QueenofTears : A 'Global Craze' Continues Even After Series End The cumulative viewing time for 'Queen of Tears' on Netflix stands at 617.8 million hours.
The final episode achieved an average viewership rating of 24.9%, breaking tvN's all-time viewership record.A month after its conclusion, 'Queen of Tears' continues to show massive global popularity. From May 27 to June 2, it ranked 10th in the global TOP 10 series (non-English) category and remained in the TOP 10 for 13 consecutive weeks. Among the K-dramas released on Netflix since 2023, 'Queen of Tears' is the only one to be ranked in the top 10 weekly rankings for 13 consecutive weeks.The cumulative viewing time for 'Queen of Tears' on Netflix stands at 617.8 million hours.The drama is particularly popular in Japan, where it ranked first in a survey by Netorabo, a Japanese IT news site, asking, "What Korean drama do you think is the funniest?" conducted from May 11th to 18th. In Korea, 'Queen of Tears' also continues its long-term success.
A Gallup Korea survey conducted from May 21st to 23rd found it to be the favorite broadcast video program for three consecutive months from March to May. It is the first 16-episode drama to maintain first place for three consecutive months since Gallup Korea began its program enjoyment research.
Some Historical Records From KimSooHyun And KimJiWon's tvN Drama QueenOfTears.
1. Achieved the highest viewership ratings in tvN drama history, with nationwide ratings peaking at 24.9% and metropolitan ratings at 28.4%, hitting a high of 31.0%. In the 2049 demographic, it reached 12.1% nationwide and 11.8% in the metropolitan area, peaking at 13.3%.
2. Set a new record for consecutive weeks with the highest viewership ratings, maintaining the top spot for 8 weeks in a row.
The cumulative viewing time for 'Queen of Tears' on Netflix stands at 617.8 million hours.
The final episode achieved an average viewership rating of 24.9%, breaking tvN's all-time viewership record.A month after its conclusion, 'Queen of Tears' continues to show massive global popularity. From May 27 to June 2, it ranked 10th in the global TOP 10 series (non-English) category and remained in the TOP 10 for 13 consecutive weeks. Among the K-dramas released on Netflix since 2023, 'Queen of Tears' is the only one to be ranked in the top 10 weekly rankings for 13 consecutive weeks.The cumulative viewing time for 'Queen of Tears' on Netflix stands at 617.8 million hours.The drama is particularly popular in Japan, where it ranked first in a survey by Netorabo, a Japanese IT news site, asking, "What Korean drama do you think is the funniest?" conducted from May 11th to 18th. In Korea, 'Queen of Tears' also continues its long-term success.
A Gallup Korea survey conducted from May 21st to 23rd found it to be the favorite broadcast video program for three consecutive months from March to May. It is the first 16-episode drama to maintain first place for three consecutive months since Gallup Korea began its program enjoyment research.
It also made it to the Top 10 in 14 countries, including Americas and Asia region.
12. Recorded the highest number of paid subscription contributors in tvN drama history.
13. Held the top spot in both broadcast VOD and real-time channel entrance market time.
14. Witnessed a 738% increase in viewership UI visits for the final episode compared to the first broadcast.
15. Experienced a 495% increase in broadcast VOD and real-time channel viewership compared to the first week.
7. Achieved a record-high market share of 51.0% in TV/OTT drama topicality.
8. Ranked as the 5th most popular drama of all time.
9. Lead actors Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won ranked 4th and 6th respectively in terms of popularity among drama performers of all time.
10. Claimed the top spot in topicality among all-time drama videos.
4. Secured the 3rd position in viewership ratings among non-terrestrial dramas in history.
5. Topped the charts for TV/OTT drama topicality for 8 consecutive weeks.
1. Achieved the highest viewership ratings in tvN drama history, with nationwide ratings peaking at 24.9% and metropolitan ratings at 28.4%, hitting a high of 31.0%. In the 2049 demographic, it reached 12.1% nationwide and 11.8% in the metropolitan area, peaking at 13.3%.
2. Set a new record for consecutive weeks with the highest viewership ratings, maintaining the top spot for 8 weeks in a row.