Netflix and tvN have been busy dropping new previews for their upcoming K-drama, Queen of Tears, one after another. After releasing the official trailer to show how Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won will rekindle their romance, new stills give a glimpse of the couple’s relationship with their in-laws. By the looks of it, their relatives by marriage will add pressure to their already problematic romance.
Kwak Dong-yeon joins Queen of Tears as Ji-won’s brother, who will make life more difficult for Soo-hyun. Being Ji-won's younger brother, Dong-yeon has no voice in the family and is often overshadowed by his sister. Now that Soo-hyun has become his sibling’s husband, fans must see what relationship these two will have. But one thing is for sure: they have something in common, which is being outshined by Ji-won.
Jang Yoon-joo is Soo-hyun’s sister, who sides with Ji-won instead of her brother. After Soo-hyun marries Ji-won, his family gets all the benefits, especially Yoon-joo. As a mom who works at a hair salon to support her husband and son abroad, she needs all the help she can get from Ji-won. Hence, she wants Soo-hyun to stay married to Ji-won no matter what happens.
After introducing their siblings, the new Queen of Tears preview also presents Ji-won’s mom, Na Young-hee. Coming from a rich family, Sun-hwa is not fond of Soo-hyun and doesn’t even like the guy to be her daughter’s husband. However, despite the several guys she has introduced to Ji-won to be her spouse, she chooses Soo-hyun. Hence, after Ji-won disobeys her mom, Sun-hwa now favors Dong-yeon more.
Unlike Na, Soo-hyun’s mother, Hwang Young-hee loves her son and Ji-won. She’s the complete opposite of Na and shows great affection for her daughter-in-law. She even treats her as her own child, giving Ji-won no problem at all with her husband's family.
Who are the cast of Queen of Tears?
Queen of Tears will feature a stellar cast led by Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won. For the list of the cast members and their roles, you can check the list below:
Kim Soo-hyun as Baek Hyun-woo
Kim Ji-won as Hong Hae-in
Park Sung-hoon as Yoon Eun-seong
Kwak Dong-yeon as Hong Soo-cheol
Lee Joo-bin as Cheon Da-hye
Kim Kap-soo as Hong Man-dae
Lee Mi-sook as Mo Seul-hee
Jung Jin-young as Hong Beom-jun
Na Young-hee as Kim Seon-hwa
Kim Jung-nan as Hong Beom-ja
Jeon Bae-soo as Baek Du-gwan
Hwang Young-hee as Jeon Bong-ae
Kim Do-hyun as Baek Hyun-tae
Jang Yoo-ju as Baek Mi-seon
Moon Tae-yu as Kim Yang-ki
Yoon Bo-mi as secretary Na
Lee Soo-ji as Bang-sil
Kim Joo-ryoung
Park Sung-yeon
What is Queen of Tears about?
Queen of Tears tells the story of a married couple, Baek Hyeon-woo and Hong Hae-in. Despite their marital problems due to their different status in life, the two will do their best to withstand all the challenges and stay married no matter what. Hyeon-woo is the legal director of the company Queens Group, which Hae-in’s family owns. As the chaebol heiress, she’s known for being the “queen” of Queens Group department stores.
You can read the synopsis below:
Queen of Tears will tell the miraculous, thrilling, and humorous love story of a married couple who manage to survive a crisis and stay together against all odds.
Aside from featuring an ensemble cast, the series is also created by some of the best staff in the K-drama world. It’s written by Park Ji-eun, known for her work on Crash Landing on You, and directed by Jang Young-woo (Bulgasal: Immortal Souls, Entourage) and Kim Hee-won (Vincenzo, Little Women).
Queen of Tears is slated to release on Saturday, March 9, on tvN and is set to be streamed on Netflix. Aside from a love story, the show will also feature family dynamics between two different families.
