Queen of Tears is one of the most popular K-dramas of nowadays. Starring Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won, the drama depicts the story of a married couple in crisis.
Korean dramas, which appeal especially to young audiences, are among the most popular productions of recent years. K-dramas are popular with the similarities between the South Korean and Turkish family traditions, stylish Korean fashion and many other elements in Korean dramas. Queen of Tears, which is a new K-drama, is also one the Korean dramas that draw attraction nowadays.
Queen of Tears is among Netflix’s top 10 series worldwide, ranking third in the non-Englis category. The series, which has managed to become one of the most watches Korean dramas to date, tells the story of a married couple in crisis. The story is quite familiar: Rich girl – poor boy.
Baek Hyun-woo and Hong Hae-in met at the company where they work. Although Hyun-woo works as an intern at this company, this young woman is the heiress of the company. Growing up a small town, this is Baek and Hong’s destinies come together. Queen of Tears depicts one of the most familiar themes of Korean dramas, yet the success of the series lies in its in-depth plot that drags the viewer from emotion to emotion.
The audience is introduced to the story in a scene that takes place three years after the couple got married. The rosy clouds of early love have dissipated, and Baek is tired of trying to be a part of South Korean society. On the other side of the marriage, we see Hong, who has risen to the position of CEO and has achieved success in her company.
The couple, who no longer sleep together and never see each other except to fight, are about to divorce when they receive news that will change their fate: Hong learns that she has only three months to live due to a rare brain tumor. The couple’s story will be rewritten with this news.
The drama stars Kim Soo-hyun as Baej Hyun-woo and Kim Ji-won as Hong Hae-in. Both names are sought-after leading roles in K-dramas. Soo-hyun is the highest paid K-drama actor in the industry and the winner of the country’s most prestigious awards. Kim Ji-won is also one of the strongest actresses in Korean dramas. The chemistry between the duo also played a significant role in the success of the drama.
Queen of Tears completed its first season with 16 episodes. All episodes lasting about 25-30 minutes are available on Netflix. If you love Korean dramas or are looking for something different to watch lately, you might want to keep this gripping story in a corner of your mind.
