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[Magician]

Actor Kim Soohyun has reached 18 M followers on Instagram

 

 

 

 

[Unicaunnisansu]

More stills for Queen Of Tears from TVN:

 

[Magician]

 OP shared photo with Kim Soohyun at Queen Of Tears second wrap-up party.

 

He wrote, “The wrap-up party was at 6, but I went there at 4:30. What? But what’s this all about? I guess sasaeng fans are really scary. The dinner was at 6, why did you guys come from 2:30?

 

We also had a prize event. Strangely, I never have luck with prizes. Someone from another team, number 287, won an iPad. But our team’s Kyeong-eun won a Nintendo! However, he took his prize, took photos, got autographs, and went home early… I plan not to bring him to wrap-up parties anymore. 

 

After watching episode 15 together, we came out at 10, and there were three police cars, eight bodyguards~ and the crowd tripled. Wow! What’s all the fuss about~ When all the staff waved and did the ‘V’ sign, they even flashed their cameras from over there. I can see why celebrities get panic attacks.

 

 

[Magician]

Kim Soo Hyun takes first place for the first time with 88,750 MSN views.

 

Among the 4,030 news stories that Top Star News sent to MSN for a week from April 24 to April 30, the number of views by star was tallied by analyzing the titles of news that had more than 10 views, and Kim Soo-hyun ranked 1st. It ranked first and received public attention.

 

Kim Soo-hyun recorded 88,750 views in 39 news stories, accounting for 4.6% of the total views. The average number of views per article is 2,276

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Magician]

Unreleased Queen Of Tears BTS photos of Kim Soohyun

 

 

 

 

 

Kim Soo Hyun with Director Kim Hee-won behind the scenes of Queen Of Tears

 

[Magician]

Kim Soohyun updated IG @ soohyun_k216

 

 

 

[Magician]

Queen Of Tears Original Special Track by Kim Soohyun <Way Home> was ranked #8 on YouTube Charts Daily Top MV in South Korea.

 

 

 

 

[Unicaunnisansu]

"Queen of Tears" Kim Soo-hyun to hold Asia tour starting with Japan

Actor Kim Soo Hyun will hold an Asia tour.
On the 2nd, Kim Soo Hyun's official Japanese SNS posted a photo with the caption, ``#Kim Soo Hyun will perform in Japan. 2024 KIM SOO HYUN ASIA TOUR in JAPAN ``EYES ON YOU''.

 

"2024 KIM SOO HYUN ASIA TOUR in JAPAN 'EYES ON YOU'" will be held over two days, June 22nd (Saturday) and 23rd (Sunday) at Pia Arena MM in Yokohama.
Netizens who saw this showed reactions such as, ``Wow! Thank you,'' ``I'm so happy! I'll definitely apply! It looks like a glimpse,'' and ``I hope we can meet again next time.''
Meanwhile, Kim Soo-hyun recently returned to TV dramas for the first time in about four years with tvN's ``Queen of Tears,'' and received a lot of love.

 

Source: https://korepo.com/archives/1418891

 

The Official Fan Club of KSH in Japan posted an announcement also. 

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22 hours ago, Magician said:

 

You're welcome willenette

No, no sequel please. The ending is perfect. Season 2 or sequel usually not good

 

 

@Magician  same here - I'm not really into sequels, part2's or the Making of any dramas because for me, nothing could surpass the original. But, whenever my biases will do sequels, I will always support.  

[Magician]

Kim Soohyun at Mido TV Universe 2024 event venue

 

 

 

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13 hours ago, Unicaunnisansu said:

More stills for Queen Of Tears from TVN:

 

 

@Unicaunnisansu  thanks for sharing this. "Queen of Tears" had many cameos of brilliant stars. Whose cameo was your favorite? They were Oh Jung Se, Song Joong Ki, Seo Ye Hwa, Kim Young Min, Lee Ji Hye, and The trio, Hong Jin Kyung, Jo Se Ho, and Nam Chang Hie. For me, my favorite of course was Song Joong Ki's cameo. It was the cameo I highly-anticipated in EP8.  

[Unicaunnisansu]

7 minutes ago, willenette said:

 

@Unicaunnisansu  thanks for sharing this. "Queen of Tears" had many cameos of brilliant stars. Whose cameo was your favorite? They were Oh Jung Se, Song Joong Ki, Seo Ye Hwa, Kim Young Min, Lee Ji Hye, and The trio, Hong Jin Kyung, Jo Se Ho, and Nam Chang Hie. For me, my favorite of course was Song Joong Ki's cameo. It was the cameo I highly-anticipated in EP8.  

You're welcome! mine was Song Joong Ki and the dialogue was smartly written with humor  

[willenette]

*** While K-drama fans are going crazy over "Queen of Tears," I was surprised that Kim Soo Hyun failed to reign in the April 2024 Star Brand Reputation Ranking from Korean Business Research Institute.  Trot singer Lim Young Woong  secured the top spot. Coming in at second place is the girl group ILLIT. Kim Soo Hyun lands at third.  

[Magician]

 

Advertisement Models Brand Reputation Index for May

1. Kim Soohyun

2. Lim Youngwoong

3. Ma Dongseok

4. Son Heungmin

5. Son Seokgu

6. Blackpink

7. YooJaeseok

8. IU,

9. Cha Eunwoo

10. BTS

11. Illit

12. Lee Hyori

13. Kim Yuna 1

4. Gong Yoo

15. Jeon Jihyun

 

 

Kim Soo-hyun, advertising model brand reputation ranked first in May

https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/437/0000391085

 

 

 

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10 best Kim Soo Hyun dramas to add to your watchlist: Queen of Tears, My Love from the Star, and more

Let’s check out a comprehensive list of the 10 best Kim Soo Hyun dramas, mapping the incredible journey of the highest-paid Korean actor.

 

 

Kim Soo Hyun dramas often claim the highest rankings on the lists of best Korean TV shows. He is the highest-paid actor in the South Korean film and television industry and rightfully so. Marking his debut in the 2007 TV drama Kimchi Cheese Smile, the actor had a seamless rise in the realm of K-dramas, thanks to his incredible acting skills. 

Though mainly known as a rom-com king, he expanded his horizons over the years, delving into many intricate genres.

 

For his incredible performances in many cult classic series, he won several accolades, even bagging a Baeksang Arts Awards nomination. Some of his most notable works include Queen of Tears, It’s Okay to Not Be Okay, My Love from the Star, and more. Let's check the comprehensive list of the top Kim Soo Hyun series below.

1. Queen of Tears

• Cast: Kim Soo Hyun, Kim Ji Won, Park Sung Hoon
• Director: Jang Young Woo, Kim Hee Won
• Runtime: 90 minutes (average per episode)
• Seasons: 1
• Release Date: March 9, 2024

Kim Soo Hyun’s latest drama Queen of Tears broke all records of tvN’s network, by grabbing the highest-rated drama title with incredible viewership ratings. Queen of Tears centers around the bittersweet story of Hong Hae In, a chaebol heiress of the Queens Group, and Baek Hyun Woo, the legal director of the same conglomerate. 

 

As the duo falls in love despite their visually contrasting background, they get married through a ‘wedding of the century’. However, their married life soon faces many turbulent, almost endangering their relationship.

 

Kim Soo Hyun portrays the charming Baek Hyun Woo, co-starring Kim Ji Won as Hong Hae In. Their on-screen chemistry was lauded by the fans, especially the actor’s brilliant portrayal of the character arc left an incredible impression.

 

 

2. It’s Okay to Not Be Okay

• Cast: Kim Soo Hyun, Seo Ye Ji, Oh Jung Se
• Director: Park Shin Woo
• Runtime: 75 minutes (average per episode)
• Seasons: 1
• Release Date: June 20, 2020

This popular rom-com series revolves around the endearing bond of two brothers Moon Gang Tae and Moon Sang Tae, while an anti-social Children’s book author Ko Moon Young (played by Seo Ye Ji) gradually enters their lives. 

 

Kim Soo Hyun portrays the caring younger brother Moon Gang Tae, whose love never falls short for the oldest autistic brother Moon Sang Tae (played by Oh Jung Se). As the story proceeds, It’s Okay to Not Be Okay unfolds a scorching chemistry between two people with contrasting personalities who fall in love despite all odds.

 

 

3. My Love from the Star

• Cast: Kim Soo Hyun, Jun Ji Hyun
• Director: Chang Tae You
• Runtime: 59 minutes (average per episode)
• Seasons: 1
• Release Date: December 18, 2013

This classic Kim Soo Hyun TV show presents the actor as a ‘handsome supernatural boyfriend’, melting viewers’ hearts with his irresistible visuals. Penned by the Queen of Tears’ screenwriter Park Ji Eun, the rom-com narrates the slow-burn love story of Do Min Joon (Kim Soo Hyun), an extraterrestrial being, and Cheong Song Yi (Jun Ji Hyun), a top Korean actress. 

 

Do Min Joon landed on Earth in the Joseon era and has since been stranded here, waiting for the once-in-a-century day to leave for his planet. Kim Soo Hyun’s pairing with Jun Ji Hyun received significant applause, concluding My Love from the Star with high viewership ratings.

 

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4. The Moon Embracing the Sun

• Cast: Kim Soo Hyun, Han Ga In, Yeo Jin Goo, Kim Yoo Jung, Kim So Hyun
• Director: Kim Do Hoon
• Runtime: 70 minutes (average per episode)
• Seasons: 1
• Release Date: January 4, 2012

Set in the chaotic background of the Joseon dynasty, this epic historical drama features Kim Soo Hyun as Lee Hwon, a young prince. When he finds himself crazily in love with a female shaman named Heo Yeon Woo (Han Ga In), conflicts arise between their poignant romance and much political warfare. This sageuk drama is considered one of the most popular Kim Soo Hyun TV shows, with numerous rewatches every day.

 

 

5. The Producers

• Cast: Kim Soo Hyun, Gong Hyo Jin, IU
• Director: Pyo Min Su
• Runtime: 70 minutes (average per episode)
• Seasons: 1
• Release Date: May 15, 2015

The Producers present viewers with an incredible pairing of Kim Soo Hyun and the evergreen beauty IU, whose on-screen chemistry is nothing short of spectacular. The actor embodies the character of Baek Seung Chan, a rookie producer hustling in the entertainment department of a major TV network.

 

He has a crush on a fellow employee named Tak Ye Jin (played by Gong Hyo Jin). But when a brewing romance builds up with the other co-worker Cindy (played by IU), a love triangle ensues, leaving viewers pondering about the finale.

 

 

6. One Ordinary Day

• Cast: Kim Soo Hyun, Hwang Se On, Kim Shin Rok
• Director: Lee Myung Woo
• Runtime: 90 minutes (average per episode)
• Seasons: 1
• Release Date: November 27, 2021

This jolting crime-thriller series One Ordinary Day serves as a display of Kim Soo Hyun’s ability to synchronize with any character. He transforms into a young college student named Kim Hyun Soo, who gets embroiled in a murder case, after an unexpected interaction. When he comes across a young woman asking for a ride to the beach, he picks her up in his father’s cab. After spending the night together, he wakes up only to find her lifeless, thus ending up as a suspect in the gruesome case.

 

 

7. Dream High

• Cast: Kim Soo Hyun, Bae Suzy, IU, Ok Taecyeon
• Director: Lee Eung Bok
• Runtime: 60 minutes (average per episode)
• Seasons: 2
• Release Date: January 3, 2011

Known as a classic K-drama, Dream High features a star-studded cast, earning applause and exceptionally high ratings within its two-month run in South Korea. The rom-com features Kim Soo Hyun as Song Sam Dong, a country-side musical tragedy who discovers his talent by entering the Kirin High School of Art. 

 

There, he develops a crush on Ko Hye Mi (Bae Suzy). The popular series unfolds the miraculous journey of a bunch of students including Song Sam Dong who ‘dream high’.

 

 

8. Crash Landing on You

• Cast: Hyun Bin, Son Ye Jin, Seo Ji Hye, Kim Soo Hyun
• Director: Lee Jung Hyo
• Runtime: 70 minutes (average per episode)
• Seasons: 1
• Release Date: December 14, 2019

Though this uber-popular drama Crash Landing on You didn’t offer a major screen space to Kim Soo Hyun, the actor had a significant cameo in episode 10, adding layers to the narrative, while once again showcasing his acting skills alongside the lead characters played by real-life sweethearts Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin.

 

 

9. Hotel Del Luna

• Cast: IU, Yeo Jin Goo, Kim Soo Hyun, Sulli
• Director: Oh Choong Hwan
• Runtime: 75 minutes (average per episode)
• Seasons: 1
• Release Date: July 13, 2019

Hotel Del Luna featuring IU and Yeo Jin Goo in the lead roles also has a surprising guest appearance of Kim Soo Hyun. Fans spotted their favorite actor in the final episode of this popular fantasy drama, gracing the screen with a powerful entry. He cameoed in the series as the new owner of IU’s guest house, renaming it Hotel Blue Moon.

 

His brief 60-second appearance left a lasting impression, with fans going gaga over his charm, while also speculating about a new season. However, a year later, there is no news for a renewal of Hotel Del Luna.

 

 

10. Kimchi Cheese Smile

• Cast: Kim Soo Hyun, Shin Gu, Lee Hyun Jin
• Director: Jeo Jin Soo
• Runtime: 60 minutes (average per episode)
• Seasons: 1
• Release Date: July 23, 2007

This debut and breakthrough role of Kim Soo Hyun subsequently contributed to his steady rise in the realm of the Korean entertainment industry. Though at that time, he barely gained recognition, his role in this comedy sitcom is attracting fans these days, thanks to his adorable charm, which is bound to melt your heart.

 

 

Over the years, Kim Soo Hyun's dramas have created a lingering impression among K-drama watchers, while consistently showcasing the actor’s talent. Though, his rise to the highest-paid Korean actor can barely be summarized as a smooth journey. He worked his way up with exceptional determination, bringing him a string of success. Since lately, with Queen of Tears, he has been making significant waves, it is the perfect time to check out his previous works.

 

 

 

source : https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/10-best-kim-soo-hyun-dramas-1300487

 

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11 hours ago, Unicaunnisansu said:

You're welcome! mine was Song Joong Ki and the dialogue was smartly written with humor  

 

@Unicaunnisansu  yes, I laughed hard to those lines during that scene with his sharp lines as Hong Hae-in’s lawyer. With Song Joong-ki’s appearance, Park Ji-eun’s script was perfectly conveyed to viewers. As a result, episode 8 of “Queen of Tears” soared to the highest peak of 16.1%.  

[Magician]

tvN drama Queen Of Tears  was recorded as a global box office hit with record-breaking numbers 

 

Recorded an average viewership rating of 24.9%, making it tvN's highest rated drama series 

 

Ranked 2nd in the Good Data Corporation all-time most talked-about drama following ‘Descendants of the Sun’ in 2016. 

 

The drama ranked 1st in both March & April surveyed by Gallup Korea 

 

The drama recorded a remarkable viewership in just two months (viewing time of 373.2 million hours), joining the ranks of Netflix's box office hits.

 

https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202405031127180410

 

 

 

 

[NEWS] According to FUNdex, Queen of Tears ranked second as the most talked-about drama over the past ten years (2015-2024), following Descendants of the Sun.

 

As of its final episode, Queen of Tears has reached a total of 373.2 million hours watched on Netflix.

 

Queen of Tears achieved this impressive viewership in just two months, making it one of Netflix’s hits. Even though the show has finished airing in Korea, it continues to be a hot topic overseas, and the increasing viewership is something to watch out for.

 

https://sports.chosun.com/entertainment/2024-05-03/202405030100021440002926?t=n1

 

 

 

 

 

 

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*** Recently released Netflix figures show that "Queen of Tears" had 85.6 million hours viewed in its eighth week of availabilty on the streaming platform. This now brings the drama up to 373.2 million hours viewed overall. As the figures only cover April 22nd to April 28th, "Queen of Tears" is likely to broach the 400 million hours viewed mark next week, as the drama only actually ended on the final day of that survey, April 28th. The broad international appeal of the drama has seen it written in international publications and widely, highly rated on TV databases from IMDb in the United States to Filmarks in Japan to Douban in China- despite "Queen of Tears" not even having any legal distributor in the Chinese market. The sheer popularity of the drama has been such that Netflix Korea's exclusive April offerings have been quite forgotten in comparison. "Queen of Tears" has overshadowed them.  

 

 

 

 

credit : William Schwartz

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[Music in drama] Rekindle a love that slipped through your fingers

 

 

In retrospect, even the most steadfast commitments and promises of everlasting love can fade into the past.

 

"Queen of Tears," a love story about an estranged couple who once deeply cared for each other, set a new record as the most-watched tvN drama series of all time, with the show's final episode recording a local viewership rating of 24.9 percent.

 

Baek Hyun-woo (Kim Soo-hyun), who grew up in an ordinary household in the countryside, fell in love with Hong Hae-in (Kim Ji-won), the daughter of the owner of top conglomerate Queens Group. Amid Hae-in's battle with untreatable brain tumors and a conspiracy targeting Queens Group, they rekindle their love for one another.

 

Although the series contained several K-drama cliches, including a love story involving a conglomerate and terminal illness, it managed to maintain a sense of novelty with well-timed twists and humor.

 

And, while the latter part of the series may have faced some criticism due to unrealistic plot developments, its soundtrack and high-caliber acting performances still enchanted viewers, transporting them into the story.

 

Crush's "Love You With All My Heart" delicately encapsulates the emotional journey of the two protagonists as they navigate misunderstandings and feelings of resentment, ultimately rediscovering their love for each other.

 

The warm, lyrical melody suits Crush's gentle vocals, and the lyrics imply that the two protagonists had always longed for each other, despite having drifted apart:

 

"Still want you all the time/ I am still waiting for you/ Filling a room in the corner of my heart with longing."

 

Upon hearing the news of her illness, Hae-in goes to the place she and Hyun-woo visited during their honeymoon.

 

Hyun-woo appears before her, and the two embrace, sincerely expressing their feelings for each other. Tears stream down their faces with the fear of losing each other, accompanied by the lyrics: "Feelings that I have forgotten and my belated sincerity/ I'm sorry for being so late.”

 

"Queen of Tears," starring Kim Ji-won (left) and Kim Soo-hyun (tvN)

 

 

The song "Fallin’," performed by Hong Isaac, winner of the third season of JTBC's “Sing Again,” is poignant, contributing to the story with its dramatic melody. Hong's solemn voice, combined with the strings and escalating chorus, creates the perfect ambiance.

 

"Fallin’" was used in a key scene in episode 14, where Hyun-woo smashes the window of a burning car with his bare hands, mistakenly thinking Hae-in had been in an accident. As Hyun-woo sheds tears and tells Hae-in that he was so afraid thinking he had lost her, Hae-in embraces him and promises to survive for him. Here, the lyrics of the soundtrack resonate strongly with the audience:

 

"Without you, I am nothing/ I won't save any days left without expressing my heart/ I will give them all to you."

 

Kim Soo-hyun immerses viewers in the story through his outstanding performance in the lead role, as well as his voice.

 

"Way Home" brings the series to a beautiful end, complementing the story of the two protagonists whose love survives through all odds. Featuring the acoustic guitar and the actor’s gentle voice, it is the first song on such a soundtrack performed by Kim Soo-hyun since 2013 hit series "My Love From the Star."

 

As Hyun-woo and Hae-in smile and hold hands in a vast lavender field, the song's lyrics flawlessly express, "The only miracle in my life was the time we shared."

 

"Queen of Tears," starring Kim Ji-won (left) and Kim Soo-hyun (tvN)

 

 

This series offers a multifaceted look at the soundtracks of hit Korean drama series, shedding light on how the music enriches the stories -- Ed.

 

 

 

credit : Korea Herald

https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20240501050456

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‘Queen of Tears’ dominates the K-drama scene for nearly two months

 

The popularity of tvN’s drama series ‘Queen of Tears’ has been ongoing for nearly two months.

According to Good Data Corporation, an online competitiveness analysis agency, Queen of Tears has topped their TV-OTT drama topicality survey for the 4th week of April for the 8th consecutive week.

Since its first airing, the drama series has consistently broken its own record for seven weeks, making it the 5th show ever to achieve a ‘perfect record’.

 

A perfect record means that the show’s buzz score has increased from the start to the end of its airing, a feat previously accomplished by ‘SKY Castle’, ‘My Liberation Notes’, ‘Red Balloon’, and ‘Twinkling Watermelon’.

 

Additionally, Queen of Tears has recently achieved the top spot in the all-time topicality video category of dramas. It has surpassed the record set by ‘Penthouse 2′ in 2021, which was previously broken by ‘Marry My Husband’.

 

The achievement is the result of the series producing numerous content-filled clips on YouTube, with contributions from not only the lead actors but also various supporting characters.

 

Won Soon-woo, the D of the Good Data, said, “This achievement indicates the success of Queen of Tears in creating engaging content for its viewers.”

 

According to the topicality survey conducted by the Good Data corporation since 2015, the drama ‘Queen of Tears’ is ranked 5th in its category. The top four dramas are ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo’, ‘Penthouse 2′, ‘Guardian: The Lonely and Great God’, and ‘Descendants of the Sun’.

 

Similarly, in the buzz survey for actors that began in the same year, Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won both secured 4th and 6th positions respectively. The top three spots were held by stars from “Reply 1988″: Park Bo-gum, Hyeri, and Ryu Jun-yeol.

 

In its third week of broadcasting, tvN’s ‘Lovely Runner’ has reached record highs, placing 2nd. The show has been setting new records for two consecutive weeks and is already approaching the buzz score achieved by ‘Queen of Tears’ in its 6th week of airing.

 

‘Chief Detective 1958′ from MBC follows in 3rd place, with ‘The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection’ in 4th, ‘Goodbye Earth’ from Netflix in 5th, ‘Parasyte: The Gray’ from Netflix in 6th, ‘Beauty and Romantic’ from KBS2 in 7th, ‘Blood Free’ from Disney+ in 8th, ‘Nothing Uncovered’ from KBS2 in 9th, and ‘The Third Marriage’ from MBC in 10th.

 

The survey conducted by the Good Data Corporation’s FUNdex platform for the 4th week of April covers TV dramas and OTT original dramas scheduled to be broadcast from Apr. 22 to Apr. 28, 2024, including the actors who are part of these programs. The survey aimed to determine the most competitive programs of the week.

 

To analyze the program-related information, news articles, VON (Voice of Netizen), video clips, and SNS were taken into consideration, along with netizen reactions. Data that was irrelevant to the programs and suspected of artificially inflating buzz scores were filtered out, ensuring a more accurate analysis of competitiveness. The accuracy level of this analysis is over 97%.

 

 

 

credit : Chosun Ilbo

https://www.chosun.com/english/kpop-culture-en/2024/04/30/5K4MOG4GCJC2ZNNLUGF3EEZFUQ/