Queen of Tears
A poignant romantic melodrama where a frozen marriage melts under the heat of a terminal prognosis, blooming like lavender in a German field through shared tears and rediscovery.
Queen of Tears
Queen of Tears

눈물의 여왕

"The wedding of the century or the war of the century?"

09 March 2024 — 28 April 2024 South Korea 1 season 16 episode Ended ⭐ 8.4 (426)
Cast: Kim Soo-hyun, Kim Ji-won, Park Sung-hoon, Kwak Dong-yeon, Lee Ju-bin
Drama Comedy
Reconciliation and Second Chances Mortality and the Value of Time Gender Role Subversion Family and Social Class

Queen of Tears - Characters & Cast

Character Analysis

Baek Hyun-woo

Kim Soo-hyun

Archetype: Hero / Protector
Key Trait: Empathetic Loyalty

Motivation

Initially motivated by self-preservation and escape, his motivation shifts to a singular, desperate desire to save Hae-in's life and her memories.

Character Arc

Begins as a man trapped in a 'golden cage,' desiring only to escape his marriage. Through the series, he evolves into a fierce protector who risks his life and career to save Hae-in, ultimately finding peace by choosing to love her unconditionally regardless of the outcome.

Hong Hae-in

Kim Ji-won

Archetype: Ice Queen / Tragic Heroine
Key Trait: Resilient Vulnerability

Motivation

Primarily driven by a desire to reach 'one trillion won' in sales; after her diagnosis, she seeks to leave a meaningful footprint in the heart of the one person who truly loved her.

Character Arc

A cold, defensive CEO who uses her wealth and power as armor. Facing death, she sheds her icy exterior, learns to express affection, and eventually accepts the loss of her memories to save her life, rebuilding her identity through love.

Yoon Eun-seong

Park Sung-hoon

Archetype: Obsessive Villain
Key Trait: Calculated Obsession

Motivation

An obsessive need to possess Hae-in and the Queens Group to validate his own worth after a lifetime of neglect.

Character Arc

A man abandoned as a child who tries to 'buy' or force love and family. His arc is a descent into madness as he realizes that Hae-in's heart cannot be conquered like a corporation, leading to his ultimate destruction.

Hong Soo-cheol

Kwak Dong-yeon

Archetype: Foolish Growth Character
Key Trait: Earnest Devotion

Motivation

Wants to prove his worth to his family; later, his only motivation is to protect and reunite with his wife and son.

Character Arc

Starts as an incompetent, spoiled younger brother but grows into a devoted husband and father who learns the value of hard work and genuine loyalty when his world collapses.

Cast

Kim Soo-hyun as Baek Hyun-woo
Kim Ji-won as Hong Hae-in
Park Sung-hoon as Yoon Eun-sung
Kwak Dong-yeon as Hong Soo-cheol
Lee Ju-bin as Cheon Da-hye
Kim Kap-soo as Hong Man-dae
Na Young-hee as Kim Seon-hwa
Kim Jung-nan as Hong Beom-ja
Kim Joo-ryoung as Grace Ko
Yoon Bo-mi as Secretary Na
Lee Mi-sook as Moh Seul-hee
Jung Jin-young as Hong Beom-joon
Lee Su-ji as Bang-sil
Moon Tae-yu as Kim Yang-gi
Kim Young-min as Yeong-song