'Queen of Tears' ranks as one of the highest-rated dramas in Korean television history.
O3 Medya and Dass Yapim have partnered to adapt 2024 Korean hit drama Queen of Tears, penned by Park Ji-Eun, for Turkish audiences. This will mark the first time the critically acclaimed title is being remade for an international market. The series will be distributed internationally by Eccho Rights.
O3 Medya and Dass Yapim, both prominent Turkish production companies, will co-produce the Turkish remake of Queen of Tears. Originally produced by Studio Dragon, the series airs on tvN in Korea and Netflix worldwide. The series delves into the complexities of love, crisis, and reconciliation between a couple from vastly different backgrounds. Casting for the series is currently underway, with O3 and Dass Yapim in talks with top-tier Turkish talent.
The series has been a standout hit of 2024 in Korea, achieving an impressive 24.85% nationwide rating for its final episode, making it the highest-rated tvN series to date. It also ranks as one of the highest-rated dramas in Korean television history. On Netflix, Queen of Tears stayed in the service’s Global Top 10 TV (Non-English) list for an impressive 15 weeks. The Turkish adaptation is set to premiere on a free-to-air channel in the coming months.
