In the 9th episode of the tvN weekend drama “Queen of Tears,” which aired on the 6th, Baek Hyun-woo (Kim Soo-hyun) and Hong Hae-in (Kim Ji-won) continued to show unwavering affection for each other, worrying about each other even after their divorce. As it was revealed that their connection had been ongoing for a long time, it deeply touched the hearts of viewers.
The viewership ratings for the 9th episode of “Queen of Tears” recorded an average of 17.2% in the Seoul metropolitan area, with a peak of 19.4%, and an average of 15.6%, with a peak of 17.2% nationwide. It topped the ratings for all channels in the same time slot, including terrestrial channels, both in the Seoul metropolitan area and nationwide.
Additionally, in the 2049 target audience ratings for tvN, the drama recorded an average of 7% in the Seoul metropolitan area, with a peak of 7.8%, and an average of 7.4%, with a peak of 8.1% nationwide. It not only competed for its own highest ratings both in the Seoul metropolitan area and nationwide but also secured the top spot in the same time slot for all channels, including terrestrial channels (based on cable, IPTV, satellite, and integrated paid platforms, according to Nielsen Korea).