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“Strange Frequencies: Taiwan Killer Hospital,” an adaptation of the South Korean box office hit “Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum” is headed for a world premiere in December at the Metro Manila Film Festival.

The 2018 Korean original was a found footage type supernatural horror film directed by Jung Bum-shik. Based on an actual psychiatric hospital located in Gwangju-si, it starred actors Wi Ha-joon (“Squid Game”), Park Ji-hyun (“The Divine Fury”), Oh Ah-yeon (“Mr. Sunshine”), Moon Ye-won (“Legal High”), Park Sung-hoon, Yoo Je-yoon (“Extreme Job”) and Lee Seung-wook (“Joseon Fist”) in the leading roles.

The new version is directed by Kerwin Go and produced by acclaimed director Erik Matti and veteran producer Dondon Monteverde in partnership with actor Enrique Gil. Production is through Reality Mm Studios.

Following the format of the Korean original, the group of Filipino amateur ghosthunters will explore the notorious Xinglin Hospital, an abandoned building located in Taiwan’s West Central District.

BritBox Signs UK Programs From Sphere Abacus

Best-of-British streamer BritBox has bought a package of programs from Sphere Abacus, the UK-based sales house making its debut at MIPCOM in its current guise. Package contains Travels With Agatha Christie with Sir David Suchet from Soho Studios and Two Rivers Media. Suchet is currently on the ground with Sphere Abacus in Cannes, as our report earlier today noted. Also acquired by BritBox are Jon and Lucy’s Odd Couples, The Murder of Sandra Rivett, Breaking Dad: Britain’s Unlikeliest Drug Dealer, Agatha Christie: 100 Years of Poirot and Miss Marple (aka Agatha Christie: 100 Years of Suspense), Diana: The Interview That Shook the World and Susan Hill’s The Small Hand: A Ghost Story (1 x 94’) produced by Awesome and Two Rivers Media. BritBox takes rights for the U.S. and Canada.

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The 2024 Mama Awards are coming soon!

The K-pop awards ceremony will kick off in the United States for the first time in its history before taking place in Japan in November.

The album/song eligibility period runs from October 1 2023 through September 30, 2024. The albums, songs and artists are assessed based on a holistic evaluation of global music data and a panel of specialists.

This year, there’s also a new category: Best Choreography.

This year’s ceremony, presented by Visa, will kick off at the Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on November 21, and will be held at the Kyocera Dome Osaka in Japan over two days from November 22 to 23. The show will also be broadcast worldwide including global digital platforms.

Tickets go on sale Friday, October 22 at 4 p.m. via Ticketmaster.

Keep reading to see the nominations…

2024 Mama Awards Nominations

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Korean Drama or K-Drama has been growing in popularity over the last few years. As usual, regional television shows generally hit their peak within the country that it’s produced in. For instance, back in the 1960s and 1970s, K-Drama was consumed almost exclusively in Korea.

Eventually, Korean-based projects made their way across the world following the end of the military rule in South Korea. Obviously, there would have been much more to watch during that time than just Death Row Prisoner (1956).

A still from Squid Game (2021) | Credits: Netflix

Over the last three decades, shows like Jewel in the Palace, Winter Sonata, and Squid Game brought great recognition to the country’s entertainment industry.

So, in honor of the progress Korean entertainment has made, here are the top 5 K-Drama shows you should watch!

1. Queen of Tears (2024)

To begin with, Queen of Tears is the most-watched Korean Drama show on Netflix,...

‘Baby Reindeer,’ ‘Bridgerton,’ and ‘Fool Me Once’ were the most-watched titles on Netflix as revealed by its latest data dump.

Netflix is putting its money where its mouth is. Company co-ceo Ted Sarandos harangued other streaming executives this week for not being more transparent, and Netflix followed up his words by following through with another data dump regarding how much viewership it received in the first half of 2024. British TV was the biggest genre of the year for the streamer, with titles like “Bridgerton,” “Fool Me Once” and the controversy-generating “Baby Reindeer” compiling tens of millions of views.

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“Fool Me Once” was the top series for Netflix in...

Two of South Korea’s biggest male stars Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung will go head-to-head in “Made in Korea,” an upcoming crime series.

Set in the turbulent 1970s, “Made in Korea” is a crime thriller about Kitae, a man consumed with a desire for wealth and power, and Geonyoung, a stalwart prosecutor that stands in his way. Constantly at loggerheads, the pair find themselves involved in an era-defining incident that will forever change their futures.

The show stars Hyun Bin as Kitae, and Jung as Geonyoung. Other cast members include: Won Ji-an, Seo Eun-soo, Cho Yeo-jeong and Jung Sung-il.

The screenplay was written by Park Eun-kyo and Park Joon-seok (“A Normal Family”) and is directed by Woo Min-ho. Production is by Hive Media Corp., which was previously responsible for feature films “Inside Men,” “The Man Standing Next,” “12.12 The Day” (aka “Seoul Spring”).

For Woo, it is his first TV series as director.

Kate Winslet is returning to the murder mystery game — and this time, she’s on the suspect list.

The Academy Award winner will star in and executive-produce Hulu’s The Spot, which has a straight-to-series order, according to Deadline. The series follows a successful surgeon (played by Winslet) and her husband as they come to suspect that the former may be responsible for a child’s hit-and-run death.

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Renowned South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun is set to take the lead role in an upcoming Disney+ crime drama series titled “Knock-Off.” Scheduled for release in 2025, the series will explore the underworld of counterfeit goods. Kim will play the complex character of Kim Sung-joon, an ordinary office worker whose life takes a dramatic turn after losing his job during Asia’s 1997 financial crisis. He gets involved in the illegal counterfeit trade and eventually rises to the top as a global kingpin.

Joining Kim in the cast is actress Jo Bo-ah, known for her roles in “Tale of the Nine Tailed” and “Military Prosecutor Doberman.” She will portray Song Hye-jung, a police officer who specializes in enforcing counterfeit laws. Her character happens to be Sung-joon’s ex-girlfriend, setting up a tense dynamic as their jobs put them in an ongoing cat-and-mouse game.

The series is being written by experienced screenwriter Han Jung-hoon,...

Love Next Door is a South Korean romantic comedy-drama series directed by Yoo Je-won from a screenplay by Shin Ha-eun. The tvN drama series is streaming on Netflix and it follows the story of the love story of two people who grew up together and parted ways but now they are finally back together looking to find meaning and love in their lives.

The romantic comedy-drama series certainly has that charm that most K-drama fans love and it seems like it will be another hit among Netflix’s K-drama fans after Queen of Tears, which became the most popular Korean title on Netflix so far. So, if you are going to tune in for Love Next Door, we are here for all the information you will need to keep watching the series.

Love Next Door – Episode Guide (When Will the New Episodes Come Out?) Credit – Netflix

Love Next Door consists of sixteen episodes in total.

Squid Game: Meet the New Cast of the Highly-Anticipated Second Season - Main Image

Squid Game season 2 returns with new sets of players this year on Netflix, just in time for the holidays. Keep in mind that each new actor's roles for the second season have yet to be disclosed. Check out which stars you may recognize from their previous Kdramas!

Im Si-Wan

Outside being a member of the Kpop group, Ze:a, the award-winning actor Im Si-Wan has proven his talent when it comes to the acting industry.

Fans may recognize previous works of his from Jeong Seok-Won in tvN's Reply 1997, Yoon Jong-Woo from Strangers From Hell, Jang Byeong-Tae from 2023's Boyhood, but he is most popularly known for starring as the main culprit on the 2023 flick Unlocked as hacker Oh Jun-Yeong.

Kang Ha-Neul

The multiple best actor awardee Kang Ha-Neul has starred in prominent Kdramas since...

Netflix beat Wall Street revenue and other financial forecasts in the second quarter and blew past subscriber growth forecasts as it added 8.1m global paid members to reach 277.7m.

Revenue of $9.6bn climbed 16.8% year-on-year, beating Bloomberg consensus estimates and Netflix guidance of $9.53bn and $9.49bn, respectively.

Earnings per share of $4.88 increased 48% over Q2 2023, beating analysts’ forecasts of $4.74 and the company’s own guidance of $4.68.

Global membership was way ahead of the 4.7m estimate. The streamer announced in its Q1 earnings call back in April that starting next year it will stop reporting subscription numbers each quarter, save for milestones. That...

Netflix rang up solid subscriber gains in the second quarter of 2024 — considerably better than Wall Street expected — and posted financial results that beat forecasts.

The industry’s No. 1 premium streamer added 8.05 million net paid customers in Q2, bringing its global base to 277.65 million. The company reported revenue of $9.56 billion (up 17%) and net income of $2.15 billion (versus $1.49 billion a year ago), translating to earnings per share of $4.88.

Netflix had forecast Q2 revenue of $9.49 billion and earnings of $4.68 per share. On average, Wall Street expected revenue of $9.53 billion and Eps of $4.74, according to Lseg Data & Analytics.

Analyst consensus estimates pegged Netflix adding 4.8 million subscribers in Q2, according to FactSet StreetAccount, compared with 5.89 million in the year-ago period. The streamer had not provided guidance for quarterly subscriber adds (it stopped doing that at the start of 2023) other than to say it expected the number to be lower than the 9.3 million pickup in Q...

At a conference on film and artificial intelligence over the weekend in South Korea’s Bucheon, it was difficult to know whether the new technology was being embraced, normalized or underestimated.

Bucheon, a high-rise city on the outskirts of Seoul, has long harbored both high-tech and cultural industry aspirations. The city turned a WWII bunker into a digital art hub and boasts a comic book museum, a Webtoon convergence center and two film festivals as well as a Philharmonic Orchestra founded in the analog-era.

This year, its long-running Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BiFan) launched a competition for AI-produced short films, co-hosted a conference on the topic and operated a hands-on AI workshop. The embrace of AI felt like a brave response to every mature film festival’s fear of becoming stale.

The Bucheon conference’s impressive lineup of speakers included: Caleb Ward, CEO of Curious Ridge; directors Dave Clark,...

Agents Of Mystery arrives on Netflix on June 18 ( Photo Credit – Netflix )

For all the thriller genre fans, Netflix is soon releasing an unscripted series full of mystery and suspense that promises to keep you on the edge of your seats. Titled Agents of Mystery, the Korean reality series follows a group of investigators working together to crack bizarre cases in a real set-up.

The show features some well-known faces, who will be using their deductive skills to solve puzzles at a mysterious yet fascinating location. If the show sounds interesting to you, here are all the updates you need about Agents of Mystery.

Agents of Mystery Arrives on Netflix This June

Agents of Mystery is scheduled to be released on Netflix on Tuesday, June 18th, 2024. The number of episodes that the reality show will be featuring has not been announced as of now. Netflix launched the official trailer for the series earlier this month,...

Hugs Not Kisses! BTS’ Jin’s Free Hug Event Gets a Bit Too Friendly. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

BTS’ eldest member, Kim Seok-jin was discharged from his military duties on June 12. The fandom, a.k.a. Army, is joyful as one of the seven members of their favorite K-pop boy band returns after completing his mandatory military service, which started in December 2022. To celebrate the same, Jin held a free hug event for ARMYs on June 13. However, this special moment caused a stir on social media.

Amidst the cheerful atmosphere, several viral clips captured a surprising turn of events. With his signature smile, Kim Seok-jin warmly embraced his fans when a female fan dressed in a white outfit hugged the K-pop idol and attempted to kiss him on the neck. While Jin managed the situation gracefully, it was evident that he was taken aback and uncomfortable after such an encounter.

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We’re not making this true story up: “Baby Reindeer” has officially booted “The Witcher” from Netflix’s Most Popular TV (English) list.

The Richard Gadd limited series has amassed 84.5 million views globally since its release on April 11. Season 1 of “The Witcher” snagged 83 million views over its first 91 days of availability, which is Netflix’s cutoff for the all-time Top 10 list. “Baby Reindeer” has about a month left, so expect it to climb higher in the ranks. “Bridgerton: Season 2,” “Stranger Things 3,” “Fool Me Once,” and “The Night Agent”: Donny and Martha are coming for you.

Yet “Baby Reindeer” is no longer making Netflix’s weekly Top 10. Just last week it spent its eighth week on the Top 10 weekly list, clocking in at No. 10, while “Bridgerton: Season 2” has spent a whopping 19 weeks in the Top 10 as the third season of “Bridgerton” has inspired a lot of rewatches.

On the film side,...

There is no other genre like soap opera. No matter what the premise of the show is, the soap opera genre always comes with the most dramatic twists, exciting surprises and emotional scenes. There is a lot that goes into making a soap opera, but all of it is worth the chaotic excellence that this genre offers.

Unfortunately, there aren't as many soap operas being made these days as there used to be. As the genre declines in number and quality, viewers may want to reach out and explore other genres. Luckily, K-dramas have everything soap opera lovers love about them, and more. Here are the top 10 titles you don't want to miss.

Beautiful Love, Wonderful Life (2019-2020)

This is a perfect K-drama for those who enjoy the twists and turns of soap opera characters' relationships. Presenting itself as a story of love and deception that comes in many different forms,...

The South Korean TV industry is probably one of the most entertaining out there. Really, you never know what to expect from each new show because the variety of stories is just too great and the show can end up being about literally anything.

A K-drama with a soul-crushing romance drama and the one where the main character turns into a chicken nugget turn out to be equally successful. And we think that's what makes the K-drama genre so popular with viewers.

2024 has been a big year for new releases, and now that you finally have some free time, you can binge watch the best of them. Try starting with these 5 K-dramas on Netflix, you won't regret it.

1. Queen of Tears

There was no way we would have started the list with something else rather than this 100%-rated K-drama that premiered on the platform in May. The show was on...

Naruto Anime to Release New Episode After 17 Years: Exciting Comeback News (Photo Credit – IMDb)

After the longest 17 years wait, fans can see their childhood show, returning to the screen after the release follow-up series of the original story, Naruto Shippuden and the popular sequel spin off series Boruto: Naruto Next Generations both are also very hyped up shows among the fans.

But now, finally, fans can anticipate the Naruto series returning this year. The official news regarding the show was being circulated in a report provided by TV Tokyo Financial Results in a Q&a session with Ichiro Ishikawa, President and Representative Director of TV Tokyo Holdings.

Naruto Series: Expected Release Date and Details on New Episodes:

As per former, news circulated through Twitter in July 2023, where it was officially announced that four new episodes will be telecast in the same year on 3 Sept. To celebrate and honor the 20th anniversary of the show,...

Disney+ has unveiled Korean spy thriller Tempest for its 2025 slate, and revealed Japanese anime Code Geass Rozé of the Recapture will arrive on the platform on June 21.

Tempest, which will be available exclusively on Disney+ worldwide and on Hulu in the United States. Set in modern-day Korea, it follows Munju, a high-flying diplomat and former ambassador to the U.S., as well as Sanho, an international special agent. Together, they set out to uncover the truth behind an attack that threatens the future stability of the Korean peninsula.

Tempest stars A-listers Gianna Jun (also known as Jun Ji-hyun), who has headlined Kingdom, My Love from the Star and Legend of the Blue Sea, as Seo Munju, and Gang Dongwon as Sanho. Gang also carries an executive producer credit on the show.

Tempest is directed by Kim Heewon, who helmed Queen of Tears, Little Women and Vincenzo. Korea’s...

Burning Sun Scandal: How Two Female Reporters And Late Idol Goo Hara Exposed K-pop’s Biggest Sex Crimes ( Photo Credit – Twitter )

The K-pop genre has taken the world by storm, mesmerizing millions across the globe with its well-crafted music videos, high-energy performances, and, not to be missed, the irresistible charisma of the idols. However, what we see often differs from what it appears to be. Situations are direr than they seem, things are more dangerous than they look, and people are more horrifying and complex than they pretend to be. Such was the case with the Burning Sun scandal, also known as Burning Sun Gate, the dark truth of which was uncovered in 2019.

The tragedy that began way before it was brought to the public’s attention, was an entertainment and sex scandal in South Korea, which involved several celebrities, including K-pop idols of popular groups and police officials. A...

“Bridgerton” Season 3 is off to a steamy hot start.

The third season of the Shondaland period drama drew 45.1 million views over its first four days of availability, according to Netflix, easily finishing first on the streamer’s Global Top 10 list. Take that, Tom Brady roast.

It was the biggest week — by quite a bit — for any series on Netflix since the streamer changed its core metric from hours viewed to views in mid-June 2023.

The first four “Bridgerton” Season 3 episodes reached number 1 in 78 countries and the Top 10 in 92, Netflix said. The next four episodes premiere on June 13; try not to obsess over the big cliffhanger between now and then.

The third season of “Bridgerton” also brought the first two back to (some semblance of) their former glory. “Bridgerton” Seasons 1 and 2 both returned to Netflix’s Top 10 TV (in any language) list in the week ahead of Season 3. They did even better during Season 3’s premiere week.

Queen of Tears: How to Dress Like Hae-In Without Blowing Your Budget - Main Image

Queen of Tears had just ended, and yet fans are still not over the iconic fashion queen Hong Hae-In displayed across 16 episodes on Netflix.

Her variety of ensembled clothing accentuates what makes her a "chaebol heiress" in the series, and now, fans are trying to replicate the icon's wardrobe. Here's how they turned out.

Queen of Tears: Hae-In Shows Who's Boss in the Queens Department Store

Queen of Tears showcased Hae-In's (played by Kim Ji-Won) personality through her own effortlessly flawless outfits for each episode.

As the CEO, she requires an attention-grabbing aura that would remind the people that she is the new big boss of the Queens Department Store.

Hae-In is a masterclass of her own for wearing the most exquisite brands such as Alexander McQueen and Valentino to enhance her beauty through...

Heeramandi Is Streaming On Netflix With 4.5 Million Views In Its Debut Week (Photo Credit –Facebook)

Made on a budget of a staggering 200 crore, Sanjay Leela Bhansali‘s web series Heeramandi finally made its debut on Netflix, and initially, there was only one reaction to the show – People could not believe what they saw. However, hold your horses. This reaction was situated on two extreme ends.

There were some who loved the show and could not believe that something could be made so beautiful on-screen and others who just could not believe why they invested their 7 hours in this series.

Eventually, over the week, the distance between these two extremes also shortened, with people pointing out loads that were wrong with this series. But here’s the bottom line: good or bad, everyone was interested in watching Heeramandi before its release.

Trending Heeramandi Mistakes: Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Two Major Miscalculated...

Queen of Tears is making history!

The Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won-starring K-drama, which airs on both tvN in South Korea and on Netflix, smashed viewership records with its heavily anticipated finale episode on Sunday (April 28).

Keep reading to find out more…

The finale set a new record for the highest viewership ratings for any drama in tvN history, scoring an average rating of 24.850% according to Nielsen Korea via Soompi.

The number breaks the record previously held by the finale of Crash Landing on You in February of 2020, which achieved 21.683%.

And that’s not all! There’s still a little more to come from the series’ stars. Find out what happens next with the show!

See the Top 10 K-dramas of the past year that you need to see.

If you know anything about K-dramas, you've seen Crash Landing on You. The 2019 show, which focuses on a love story between a South Korean heiress and a North Korean officer, broke all ratings records and became the highest-rated Tvn series based on the national index.

It has remained at the top of the charts for years, but has now succumbed to the latest K-drama with a premise that is much more relatable to many people. After the finale of Queen of Tears, no one doubted that this drama would go down in the history of the industry with so much praise and recognition.

Is Queen of Tears Worth Watching?

Premiering in March 2024, Queen of Tears is a KoreanTV series starring Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won as a married couple facing a relationship crisis followed by a rekindling of love. What makes the show's success even more remarkable is the creator behind it.

y Reindeer” continues its surprise meteoric ascent. The limited series, which reached 2.6 million views in its debut weekend — impressive, given the show’s minimal marketing push — rose to 13.3 million views in its second week on the chart, then shot up by another 65%, landing at 22 million views for the April 22-28 viewing window.

That made it the most-watched Netflix title of the week, followed by “Rebel Moon — Part Two: The Scargiver,” which was the top movie with 18.8 million views. “Anyone but You” was the No. 2 movie of the week with 10.6 million views in its first six days of availability, following a successful run at the box office earlier this year.

Back on the English-language TV chart, “Dead Boy Detectives” debuted in second place with 3.1 million minutes watched in its first four days of availability. The series is set in the same universe as Netflix’s “The Sandman,” both being based on...

The South Korean industry took the world by storm almost a decade ago, and since then, they have been releasing many K-dramas every month that end up being successful hits. With the recent K-drama Queen of Tears becoming the all-time favorite among viewers, it seems like a tough deal to try to top it.

But every time the fans think so, the next series ends up being so much better than everyone expected. So here is the list of some new K-dramas that will be released in May so that you can start planning your TV schedule.

1. Frankly Speaking

May 1

Frankly Speaking revolves around a man named Song Ki-baek, an extremely well-mannered TV announcer who is considered one of the best in the business. One day, he is suddenly struck by a disorder that causes him to speak out all his unfiltered thoughts. Can you imagine the chaos this causes in his professional life?...

Queen of Tears pushes forward as fans wait for Episode 15's release date and the schedule for the rest of Season 1.

Korean director Kim Hee-won's K-drama is one of Netflix's biggest new hits. It is the latest in an expansive cache of South Korean TV series to take the world by storm in 2024.

Following Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won's married couple rekindling their love after their relationship falls apart, modern romance is highlighted as viewers hang onto each week's story.

Read full article on The Direct.

Queen of Tears is one of the year’s biggest new K-dramas.

The tvN series, which also streams on Netflix, has been pulling incredible viewership numbers throughout its run, so naturally, people are curious if there’s going to be a second season.

The show chronicles the tumultuous journey of love between married couple Hong Hae In (Kim Ji Won) and Baek Hyun Woo (Kim Soo Hyun), portraying the challenges and triumphs of their relationship.

While the show is being billed as a limited series, there is something special coming.

Click through to get the details…...

Queen of Tears confirmed the release date for its upcoming Episode 11 along with the hit K-drama's remaining Season 1 schedule. 

Coming from renowned Korean director Kim Hee-won, Queen of Tears is Netflix's latest international hit, adding to the streaming vast catalog of South Korean TV epics. 

The series follows a married couple (played by Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won), who - after their marriage falls apart - begin to rekindle their love despite coming from two completely different worlds. 

Read full article on The Direct.

The 10th episode of Queen of Tears focuses on the way Hae-in’s family has been trying to cope with the situation at Hyun-woo’s house. Meanwhile, Hae-in makes a foolproof plan to expose Eun-Sung to the media when he tries to blackmail her. The way she exposed him in front of the world was her first step to gaining back whatever she and her family had lost. Meanwhile, Grace also goes against Eun-Sung and Seul-Hee when she thinks she didn’t get a fair share of the deal and helps Beom-ja and Hyun-woo find Chairman Hong. How will Hae-in expose Eun-Sung’s evil intentions to the world? Will her efforts be fruitful?

Spoilers Ahead

Why Did Eun-Sung Meet Hae-In?

Upon learning that Hae-in was in Hongdu-ri, Eun-sung went to meet her there. He told her that he knew about her diagnosis and would tell her family about it if...

The 9th episode of Queen of Tears focuses on the struggles that Hae-in’s family faces in the village. Had Hyun-woo not helped them find a place to stay, they would have been hopelessly wandering the streets. Meanwhile, Eun-sung finds out that Hae-in has a terminal disease and tries to find her. He also opposes his mother, Seul-hee, for having kicked the family out, saying that his goals were not the same as hers. What were Eun-sung’s intentions? Why did Hyun-woo support Hae-in’s family? What issues were they facing in Yongdu-ri? Let’s take a walk along the course of events in the series!

Spoilers Ahead

Where Did Hyun-Woo Take Hae-In’s Family?

On Seul-hee’s orders, Grace kicked out Hae-in and her entire family out of their own house. The media had gone ballistic and had been following the family around like rabid dogs, and Hyun-woo did...

Queen of Tears fans look ahead to the official release date for Episode 9 along with the rest of the schedule for Season 1.

Streaming on Netflix while airing on linear TV in its home country of South Korea, Queen of Tears gives fans a dramatic story of romance between two entranced lovers, Kim Ji-won's Hong Hae-in and Kim Soo-hyun's Baek Hyun-woo.

Their marriage falls apart before they reunite and build their relationship back up as viewers get a deep look into a modern romantic adventure.

Read full article on The Direct.

The 8th episode of Queen of Tears brings a sudden twist to the plot. In the blink of an eye, Chairman Hong’s family is ruined by the evil plans of Eun-sung and his mother, Seul-hee. Chairman Hong misunderstands Beom-ja and Hyun-woo and casts away his protective shield by driving them out, and that is when Seul-hee digs her venomous fangs into the chairman’s flesh. The way Eun-sung is planning to ruin the family is meticulous, but his motive behind ruining the family is still a mystery! Will Hyun-woo support the family in times of need? Let’s find out!

Spoilers Ahead

Why Did Hyun-Woo And Hae-In’s Relationship Get Bitter?

When Hyun-woo realized that Hae-in had forgotten all about the present, he reminded her that they had already been to Germany and that she couldn’t receive treatment as she was not ready. He also told her that...

The seventh episode of Queen of Tears finally shows Hae-in’s reaction when she learns that Hyun-woo had been meaning to divorce her. She is heartbroken, and when she loses her desire to survive, Hyun-woo tries to help her hate him further so that she will have a motive to survive and take revenge on him. Meanwhile, Eun-sung finds out all about her disease and plots to separate Hyun-woo and Hae-in. It is also revealed that Eun-sung had a relationship with Seul-hee in the past. Why was Eun-sung intent on destroying Chairman Hong? What did Hae-in do to find out about Hyun-woo’s reason for wanting to divorce her? Let’s find out!

Spoilers Ahead

How did Hae-in react To Divorce’s News?

After Hae-in learned about the divorce, she was heartbroken and had given up on all hopes of recovery. This severely affected her treatment, and there was no improvement in her Wbc count,...

They’re both big-time bosses: She reigns over a sea of department stores, and he’s the head of legal for a chain of supermarkets. Their high-profile wedding secured them as the couple of the century. But when their marriage hits a rough patch and a near-tragedy strikes, Baek Hyun-woo (Kim Soo-hyun) and Hong Hae-in (Kim Ji-won) must reckon with their love for each other like never before.

Queen of Tears, written by Park Ji-eun (Crash Landing on You) and directed by Jang Young-woo (Sweet Home) and Kim Hee-won (Vincenzo), is a romantic K-drama that tells the love story of a husband and wife as they try to stay together against all odds.

Stream it now. New episodes premiere Saturdays and Sundays through April 28.

There will be 16 episodes in total.

Check it out at the top of this page.

Actor Kim Soo-hyun is a South Korean actor from Seoul. He...

Fans of Netflix's Queen of Tears finally have an idea when Episode 7 of the hit K-drama will be released on the streamer. 

The South Korean TV series has been a massive hit internationally, coming to Netflix stateside. Audiences take in the romantic plight of Kim Ji-won's Hong Hae-in and Kim Soo-hyun's Baek Hyun-woo. 

This story of star-crossed lovers sees a marriage in crisis dissolve and come back together following the ups and downs of a modern romance. 

Read full article on The Direct.

The sixth episode of Queen of Tears is full of complications surrounding Hae-in and Hyun-woo’s relationship. While Hyun-woo has decided to give up on his plans for divorce to stick by Hae-in, she finds out that he had been meaning to divorce her and is heartbroken. It is evident that Eun-Sung has made a plan to kick Hyun-woo out of Hae-in’s family so that he can get a better grip on their family business. Will Hae-in misunderstand Hyun-woo? Will Hyun-woo be able to ensure Hae-in’s safety by dodging Eun-Sung’s plans? Why did Hae-in’s family want to kick Hyun-woo out? Let’s find out!

Spoilers Ahead

What Was Grace’s Role In Manipulating Hae-In’s Mother?

Seon-hwa was constantly being manipulated by Grace to believe that Hyun-woo had been sabotaging her son’s position in the family. When Seon-hwa saw her son struggling to make the...

The fifth episode of Queen of Tears brings out a greater closeness between Hae-in and Hyun-woo. He is more attentive to Hae-in after learning about her condition. She has been seeking medication in Germany, but there are no hopes for her to survive as her condition has been worsening gradually. This episode also gives us a glimpse of the causes of the differences between the two protagonists. However, with time, they are slowly being able to mend their past traumas and learn to accept each other again. Will Hyun-woo go to Germany to help Hae-in? Let’s find out!

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Which Incident Initiated A Rift Between Hae-In And Hyun-Woo?

The very gesture of kindness by Hae-in toward his family won Hyun-woo over. When he asked her why she had come to his village, she said that she came with food supplies to ensure that his father won the elections.

Even though the 4th episode of Queen of Tears may be a bit all over the place, it brings up the subdued feelings of both Hae-in and Hyun-woo. Hae-in’s closeness to Eun-sung bothers Hyun-woo, and he also looks for her when she goes missing in his village. Had he only been after her will, he would have just let her die, but the concern that he shows showcases his subdued feelings. Will Hae-in be able to find a cure for her disease? Why was Eun-sung planning to destroy Chairman Hong? Will Eun-sung succeed in his wicked desires? Let’s find out!

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How Did Hae-In And Hyun-Woo Get Close Again?

Hyun-woo tried to delete Mi-seon’s text from Hae-in’s phone while she went for a shower. He tried multiple passwords, but her phone wasn’t that easy to open. However, in the end, he was finally able...

The entire schedule of episode release dates has been confirmed for the popular Korean drama Queen of Tears, including the upcoming Episode 5.

Queen of Tears, which is broadcast in its home country of South Korea, was made available to watch in many other global regions on streaming giant Netflix.

The series concerns the married life of a well-to-do couple, Hong Hae-in and Baek Hyun-woo, as they experience life’s many ups and downs.

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The third episode of Queen of Tears has been a game changer. The cold-hearted Hae-in is seen having a change of heart as she nears her death. She feels a stronger connection with Hyun-woo, but that is somehow being disrupted by Eun-sung. He definitely has some ominous plans in his mind, which will be revealed as the story progresses. What was Eun-sung’s real identity and motive? Will Hae-in realize that she is still in love with Hyun-woo? Why did Hyun-woo’s siblings visit Hae-in? There are multiple questions that come to our minds while watching the episode. Let’s clear those confusions out!

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What Happened After Hyun-Woo Saved Hae-In?

After Hyun-woo managed to protect Hae-in by killing the boar without worrying about himself, he immediately gained leverage over her and her family. She started crushing on Hyun-woo all over again, and even her family treated him well.

The charismatic leading duo of Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won are finally here with their much-awaited romantic comedy-drama series Queen of Tears. Written by Park Ji-eun, the Tvn series follows the story of a high-profile married couple on the brink of divorce. While, for some time the love between them has faded, a piece of shocking news begins to bring them closer. Queen of Tears also stars Park Sung-hoon, Kwak Dong-yeon, and Lee Joo-bin. So, if you enjoyed the comedy and romance in Queen of Tears, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

Go Back Couple (Viki & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – KBS2

Go Back Couple (also known as Couple on the Backtrack or Confession Couple) is a Korean comedy-drama series written by Kwon Hye-joo. Based on a Naver webtoon titled Do It One More Time by Hong Seung-pyo and Kim Hye-yeon, the series follows the story of...

Fans of Queen of Tears can find out when to take in more episodes of the K-drama with a complete breakdown of the season’s schedule, including the release date of the upcoming Episode 3.

Queen of Tears follows the marital struggles and triumphs of a young couple, Hong Hae-in and Baek Hyun-woo.

The series is broadcast in South Korea on tvN but is also available for streaming in several other territories thanks to a licensing agreement with Netflix (read about the entire Queen of Tears cast here).

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My Love from the Star's Kim Soo-Hyun leads the all-star cast of the latest hit K-drama, Queen of Tears, now streaming on Netflix. 

Queen of Tears follows the ups and downs of the marriage of Hae-in (the president of Queens Department Store) and Hyun-woo (a regular guy who is the son of the head of the Yong-du ri supermarket). 

The romantic K-drama premiered on tvN in South Korea and on Netflix in select regions (including the U.S.) on March 9. 

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The second episode of Queen of Tears presents us with twists surrounding the lives of Hae-in and Hyun-woo. Upon realizing that Hae-in has a dire condition, Hyun-woo initially gets happy, but will that happiness last as he slowly starts falling for her all over again? Things also take a major turn with the entry of a second man in the plot, Yoon Eun-sung. Hyun-woo starts feeling a sense of jealousy and wants to win her over again. His hidden feelings come to the forefront when he saves Hae-in from a wild boar by the end of the episode. Will Hae-in and Hyun-woo reunite? Let’s find out!

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Why Was Hyun-Woo Excited To Find Out About Hae-In’s Illness?

After Hyun-woo came to know that Hae-in had only three months to live, he was quite excited about it. He thought that he wouldn’t have to go through the hassle of a divorce,...

The love story between the leads of Queen of Tears unfolds in the series’ new installments as fans learn about its upcoming schedule of episode release dates.

The new romance drama series Queen of Tears recently premiered in its home country of South Korea. But the show has been able to reach a much larger audience since it’s been licensed by Netflix, which made Queen of Tears streamable around the globe.

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Queen of Tears is a romantic comedy-drama that will have you laughing one minute and break your heart in the other. Co-directed by Jang Young-woo and Kim Hee-won from a screenplay by Park Ji-eun, the tvN Korean drama series follows the story of a broken marriage of a high-profile couple. While their love has faded now that doesn’t mean that it was always like this as they were truly in love with each other and an oncoming crisis might reignite that fire between them once again.

Queen of Tears is sure to be a tear-jerker and a genuine look at love under all the entertaining facade. So, strap on, and let’s get ready for a story about love and money.

Queen of Tears – Episode Guide (When Will the New Episodes Air) Credit – Netflix

Queen of Tears consists of sixteen episodes in total. The Tvn drama premiered on...

The two big original releases on Netflix this month are Spaceman and 3 Body Problem. In Spaceman, Adam Sandler plays an astronaut alone and far from home who desperately wants to fix things with his wife. When he discovers an enormous alien spider in the bowels of his ship, a conversation between the two gets underway, and Sandler has a chance to make some big changes. To be clear: this is not a comedy!

Meanwhile, new sci-fi series 3 Body Problem hails from Game of Thrones co-creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss. Along with True Blood writer Alexander Woo, they’ve spun a tale that is set to blow your mind this March. Your mileage may vary, but it certainly looks interesting! And hey, we all love the show’s star, Benedict Wong.

Here’s everything else coming to Netflix this month. Note that Netflix marks its international offerings...