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SPOILER ALERT! ‘Queen of Tears’ has been one of the most-loved Kdramas of the year. The South Korean TV series, written by Park Ji-eun and co-directed by Jang Young-woo and Kim Hee-won, stars Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won in lead roles. It unfolds the dramatic and intense crisis faced by Hong Hae-in, an heiress to the vast Queens Group fortune as a third-generation chaebol, and Baek Hyun-woo, who comes from a humble farming family in Yongdu-ri. Their story captures the ups and downs they experience over three years of marriage, along with a miraculous revival of their love despite the odds.

Queen Of Tears | Plot

The story centers around a hidden slush fund created by Hong Man-dae, the head of Queens Group. After his companion Mo Seul-hee takes the blame for the fund to protect him, she then poisons him, takes over his wealth, and finds the hidden money. Aiming for both wealth and power, she seeks to become the chairperson and elevate her son, Yoon Eun-seong, into a powerful role within the company by buying out major shares and manipulating board members. Their schemes are eventually challenged in court by Baek Hyun-woo.

Queen Of Tears | Bittersweet Ending

Early in the series, we learn that Hong Hae-in, portrayed by Kim Ji-won, is afflicted with an untreatable brain tumor, setting the stage for a deeply emotional narrative. As the story unfolds, Hae-in is confronted with the daunting decision to undergo a risky surgery that promises to extend her life at the cost of her memories. This delicate situation presents Yoon Eun-seung with a morally ambiguous opportunity to reshape those memories and thus win her love in a way that treads a fine line between genuine affection and manipulation. The series culminates in a deeply moving epilogue, where, after living a long life despite her initial prognosis, Hae-in passes away. True to a past discussion they shared, her husband visits her grave in a serene German town. There, in a heartfelt tribute to their life and love, he plants flowers at her resting place, symbolizing the perennial growth of their love and the enduring nature of memory, even those that had once been lost. This tender act not only honors her memory but also encapsulates the poignant themes of love, loss, and the bittersweet passage of time explored throughout the series.

Reason behind showing Hae In's death in kdrama

As Hong Hae-in relearns her past, she gains new perspectives on her old challenges. The series wraps up on a positive note, emphasizing that love, loyalty, and friendship ultimately prevail. Despite her initial diagnosis, Hong Hae-in lives a long life, passing away at nearly 84 in the town where she and Baek Hyun-woo rekindled their love. The show concludes with a message of enduring togetherness.

The story also wraps up other character arcs: Da Hye reunites with Soo Cheol after her prison term, and Grace starts anew with help from the Hongs. Meanwhile, Hong Beom Jun retires to the countryside with his wife and Hyun Woo's parents, passing leadership of Queens Group to the late chairman's deserving son.

Where To Watch Queen Of Tears?

‘Queen Of Tears’ is currently streaming on OTT giant Netflix.