“Will the love story of Baek Hyunwoo and Hong Haein survive the trials of life?” This question has been on the minds of viewers worldwide as they tune into the latest episodes of the hit Korean drama “Queen of Tears.”
“Queen of Tears,” a romance comedy, premiered on March 9, 2024, on tvN and Netflix. The series, directed by Jang Young Woo and Kim Hee Won and written by Park Ji Eun, stars Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won as the leads, with Park Sung Hoon and Kwak Dong Yeon in supporting roles.
The plot revolves around Baek Hyunwoo (Kim Soo Hyun) and Hong Haein (Kim Ji Won), a once happily married couple who are now at odds. The couple’s life takes a dramatic turn when Hong Haein is diagnosed with a terminal illness. With their love story at stake and a crumbling conglomerate to save, viewers are in for a twisting, turning ride.
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In the recent episodes, Baek Hyunwoo joins Hong Haein in Germany for her treatment. Their reunion brings back memories of their honeymoon in the same country. However, their happiness is short-lived as Hong Haein discovers Baek Hyunwoo’s initial intentions to divorce her. Amidst this, the Hong family turns against Baek Hyunwoo under suspicions of wiretapping the Chairman’s room.
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Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won’s heartbreaking love story
Hong Hae In decides to take down Baek Hyunwoo, much like what he asks of her in a desperate attempt to have her focus on something and give her a reason to live. Their banter seldom turns repetitive and it is amazing how the writers have kept it floating so far.
Song Joong Ki’s cameo as Kim Ji Won’s lawyer
Adding to the excitement, popular actor Song Joong Ki made a much-anticipated cameo in the eighth episode. He reprised his role as Vincenzo Cassano from the globally acclaimed legal drama “Vincenzo.” His appearance, complete with a blood-stained suitcase and Italian cursing, sparked speculation that he might star in writer Park Ji Eun’s next drama.
Kwak Dong Yeon’s underrated acting
Meanwhile, Kwak Dong Yeon, who plays Hong Soo Cheol, the younger brother of Hong Haein, delivers a commendable performance. His character’s wife, Cheon Da Hye, played by Lee Joo Bin, abandons him and flees to the US with their son, leaving him in a precarious situation.
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The viewers’ fears come true as Park Sung Hoon’s character Yoon Eun Sung is revealed as the son of Meok Seol Hee, played by Lee Mi Sook. Despite Baek Hyunwoo’s best efforts to protect the Hongs, they are left homeless and in need of his support. A reconciliation for the Baek-Hong couple seems increasingly inevitable.
As “Queen of Tears” continues to unfold, viewers worldwide are eagerly awaiting what twists and turns lie ahead in this captivating love story.