Hold onto your tissues, drama fans! ‘Queen of Tears,’ starring the dynamic duo Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won, has been making waves, smashing tvN’s rating records. But it’s the finale of the last episode (Episode 16) that’s got everyone talking.

Aired on April 28, the final episode saw our beloved Baek Hyun Woo (Kim Soo Hyun) and Hong Hae In (Kim Ji Won) battling it out against all odds to safeguard their love.

The villain of the piece, Yoon Eun Sung (Park Sung Hoon), met a dramatic end in a police shootout, while his mother, Mo Seul Hee (Lee Mi Sook), was unmasked as the murderer of Hong Man Dae (Kim Kap Soo) and brought to justice.

After weathering countless storms, Baek Hyun Woo and Hong Hae In pledged to stick together till the end.

Viewers were treated to a heartwarming glimpse of their life as parents to a cute little girl, followed by a touching scene of an aged Baek Hyun Woo visiting Hong Hae In’s grave.

The finale wrapped up with a bittersweet reunion of the couple in a heavenly setting.

The ending has stirred up a whirlwind of reactions, with some viewers praising its emotional depth, while others felt let down, deeming the characters’ fates as tragic.

Netizens have been vocal about their thoughts, with comments ranging from “I think they took it too far. We just wanted to see them get married again and live happily,” to “Suddenly jumping to the year 2074 was surprising. It doesn’t seem to fit the romantic comedy genre. It only leaves a sense of emptiness and insignificance in life.”

Despite the mixed reactions, ‘Queen of Tears’ ended on a high note, scoring a whopping 24.9% viewership rating for its final episode, dethroning ‘Crash Landing on You’ to become tvN’s highest-rated historical drama.

Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won are now gearing up to fulfill their “Baek-Hong Sweet Challenge” pledge in celebration of their record-breaking ratings.

Fans can look forward to a two-part special airing on May 4 and 5.

And there’s more K-drama goodness on the horizon with ‘Graduation,’ starring Wi Ha Jun and Ryu Won, set to premiere on May 11th.

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NewJeans' Minji touched fans' hearts with a handwritten letter on her birthday — even while the group is currently unable to promote due to legal issues.

On May 7, Minji celebrated her birthday by sharing a heartfelt message on the group’s personal SNS account, which the members opened themselves to stay connected with fans.

Minji began her letter with honesty, writing, “I think I’m living a busier life than I expected. When I finally looked up, it was already May, and it was my birthday.”

She admitted that she had a lot she wanted to say, but her thoughts felt “messy.” Still, her message to fans was clear, “I just hope that I, our members, and Bunnies can all be happy. Happiness is the biggest goal in my life.”

Minji then opened up about her personal journey and struggles, saying, “I sometimes think that running toward my happiness by doing what I love might look foolish to others. But isn’t giving up your happiness now for the sake of a future that might not even come… too harsh on yourself?”

Despite everything, she ended on a hopeful note, “I really miss the times when we shared our feelings through the good music we made together. But I always look forward to what’s ahead."

She added, "We didn’t stop here, and we’re not going to stop! It might look like we’re standing still, but I believe we’re growing deeper.”

Her message comes during a difficult time for NewJeans. The group announced last year that they were cutting ties with ADOR, their original agency, after trust was broken. They later began working independently under the new name ‘NJZ’.

However, ADOR responded with legal action — claiming the exclusive contract with NewJeans was still valid and asking the court to stop the group from promoting or signing deals.

The court sided with ADOR and granted an injunction, forcing NewJeans to pause their activities. Their appeal was rejected, and they’ve now filed a second appeal.

Through it all, Minji’s message proves one thing — even when forced to stop, NewJeans' hearts are still moving forward.

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