SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: Watch a hilarious twist on happily ever after with the new K-drama, Queen of Tears. The Netflix romantic comedy, which debuted on Saturday, March 9, 2024, throws a spotlight on a high-profile couple – Hong Hae-in, a powerful CEO, and her lawyer husband, Baek Hyun-woo.
While dubbed the ‘couple of the century,’ their seemingly perfect world is riddled with marital woes. Yet, an unforeseen crisis compels them to confront a surprising truth: together, they make an unexpectedly harmonious team!
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Will laughter and rediscovery rekindle the love they thought was lost? Prepare for a rollercoaster ride of emotions with Queen of Tears, a show by the writer behind hits like Crash Landing on You, My Love From the Stars, and The Producers.
Baek Hyun-woo’s ill motives behind his care for Hae-in
Episode 2 of Queen of Tears takes a shocking turn, revealing a twisted web of emotions beneath the surface of Baek Hyun-woo’s sudden affection for his ailing wife, Hong Hae-in.
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The episode unfolds with a chilling revelation. Despite professing his love, Hyun-woo harbors a dark and secret desire – the death of Hae-in. As Hae-in undergoes a disconcerting hallucination, a glimmer of hope flickers in his eyes. However, his relief turns to fear when she fails to respond.
Hyun-woo’s facade of a devoted husband kicks in. He showers Hae-in with flowers and ensures her comfort, all while maintaining his secret agenda. The deal is sealed during their hospital visit. Touched by his attentiveness, Hae-in pleads with him to keep her illness a secret.
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Hyun-woo’s plans turn in to wrong direction
Hyun-woo performs for family and colleagues, concealing his true feelings beneath a mask of concern. However, a doctor’s remark about miraculous recoveries throws him into a panic. The very outcome he longed for now becomes a terrifying possibility
While Hyun-woo desperately searches online for statistics on miraculous recoveries, Hae-in stumbles upon his secret investigation. Her suspicions, once a nagging feeling, now solidify into a harsh truth.
Observing his genuine concern, however misguided, becomes a source of hope for Hae-in—a stark contrast to the negativity she feels from her family.
Hyun-woo is left reeling, his web of lies exposed. Hae-in, empowered by her newfound certainty, embraces life with renewed optimism. The episode leaves viewers with a chilling question: will Hae-in confront Hyun-woo, and how will he react to his exposed duplicity?
The first two episodes of ‘Queen of Tears’ are available to stream on Netflix.
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