“Queen Of Tears” Ratings Spike Amid Kim Soo Hyun’s Dating Scandal With Kim Sae Ron

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”

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.