Won.
The plot of a wealthy family, the love and misunderstandings between family members, and the activities of the people around them are reminiscent of a comedy show. Time magazine in the United States called her the "Queen of Tears."
"If there's one thing Korean TV Series does better than any other format, it's mixing genres to create fresh combinations," he said.
He commented, "The scenes that perfectly blend TV Series and comedy, making you laugh and cry at the same time, are a special skill that only the 'Queen of Tears' has."
The "Queen of Tears" is the star of "Crash Landing on You (2019)," "Legend of the Blue Sea (2016)," and "The Girl Who Came From the Stars."
The film will be directed by Park Ji-eun, who has produced many global hits such as "You Are My Dear (2013)" and director Jang Yong-woo, who directed "Not Dead: The God of Seoul," and "Vincenzo" and "Sista"
The production team of director Kim Hee-won, who directed "The Strangers," and the pairing of actors Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-woo, who have built up a diverse filmography with their unique charms, made the film a big hit even before it began.
The results of this perfect combination exceeded all expectations. The foreign press said, "The power of the author who created the story, the beautiful direction that you can't take your eyes off of for a second, and the acting that embodied all of these things.
"The performances of the Queen of Tears are many, but the most important factor is her acting.
"The author is known as a legend in Korean TV Series," "The production is like a fairy tale," "The characters are well-balanced," and the actors' passionate performances, especially the chemistry between the lead actors, are fantastic."
He praised the film, saying, "The cast delivers amazing performances in every scene, and the performances of all the characters, from supporting to leading roles, enhance the dignity of the film."
"Queen of Tears" has a story that is easy for viewers to follow, but it is difficult to predict and keeps viewers hooked every episode.
Forbes, an American magazine, explained that "Many Korean TV series end with 'Happily Ever After,' but what's impressive about this one is that the story begins here."
Canada's Screen Rant commented, "There's a lot more to this TV series than you'd expect, with numerous subplots providing enjoyable moments that take you away from the main plot."
America's Time magazine also praised the film, saying, "This is a story of a man trying to get out of a marriage and rediscovering why he fell in love in the first place. It's predictable, but sometimes it's so refreshing."
"It's also very human, with its subtle differences," said the Hong Kong South China Morning Post.
The Post said, "There were some incredible twists and turns in this intriguing story, but in the end, this story ended with the love between the two of them," and "In the final moments, the purest happiness was the most beautiful thing."
It was praised as the most romantic Korean TV series that has reached a turning point in history.
By chunchun 2024/05/07 00:16 KST
