”Queen of Tears” → ”Sungjae...” selected by British media as ”Best K-TV Series of the First Half of the Year”... What are the points of praise?

The TV series produced by production company CJ ENM has been recognized for its content capabilities in the global market. Recently, it was selected as one of the "Best K-pop of 2024" by the leading British pop culture magazine NME.
Five CJ ENM TV series were included in the "Top 10 TV Series". NME stated, "During the first half of the year, K-TV series presented many excellent thrillers and romances, and we can expect even better works in the second half of the year.
The final episode of the series achieved a viewership rating of 24.9%, ranking in the top 10 of the Netflix global charts for 15 consecutive weeks, and has been viewed for a cumulative 600 million hours.
NME commented that Queen of Tears (produced by Studio Dragon, Bunka Soko, and Showrunner) "maintains the right balance between emotional depth and humour, capturing the culmination of an exploration of human nature."
"It's an undoubtedly masterclass," he said.
The drama was highly praised by the public, who said, "The fateful story of Sungjae and Sol has created a true jet-setting sensation in the hearts of viewers."
"It was a fun experience that made me feel like I was riding a star," he added.
Pictures) said, "This is a work that has brought a breath of fresh air to the Korean TV world this year."
The global hit "Marry My Husband" (Studio 11) was Prime Video's first-ever #1 global daily TV show and has remained in the top 10 for 27 weeks.
Produced by Dragon Planning and DK E&M, the film described the series as "a dramatic plot twist that is full of addictiveness."
"The Dark Side of the Moon" (Film Monster, produced by CJ ENM Studios, presented by TVING) called it "a must-see film with a dark charm," and featured Kim Ji-Woo, Ryu Dain, Cha
He also mentioned the excellent performances of new actors such as Ng Da Ah. This year, CJ ENM has been able to achieve the number one spot in the prime time charts for the first time since the launch of tvN with a string of hit content, and in April, tvNTV Series was on air.
The show has been praised for having ushered in a renaissance of TV series in the age of diversifying media platforms, with a hot topic share of over 70% among all TV series, including TT.
The strategy is to distribute IP on various global OTT platforms such as Zon Prime Video, Paramount+, and U-NEXT in Japan, and to evaluate the corporate value of the IP.
CJ ENM said, "This is proof that well-produced content can transcend the barriers of borders, channels, and languages and reach global consumers.
ENM is a leading media entertainment company based on a content platform, and is positioned as a global IP powerhouse by leading the way in creating more appealing K-content.
Other content from Netflix ("Murderer's Paradox," "Sweet Potato Chef") and JTBC ("Doctor Slump," "Not a Hero, But...")
Two each from the two networks and Disney+'s "Killer's Shop" were also named in the "Top 10 K-TV Series that Shined in the First Half of the Year."