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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Lee Jun Young recently opened up about the emotional toll of playing a villain—and how one powerful scene made him break down in tears behind the scenes.

On the May 1st episode of KBS 2TV’s variety show Problem Child in House, Lee Jun Young appeared alongside co-star Jung Eun Ji to promote their new KBS drama Pump Up the Healthy Love.

During the show, Lee Jun Young was asked about the most unforgettable villain he’s played. He chose his role as Han Su Gang in the film Brave Citizen.

He explained, “It was really tough to film. I had to act like I was leading school violence, and there was even a scene where I bullied a grandmother.”

The hosts were surprised, pointing out how kind and gentle he seems in real life. Lee Jun Young shared how he transforms for such roles.

“I try to act as bad as I can, but sometimes the director says, ‘You still look too nice.’ Then I focus even harder and adjust right away.”

He also revealed that filming one particular scene hit him hard emotionally. “My real grandmother was sick at the time,” he said.

“In one scene, there’s a grandma selling gimbap, and I ad-libbed by stubbing a cigarette out on the gimbap. I was really into character, but after filming, I just broke down. So many thoughts came to me and I started crying.”

Fans praised his dedication to acting but also felt moved by how deeply the role affected him. Lee Jun Young’s honesty gave a raw look at how even fictional roles can hit close to home.

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