K-drama fans, brace yourselves! According to data from the Netflix TOP 10 website on May 1 KST, tvN’s weekend drama ‘Queen of Tears’ has hit a new high by securing the second spot in Netflix’s global TOP 10 TV series rankings in the (non-English) category.

The drama raked in a whopping 4.1 million views from April 22-28, marking its eighth straight week in the top 10.

Outdoing its previous second-place ranking from the week before, ‘Queen of Tears’ continued its reign, especially in nine countries, including Korea, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, and Vietnam.

Plus, it made it to the top 10 in 41 countries worldwide, highlighting its global appeal and massive fan following.

‘Queen of Tears’ spins the captivating tale of Hong Hae In (played by Kim Ji Won), a third-generation heiress of the Queen’s Group conglomerate, and Baek Hyun-woo (played by Kim Soo Hyun), the son of a supermarket tycoon.

The series wrapped up its 16-episode run on April 28 KST, ending on a heartwarming note with the lead characters overcoming various hurdles to build a family together.

Despite facing criticism for unlikely plot twists such as memory loss and accidents, the heartfelt performances of lead actors Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won struck a chord with viewers, contributing to the drama’s immense popularity.

The final episode scored an impressive rating of 24.9%, cementing its status as tvN’s highest-rated drama ever.

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Former S.E.S member Shoo (Yoo Soo Young) warmed hearts as she shared a touching moment with her twin daughters—taking them to the same wholesale market where she once worked during a difficult time in her life.

On May 8, Shoo posted several photos on Instagram showing her spending time with her twin daughters, Ra Hee and Ra Yul, at the Dongdaemun wholesale market. In the caption, she wrote, “Did everyone enjoy the holiday? I feel like I made a memory I’ll never forget for the rest of my life.”

The photos showed Shoo and her daughters smiling brightly while eating and shopping together. Her daughters, now visibly grown up, were even seen wearing similar shoes and clothes as their mom.

Shoo opened up about a painful chapter in her past. “When I was struggling, I once sold clothes I got from Dongdaemun with the help of a friend,” she shared. “I used to go there from night to early morning, picking up fleece clothes, hairpins, and shoes, thinking, ‘My kids would love this if I brought them here.’”

Now that her daughters are older, Shoo finally fulfilled that dream. “We laughed so much while shopping. We bought hairpins, socks, and clothes together,” she said. “They’ve grown so much—they can even wear the same things as me.”

Reflecting on the experience, she added, “Memories of my past flashed before my eyes. I told them how I used to work late at night, carrying heavy bags and walking around for 10 hours straight.”

Shoo emotionally concluded, “I was so happy to show my kids the nighttime world I once worked in.”

Fans who remember Shoo’s twins from The Return of Superman were touched to see how much they’ve grown. Shoo, now a proud mom of three, continues to update fans through her TV appearances and social media, showing her strength as both a mother and former idol.

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