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 - Episode Highlights

Episode Highlights

The Supermarket Prince's Tears

S1E1

Introduces the 'miracle' marriage that has turned into a nightmare, featuring the viral ad-libbed drunken crying scene by Kim Soo-hyun.

Significance:

Establishes the show's unique blend of high drama and subverted rom-com tropes.

The Germany Reconciliation

S1E7

Hyun-woo and Hae-in find each other in Germany, leading to a heart-wrenching confrontation about his desire for divorce vs. her will to live.

Significance:

Marks the pivotal emotional turning point where the 'ice' finally begins to break.

The Press Conference

S1E10

Hae-in publicly defies Eun-seong by revealing her illness and Hyun-woo's innocence to the media.

Significance:

A major plot twist that shifts the power dynamic back to the leads and confirms their public unity.

The Price of Living

S1E14

Hae-in must decide between keeping her memories and dying, or losing them and living.

Significance:

Explores the philosophical core of identity and the tragedy of a love that might be forgotten.

The Lavender Epilogue

S1E16

The finale follows the couple through a lifetime, showing them growing old together and having a daughter.

Significance:

Provides a rare, comprehensive closure that extends beyond the immediate plot into a poetic reflection on a life well-lived.