For two weeks straight, tvN’s ‘Queen of Tears’ bagged the number one spot in the Kinolights weekly comprehensive content ranking for the fourth week of April.

The riveting drama starring Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won, spinning the tale of a couple’s ups and downs in their third year, hit its highest viewership rating of 21.6% in its latest 14th episode, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats for the finale.

Hot on its heels in second place is ‘Lovely Runner’, picking up speed after its recent entry into the rankings. This time-travel fantasy romance drama, starring the dynamic duo of Byun Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon, unravels the story of a male superstar and a woman journeying back in time to change destiny, hooking audiences with its compelling storyline.

Snagging the third spot is ‘Parasyte: The Grey’, a spin-off drama adapted from the popular Japanese manga ‘Parasyte’, set in Korea and showcasing the rise of parasytes controlling humans as hosts.

Raking in both domestic and international praise, it topped the English and non-English categories of the Global TOP 10 series.

Making an impressive debut in fourth place is ‘Chief Detective 1958’, a prequel to the long-standing investigative drama series. Set in 1958, the show follows Detective Park Young Han as he takes on corrupt authorities with his unconventional team, promising viewers a thrilling blast from the past.

Rounding out the top five is the series ‘Blood Free’, streaming on Disney+. Starring Han Hyo Joo and Joo Ji Hoon, the drama delves into a futuristic world where lab-grown meat takes the place of traditional options, sparking curiosity and debate among audiences.

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Actor Chun Jung Myung has opened up about a devastating betrayal by his former manager, who swindled tens of billions of won from his family. The former manager, who had been trusted like family, is now serving prison time for his actions.

In the December 8 episode of SBS’s My Little Old Boy, Chun Jung Myung shared the shocking details of his financial fraud ordeal with fellow cast members Lee Sang Min and Kim Heechul.

He explained, "I was financially defrauded by the manager I had worked with for 16 years since my debut. He forged documents to steal money and even caused huge financial losses for my parents."

A close source confirmed on December 9, "The manager mentioned on the show ultimately couldn’t repay the damages and is now serving his prison sentence for fraud."

The source also revealed that Chun Jung Myung suffered losses in the tens of billions of won. The emotional toll was severe, leading to social anxiety, and he even considered retiring from the entertainment industry due to the devastating betrayal.

Chun Jung Myung debuted in 1999 with the drama School 2 and became a household name with roles in Beijing, My Love, Fashion 70s, and What's Up Fox? However, after his role in the 2019 drama Urban Cops: KCSI, he suddenly disappeared from the spotlight, sparking concerns from fans.

An entertainment agency CEO weighed in, saying, "Celebrities, especially those with limited real-world experience, are vulnerable to scams because of their public status. Some get trapped and lose vast amounts of money after being used as figureheads."

An entertainment law expert added, "Fraud cases are tricky because proving the intent to steal is difficult. If someone makes an enticing offer, always ask, ‘Why me and not them?’ Skepticism is key."

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