눈물의 여왕
"The wedding of the century or the war of the century?"
Queen of Tears - Characters & Cast
Character Analysis
Baek Hyun-woo
Kim Soo-hyun
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
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
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
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.