Popular tvN drama Queen of Tears has seen a significant increase in viewership following an emotional episode, coinciding with dating rumors between lead actor Kim Soo Hyun and actress Kim Sae Ron. The show — known for its deep emotional narratives and complex relationships, hit a new peak in ratings and social media discussions — especially around a heartfelt kiss scene between Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won.
In the show’s most recent episode, characters Baek Hyun Woo (Kim Soo Hyun) and Hong Hae In (Kim Ji-won) find themselves revisiting the site of their honeymoon memories, leading to an emotional kiss. The scene, set against a backdrop of personal strife and conflict, has resonated deeply with viewers, drawing attention not just to the on-screen chemistry between the leads but also to the off-screen rumors surrounding Kim Soo Hyun.
The kiss scene itself has gone viral on social media, especially on Twitter. Meanwhile, the episode’s viewership ratings reached a peak of 14.5% in the Seoul metropolitan area. Nationwide, the series reached a peak of 13% and an average of 11%.
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둘이 대사 한 마디도 없는데 표정으로 감정 다 나타나는 게 너무… 미쳤움 수현오빠와 지원웅니가 연기를 너무 잘 해…. pic.twitter.com/oQo7K57vD8
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The scene and the episode at large have spurred a flurry of enthusiastic comments from netizens via online communities.
“Wow, it’s really thrillingㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ” “Kim Soo Hyun’s acting is really crazy. Their chemistry is really too good” “I don’t know how many times I’ve watched it” “Their acting synergy is insane” “Loved the last scene” “Ah… this is it” “Kim Soo Hyun is always reliable. Really good” “I trust and watch” “Now, just stay together. Hyun Woo, Hae Inㅠㅠㅠ” “It’s really fun when they are together” Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won. | wikitree
The buzz around the show intensified after Kim Sae Ron posted and then deleted a close-up photo, deemed intimate by many, with Kim Soo Hyun on social media. The photo — despite its brief appearance — spread quickly online, fueling speculation and adding a layer of curiosity to Queen of Tears.
As Queen of Tears continues, the blend of on-screen storytelling and off-screen rumors keeps viewers hooked, eagerly waiting for what comes next in both the plot and the actors’ lives.
