Summary
- Queen of Tears has become one of TVN's most-watched K-dramas, expected to surpass Crash Landing on You in ratings.
- Lovely Runner, based on Tomorrow's Best, starring Kim Hye-yoon and Byeon Woo-seok, could be the next big hit in 2024.
- Lovely Runner's blend of comedy and emotion, along with the chemistry between the leads, makes it a perfect replacement for Queen of Tears.
With Queen of Tears’ finale looming, all eyes are on the next show to replace this well-beloved series. Coming from the writer of Crashing Landing on You and My Love From the Star and the director of Vincenzo, Queen of Tears has excelled beyond expectations to become one of the most-watched K-dramas in TVN’s history. Queen of Tears’ ratings have surpassed the likes of Goblin and Reply 1988 and is expected to de-throne the epic love story of Crash Landing of You to take the coveted top spot and cement itself as one of the best K-dramas of all time.
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TVN Drama |
Viewer Ratings (via TVN) |
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Crash Landing on You |
21.6% |
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Queen of Tears |
20.7% |
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Reply 1988 |
18.8% |
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Goblin |
18.7% |
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Mr. Sunshine |
18.1% |
Queen of Tears follows the story of chaebol heiress Hong Hae-in (Kim Ji-won) and her husband Baek Hyun-woo (Kim Soo-hyun) as they navigate the hardships of married life after Hae-in’s life-changing diagnosis. Though billed as a romantic comedy, Queen of Tears’ emotional yet captivating storyline has gripped viewers for weeks, with Queen of Tears’ ratings growing exponentially. Now, with Queen of Tears finally drawing to a close, another K-drama is looking to become the next best thing.
When Queen Of Tears' Finale Releases & How Many Episodes There Are
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The Time-Slip K-drama Is Already A Global Hit
Based on the 2020 web novel Tomorrow’s Best, the romantic comedy Lovely Runner tells the story of Im Sol (Kim Hye-yoon), an avid K-pop fan who travels back in time to save her favorite K-pop idol Ryu Sun-jae (Byeon Woo-seok) from an untimely end after he saved her in her darkest moments. Lovely Runner is full of emotional sincerity, just like Queen of Tears, and its first four episodes have proven to be a great addition to the fantasy K-drama realm while also giving the same sweet satisfaction that romantic comedy fans have come to love.
Though Lovely Runner’s initial release faced (now dismissed) controversy regarding SHINee’s Jong-hyun, Lovely Runner’s ratings have grown from strength to strength, only coming second to Queen of Tears. Stars Kim Hye-yoon and Byeon Woo-seok bring the energetic Im Sol and tsundere Ryu Sun-jae to life and have already captivated audiences with their comedic timing and profound emotion as a K-drama couple with great on-screen chemistry. If Lovely Runner keeps up with this pace, it will most likely stand alongside Queen of Tears as one of the most exciting K-dramas of 2024.
Lovely Runner airs on Mondays and Tuesdays on TVN. Previous episodes are available to watch on Rakuten Viki.
Why Lovely Runner Is The Perfect Queen Of Tears Replacement
Lovely Runner Expertly Blends Comedy & Emotion Together
the superb chemistry between leading actors Kim Hye-yoon and Byeon Woo-seok makes Lovely Runner a perfect Queen of Tears replacement
Lovely Runner is a healing K-drama that could be the perfect antidote to Queen of Tears’ well-anticipated finale. Like Queen of Tears, Lovely Runner has a unique storyline full of emotional undertones, yet excels in comedy. Despite only airing four episodes, Lovely Runner’s sincere yet comedic expertise prevails and allows audiences to find comfort in Im Sol’s often absurd situations and her desire to save yet adore her idol. Plus, the superb chemistry between leading actors Kim Hye-yoon and Byeon Woo-seok makes Lovely Runner a perfect Queen of Tears replacement for romance lovers looking for the next K-drama couple to fall in love with.
