Seoul, South Korea – Actor Kim Soo Hyun has captured the spotlight as the leading ‘hot icon’ in the world of broadcasting. Making his return to tvN’s ‘Queen of Tears’ after a three-year hiatus, he swiftly garnered a double-digit viewership rating, signaling a significant surge in popularity.
The drama ‘Queen of Tears’ follows the journey of Kim Soo Hyun, a lawyer hailing from a rural area, and Kim Ji-won, an affluent heir, as they navigate their way back to love following a crisis in their three-year marriage. Portraying a married man for the first time in his career, Kim Soo Hyun delivers a heartfelt performance, depicting the sorrow of losing a child. Alongside his on-screen partner Kim Ji-won, the duo portrays a realistic couple dynamic of quarrels and care.
Drawing viewers in with his compelling acting, the drama maintained a consistent viewership above 10%, hitting a peak of over 13% on its fourth episode. It quickly climbed the ranks to become one of the ‘Global Top 10’ non-English TV shows on Netflix upon its release.
Not only did the variety shows featuring Kim Soo Hyun for promotional purposes ignite interest, but they also became trending topics. A YouTube video titled ‘Salon de Lip2,’ which showcased Kim Soo Hyun, Kim Ji-won, and Park Sung-hoon as guests, surpassed 3.9 million views within just four days of its release.
Furthermore, Kim Soo Hyun’s appearance on the show ‘You Quiz on the Block’ and his drama both claimed the top spots in the TV·OTT buzzworthy category, according to data from the Good Data Corporation.
The influx of sudden dating rumors surrounding actor Kim Soo Hyun further piqued public interest, with foreign media outlets such as Forbes and South China Morning Post taking notice of his comeback drama. Despite the agency’s denial of any romantic involvement between Kim Soo Hyun and his former co-star Kim Sae-ron, suspicions arose following a photo shared on social media showing the two in close proximity.
Amid the controversy, speculations and misunderstandings flourished, leading the agency to take a firm stance against any malicious comments or accusations linked to the dating rumors. This turn of events has added an unexpected twist to the actor’s thriving career, as audiences eagerly await further developments both on and off-screen.