Queen of Tears (2024)

Overwhelmingly good

There is only one word that can describe it: overwhelming.
I have only been twice overwhelmed by tears to the point of suffocation by Korean dramas, the first time was not a good one as it was too cruel, however..
This drama is on a new level, i have never expirienced something so amazing on a screen before, i mean i knew this screen writer was very good but i have no idea how she manages to outdo herself every time..
any way, this was the best drama i have ever expirienced hands down, and aside from a few overly dramatic scenes that are borderline sci-fi, this was a perfectly flawless K-drama that might be a once in a lifetime expirience.

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Absolutely mindblowing acting

Loved, loved LOVEDDD! I normally don't leave reviews but I had to for this masterpiece. Every episode made me laugh and every episode made me cry. From the story line to the acting everything was amazing. I didn't know which plot twist would hit me next, the changes in micro-expressions of the actors drew me in. I felt like I was there with them, feeling what they felt.. When I though there would be cliche misunderstanding tropes, they proved me wrong time and time again. The resilience and trust the characters had in each other was mind blowing. I would rewatch this just for the heartwarming and cute moments but the ones that made me cry were the cherry on top. The build up to the ending was soo good. I did not expect the outcome of the villains to be like that but some things were a tad bit unrealistic which is okay because who doesn't love the protagonist halo. All in all 10/10. Its a MUST watch.

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THE BEST DRAMA OF 2024

Kim Hee Won and Park Ji Eun have done it again; they have brought the best K-drama of the year so far. So, let's break it down to see why I consider it the best K-drama of 2024.

THE STORY:
When this drama was announced, it had an interesting premise, but not enough to catch my attention. I admit that what initially drew me to watch this series was the cast, as the story seemed somewhat cliché but intriguing enough to start. AND I COULDN'T HAVE BEEN MORE WRONG. The way they've handled this story is simply masterful; they've turned what seemed like a cliché plot into an award-worthy tale. First off, they've taken all the clichés and turned them on their heads. In this drama, it's the female lead who always maintains composure, seemingly not showing much emotion until later on. Conversely, the male lead is the one who cries the most, who expresses his feelings the most, and who appears most sensitive, and that's something I've loved. It's true that this story may not appeal to everyone, and coupled with the length of its episodes, it might become somewhat tedious for some people, but I highly recommend it.

CHARACTERS AND COUPLES:
Let's start by discussing the main couple. I've read in some places that they didn't have much chemistry, but for me, it's been quite the opposite. In every scene, you can feel the tension and the love they have for each other but are unable to express. I think both protagonists are well-developed, with interesting backgrounds that will make more sense as the series progresses. The secondary couples in this series are among the best; the way their relationships progress, their performances, and the way they express emotions make the series even better. And lastly, the villain; few K-drama villains have managed to infuriate me as much as the one in this series. Seriously, you're going to be stressed out and you're going to suffer watching what this villain does.

OST:
One of the best OSTs I've heard within the world of K-dramas. I've seen many dramas, and few OSTs are as good as those of this series. They even make me want to buy the physical edition. Nothing more to add, 10/10.

CINEMATOGRAPHY:
This drama is beautifully directed. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and this is the case in this series. It has incredibly beautiful scenes, with a color palette that changes throughout the series depending on the situation our protagonists find themselves in.

CONCLUSION:
I would recommend this series to anyone looking for a drama to shed tears, to be moved alongside the characters, and to enjoy it for a few days without binge-watching it since the episodes are long.

If you've made it this far, thank you very much for reading, and I hope you can enjoy this series as much as I did.

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Why so much hype

I understand why some called it overhyped but for me it's soo good that's why its lacking.
First, the chemistry of the main leads is top notch, they look visually appealing and they both superb in acting that you will always got caught in their emptions. Hae in especially is a nonchalant person but when she cries and open up her heart a tiny bit, you'll definitely get into a hurricane of emotions with her. And hyun woo, gosh he's a Forest of green flag that will set your standard so high.

I like the OST, music goes with the scene and I just liked it that i downloaded it.

Then what I dislike is........ the acting was good, the premise of the story is good, sooo good to the point that the scenes are lacking. It feels like so much is fast forward and there are things left unanswered, and it ended without satisfying my curiosity. Sometimes I need to turn off my brain for a few sec to avoid myself from wondering "why didn't he do this? Or how can he do that thats theoretically impossible".

I don't know if its a good thing or not but feels like too much cliches mixed together and got recycled.

I still give it 10 and recommend it because it's a story where I didn't skip a thing and its funny cause it's comedy but it can also break your heart then it flutters your heart. Overall amazing for me just wish there are more scenes that would give the baekhong relationship a justice.

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Its pretty decent

QoT is a pretty good drama. I think that it starts off stronger than it ends… but it's still a great experience.

The best part of the show is of course the main leads. I really love that the lead characters complement each other so well. Hyun Woo's intelligence, gullibility, and caring nature fits so well with Hae In's hidden vulnerability, arrogance, and willpower. This is the couple who got the fairy tale ending and then lost the plot shortly afterwards. The main point of this story is getting this couple back to square one and I'm in support of using a progressive brain cancer to do so.

I'm in love with the writing, its very well put together with so many memorable and heavy lines that are buried in my head. It was always moving me every episode. The side characters were all so fleshed out and all of them got satisfying moments that made them seem like real people to me. They made mistakes, did hurtful things, and could be selfish and ignorant while doing so… but they didn't usually stay that way.

This show praises its characters for changing and punishes anyone who doesn't make and effort to be a better person… I like that… a lot.

On the other hand this show is REALLY overly dramatic sometimes and I'm not a total fan of the ending. It seems so lackluster compared to all the buildup.

Its still better than 90% of Rom coms this year, and it's definitely rewatchable.

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Too Many Cooks/Troupes Spoil The Broth!!

For me, this drama "almost" lived up to its hype. The premise was strong and beautifully executed. The visuals in the drama were so scenic and beautiful making me want to visit Germany! The characters in the story had flaws and it was reasoned well.

But from episode 13, the messy and lazy writing sank the ship. Too many unnecessary troupes were introduced in the later stage of drama where we should have been resolving issues from the previous episodes. Hyun Woo getting into an accident in the penultimate episode and the antagonist arc stretched till the last episode was nail in the coffin for people like me who have been religiously following the drama from its teaser and were waiting for the "Rom" in the said Romcom!!
For the last episode, too many questions and drama were left to unfold leading to a rushed and unsatisfactory ending. It was sort of bittersweet for me. I understand death is a natural phenomenon but showing in the last few minutes instead of them living a healthy life together is a grudge I am willing to hold with the writer for a long long time.

Acting was exceptional. Even If I nitpick I can't find faults. Despite how shambled the writing was, their acting made it convincing. All the aegyos made me laugh. Hyun Woo crying and breaking down when Hae In was hurt made my hurt heart. Hae In from being cold-hearted and emotionless at times made me angry but once her story was out you couldn't help but sympathize. The one kiss (Germany) gave me butterflies.
I wish they work together again in a drama where the script does them justice to their commitment till the very end! The other supporting characters also did a great job!

The OST's are one of the best that I have heard. It matched the story and theme perfectly! The placement of the OST in the drama is done well making them more enjoyable and memorable.

Overall this was a 8.5-9 for me from episodes 1-12 but so many NEEDLESS twists/turns in the last few episodes led it to 7. If it wasn't for the extraordinary acting of leads and the great and intriguing premise I would have rated this somewhere between 6-6.5!

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Tears (and interest) dried up mid-way

I really wanted this drama to have a strong finish because it started out strong. Hae-in's character was well-written and they did an excellent job casting Kim Jiwon for the role; one of the few borderline psycho female leads that was actually likeable and did not start irritating me 3 episodes in (cue IONTBO, CLOY, MLFTS FLs).

KSY and KJW's acting were amazing and their chemistry was satisfying to watch, there was a good plot twist in the middle with the riches to rags thing, the drama found clever ways to play tribute to other popular K dramas and past KSY FLs, and the OST was amazing (and probably what buoyed this drama for me). But that's where the good stuff ends. It was as if the evil-doers lost their braincells after they took over the company or some disney fairy powder was sprinkled over their noses and they turned good overnight. My braincells died along with theirs and the drama became devoid of any intellectual stimulation.

Would I download the OST and hit the reply button? Yes! Would i rewatch this drama? No thank you.

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Queen of Ks

The K for K-drama is strong in this one.... offering us everything K- from the Cheobols, psycopaths, revenge bickering, hate to love, love to hate, amnesia and leads who are willing to take at least one bluet for the other.... Illnesses hidden, murder... countryside folks, evil parents, kind parents, soft tears, screamy tears You name it if it has been seen in a popular K odds are you will find it in here somewhere.

While I do love my K's it also has my old nemesis healing, leads talking about stuff as one making me cringe just a little bit too much so though I did enjoy the story with all its more or less predictable twists it is the cringe that had me lowering the score but for those who can handle the cringe all the power to you!

Enjoy, for those who rather keep things clean and fluffy without the regular K-drama mess this is not a drama for you so I advise you to watch something else.

I also have to mention that Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won make a great hot and could couple and that Lee Joo Bin was phenomenal in this. The rest of the cast was pretty decent too.

P.s. None of this should be a surprise considering who wrote the script....

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The reason of my smile only for the couple interaction

It was so good from ep 1-8 then it add another "roller coster" plot twist every new ep
Until the viewer not focus on which one are the main problem
Divorce? Brain Tumor? Amnesia? Queens Bankrupt ?
Haein brother dead? The grandpa girlfriend motive
And the editor or writer just hoping the viewer glup and take it or leave it for 40 minutes redemtion arc
If the writer or director can show more and focus on divorce and just solve that brain tumor and focus on how the main lead love story more it would be better
Showing the past and present of their relationship
How he got shock on haein background, how the miscariage problem more detail
Now we only left with the visual ost and the top actor actress acting
As hard carry the whole show

The reason i watch is SooWon
Thanks for potraying kim ji won and kim soo hyun, if i rewatch it again i will skip of all the unecessary part
Villian arc, the extra story of muderer etc

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Great acting, interesting story - ending both brilliant and lacking (Spoilers marked)

This series was extremely well done. The acting, all around, was great. The couples were cute, and the chemistry, when the story allowed for it, was awesome. The main couple, the Kim’s IRL, were, of course, stunning. Wow! And when they were getting along, they were so cute! But it is another Asian drama with so much trauma and sadness. We eagerly watched each episode since it was so well done, but we kept hoping for some extended period of happiness.

I feel sorry for the actor portraying Sun Song (Park Sung Hoon) because he did a great job of making you hate his guts! Ha ha. Obviously great acting.

Honestly, other than feeling bad for the ML and a couple of other characters, I did not get too emotionally attached to parts of the story, perhaps because so many characters were so bad for so long. Well, and some plot holes/irrational decisions. But that is all too common in these dramas, so it’s hard to focus too much on that aspect of the series.

The ending had brilliant elements, different than we had seen before. I loved the last few minutes in particular! That part of the story will stick with me for sure.

(Spoilers Here)
But the was lacking in that the post-reunion happiness was just not long enough! They should have cut out on traumatic story line and given us an entire episode of marriage and happiness. Dang that would have been great, and would have greatly increased our satisfaction with this series. It would have perhaps elevated the rating from us to a 9… or maybe a 10???
(End Spoilers)

BTW, I have heard folks were not happy with the Mercedes product placement bonanza. LOL - I loved it! Beautiful cars, made me jealous although I’m really a BMW guy. :-) Product placement in general is something I love since it makes the show seam more real and relatable. I mean, I can’t relate to owning a US$ 100,000 Mercedes, but I can relate to seeing cars and other products I have seen IRL. Bring on the Product Placement!

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when love is loaded with life baggage's ..

"what if we we broke up that time ? If we hadn't got married ..we would have cherished the little happy memories we had ..there would've been no need for wounds to fester or scars to form" —Heain .

This drama made me dream about it for 4 weeks ...
the amount of real emotions I received from the two main leads was unbelievable ..

the story is real demonstration of the old saying "'We don't truly appreciate what we have until it's gone" ..
the cold-hearted cheabol daughter Heain who were deprived from affection fell in love with the soft-hearted kind Hyunwoo ..
Hyunwoo with his provider instinct fell in love with a beautiful Heain who seems has no means to survive this world and zero social skills .. (not knowing she is cheabol)

the two got married and were put in a situation were they have absolutely no skills to survive ... a lot of interesting topics were explored in the show of why marriage fails .. bad in-laws pressure , bad communication , emotional partner getting overwhelmed , emotionally-unavailable partner not being able to support , facing trauma individually instead of facing it together , silently resenting each other thinking they are suffering alone ...
there is a lot of subtle details in this show that is very interesting in the perspective of married relationship ..

what makes the show solid is the established relationship concept .. the love here is not the romantic one but the dirty painful one ... its when I respect your mother and tolerate your gossiping siblings .... its when I protect you even when I resent you / or even hate you... its when I forgive you and trust you even after disappointment ...the intimacy here was as simple as holding hands in bad times but it meant a'lot .

my only issue with this show is the plot progression .. the story at some points was progressing very slowly and other times was rushed and too many serious elements was pushed fast ..

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