Queen of Tears

What an emotional ride!

This drama sets a perfect example and raises the bar so high. It's crazy how this drama was full of clichés but executed them perfectly. I didn't even realize each episode was a whole 1 hour and 30 minutes long—basically a whole movie each time. It made me realize I could get that emotional over just a drama; every little conversation they had made me tear up. I could sympathize with every character in this drama, whether they were evil or good. All the characters were well-developed, and it was hard to hate even the evil ones like Eun Seong, I couldn't help but feel sorry for him—it's not his fault that he was raised that way. I loved how they portrayed the imperfect but perfect love stories between all the characters, especially our main ones, their love was tested over and over.

This drama is so well-made that I could watch it over and over and never get tired of it. I could write a whole essay detailing how every little thing about this drama was well-made, but I'll leave that for you all to experience firsthand!

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Masterpiece!

First of all! if you wanna start this drama, ignore the comments and review! just go in and find out if u like it or not!


Now finaly done with this drama and i give it a 9 because of the unnecessary plot at eps 15/16. they should have gave us at least a full eps 16 on how the ML and FL gonna rebuild and make new memory! they rushed it a bit in my opinion but at least we got a pretty final ending to Hae In and Baek Hyun!

Overal a very good drama and i can place this in my top 5! For some reason i can relate to Baek Hyun due to my own relationship. The fact that you can go to such lengt for your person made me fall in love with his character! But dam they made my boy cry a lot.

I hope that everyone that watch this drama can have his/her own opinion and don’t read to much into reviews because if someone doesn’t like this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t!

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One of the top dramas of 2024. Very special to me and I will rewatch it for decades to come!

**SPOILERS AT THE END OF REVIEW**

First I have to say that this drama helped me a lot personally. It's funny to me that the last episode dropped on April 28th, my 30th birthday. In one scene, Hae-in says something along the lines of "what's so wrong with aging, it's a blessing. It's a beautiful thing in life," in response to being told that Hercyna only wants employees under 27 years old to sell their products. Hae-in's reaction to life after being told she has cancer was written beautifully. It's the classic story of having a wakeup call after being told you don't have long to live. I've never had a terminal illness but as that 30th number was approaching me, I started to panic because I wasn't were I thought I would be in life. This drama made me realize how foolish I was and how I should be thankful that I'm living a healthy life. This show was made at the perfect time for me and I'm forever thankful <3

NOW as for the show, arguably some of the best acting, if not the best I've seen of any show out there (and I'm including Game of Thrones when I say this). Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won have set the gold standard in acting, so much so that it's actually inspiring. They made it so easy to feel how the characters felt. I also can't forget Kwak Dong-yeon. His bike scenes were all so special

Shout out to the villains, especially Park Sung-hoon as Yoon Eun-seong. The acting from him and writing of the character were exceptional. He portrays someone desperate for love perfectly

The soundtrack is one of the best I've heard and the visuals were amazing, especially the shots in Germany. The Germany scenes alone are enough to rewatch, especially the big kiss, which is by far the most genuine and passionate kiss I've seen in any movies or shows

No plot holes to my knowledge, just some things that could've been expanded on

**SPOILERS**

Now even though the writing was great overall, it seemed to have gotten lazy and too tropy towards the end. It was very predictable and everyone could see Hyun-woo being run over from miles away. Made me roll my eyes when I saw him across the busy street from Hae-in and again when he got run over

Also:
- Hae-in's journal being fine thanks to the rain was lazy
- No one even cared that Eun-seong threatened Hae-in, the people around him went about business as usual
- Hae-in's side effects seemingly stopped after some episodes to make more room in each episode. Not the most realistic thing lol
- That car hit on Hyun-woo was brutal. More surprising he survived that than the bullet in his upper back
- Wish to have seen Hyun-woo's reaction to finding out he saved Hae-in from drowning as kids
- Hae-in seeing old Hyun-woo in mourning as a ghost when on their honeymoon, while beautiful foreshadowing, is out of place for a non-fantasy show since modern Hyun-woo couldn't see him

The ending was perfect. It's sad to see that Hae-in dies at an old age before Hyun-woo but it's perfect since she told him before the surgery to mourn her for four seasons and then forget about her and live his life. I interpret it as when he got to the lavender field to mourn her there, he was about dead as well from the emotion and then died shortly after to be with Hae-in once again <3

In summary, the show was very worth the watch and I hope it teaches others lessons like it did me. I will rewatch this one for decades to come and will always think about it because of those lessons leading up to my 30th birthday <3 Will be rewatching with my sister very soon!

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Embracing Makjang

Yes, it might be overhyped and not everyone will like this type of storyline plot. When diving into this drama, don't take it too seriously. I haven't been hooked on a show since Goblin.

Despite some reservations about the ending, I found it ultimately satisfying and realistic. This show delves into a variety of themes, including romance, raw emotions, and the complexities of relationships, all portrayed with a sense of authenticity. The character development throughout the series is particularly noteworthy, showcasing the willingness of the characters to reconcile, rebuild, and communicate. The importance of apologies, declarations of love, and the ability to harbor deep feelings of resentment while still loving someone are all depicted poignantly. Additionally, the original soundtrack brings the emotional depth of the show to a new level.

The dynamic within the Hong family undergoes a significant transformation, transitioning from a state of abundance to one of scarcity, only to find solace and support within the humble Baek family. The portrayal of relationships between parents and children, husbands and wives, and siblings underscores the idea that our lives are shaped not only by our individual actions but also by the connections we form with those around us. The show beautifully illustrates how the people in our lives will grieve and mourn our losses because of the love they bear for us.

Moreover, the cast did a fantastic job portraying each of their characters, including the villains, showcasing their talents and adding depth to the narrative. The chemistry between the main leads... makes most of us who love the show more delulu than SML.

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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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Dissapointed

Disclaimer: It's my own subjective opinion, and anyone might have different views from me

Honestly, this drama was a letdown. The first few episodes had me hooked—I thought it would be a heartfelt story about family struggles and character growth. But nope, it spiraled into a chaotic mess. The unending conflict felt so unnecessary, like it was thrown in just for the sake of drama, especially the Hong Hae In and Baek Hyun Woo relationship.

The obsession subplot? way overdone. It dragged on for more than 10 episodes and added nothing meaningful to the story. Yoon's character, in particular, was frustratingly over-obsessed, and his script felt repetitive and pointless.

That said, the acting was solid. Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won delivered emotional performances that hit hard, even if the script didn’t do them justice. Park Sung Hoon as the antagonist was so infuriating that I wanted to throw something at my screen—so props to the actor for nailing that.

The music? Absolute gold. Probably one of the best drama soundtracks I’ve heard in a while. I found myself enjoying the music more than the actual show.

The ending of the show was pretty nice overall, but I feel like it could use some improvement. It wrapped up the story too quickly, and honestly, a five-minute conclusion just doesn’t do it justice. Especially for episode 16, there was so much potential to expand it into at least half an episode. It felt a bit rushed, like they were trying to cram everything in at the last second.

Overall, great acting and music, but the story? Meh. Could’ve been so much better.

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IT'S GOOD BUT NOT GREAT

Finally finished this drama after a whole damn month I remember when they first announced the cast bro I was so hype! Then it aired tried to watch didn't really have mood so drop it for the mean time. Well I got caught by lr disease love that show not perfect but it was really enjoyable tho. Anyways people are justgiving side eye whenever I said i haven't finished the show so I did watch it finally. Note I got spoiled that she survives but not every details so I think my feelings are still valid🤣

-first acting is phenomenal! what do you expect from kim soohyun and queen jiwon a flop acting? Hell nah I've been a lowkey fan of them since dream high and the heirs.
As well as the other actors and actresses, dang how much budget do they have coz these are all star studied cast. The only actress that annoys me is the villain mother: she's pretty, the voice projection is there, but the face not moving? It's like a mask, even she's angry she just look like nothing only her voice and body language is giving.

-characters, they all did best but girls! wake up BAEK HYUNWOO is not a green flag! there's nothing wrong with that tho, being not a green flag doesn't mean he's bad just stop acting like he wasn't kicking his feet, happy lovey and all when haein told her that she's gonna D. I love his development BUT the writers fuck up this one detail. WHY? what in the world happen that he, her husband, he who loved her just like no one else in this world would be really really happy in the news that his wife's gonna D! Those reasons they showed are not enough, baby situation is not enough. I was even doubting lile maybe he's just seeing this in a different angle and like it's not sinking yet. But no..boy is really happy 🤦 okay let's just forget about that, but he did really become a good husband till the end tho but those things bothered me still😅.
-all characters are engaging, i have small issue like the mother of haein and her father their like kinda there but all and it really didn't bother me. Love the side story of the brother teared up many times bcs of them. More than the main couple actually, welp idk too

-STORRY! It wasn't really that special actually, I don't get why everyone's acting like this is some sort of turning point of a kdrama world. The parasite plot actually was good until the later parts it got kinda meh it wasn't thay engaging anymore. Just like haein's illness they should've focus on this one tbh, i really like their interactions. Kinda wished they did the whole loosing memory in the middle of the show tho, then we just built another one with haein being super tsundere😅 because we're focusing in two plot points the writer definitely got scared in killing fml it should have been the best choice actually. It would be more impactful but no, because of the other plot(parasite) it also eats the effects of it. I really don't know how to explain this but just look at the ending... everything is already better but they left us hanging, for me instead of being sad and thinking about what their lives have been. It's more like is this this necessary? it was already too much.

-fav. Character! Beomja and haein also the brother ohhh her secretary too 😅

-I definitely have a good time watching this, tho I really need a good mode a good day to understand and be engaged. But also it's also a type of show that I could watch 2x and slow it down with sowoon scene yieeee.

-THE CHEMISTRY! i believe they're good pair but unfortunately I didn't feel the Suwoon chemistry outside their character for me they're just both good friends, please don't hate me I like shipping too, I even watch their bts and edits but their fans are just overanalyzing everything. Whatevers happening it's just their inside joke or wathever. But if its true i wouldn't mind it too, they're in the right age and their cute together so I support💕

-lastly rewatch value: i don't rewatch things a lot. I don't think qot has that kind of value too, i love it but id feel bored, I'll just watch some edits maybe.

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