Queen of Tears

This Drama Will Make You Believe in Love Again.

One of the best storylines I've seen recently. It really is a great drama.

The lead roles, side roles, supporting roles, and even the antagonist all brought me to tears. The story paces slowly, but it hits you right in the feels at the perfect moment.

Hong Hae-in and Baek Hyun-woo's couple faces a lot of struggles, but their final reunion is truly tearful. Their life, their struggle shows us that life is not going smoothly all the time. It has ups and down but most importantly we have to hold and trust onto our closet person, our beloved person tightly in the time of hardship. Shining days will come ones again.
Eun-seong's character also plays a strong role in the drama. His determination and illusion perfectly portray one-sided love.

Overall, I'm happy to have watched such a well-done drama.

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Lovely!

This is my favorite drama I’ve watched this year. It was entertaining, it didn’t feel like there were filler episodes, and the acting was phenomenal! Honestly, the only thing that was kind of a drag for me was the last episode felt like it dragged just a bit. It was clear it was the last episode and it felt like they were padding to hit that 1h30m time the other episodes had.

I’m a bit surprised others didn’t like this as much as I did, but to each their own. It’s a strong recommend from me. The plot was never boring, the twists were good, and it was just genuinely a joy to watch.

Out of the other 4 dramas I’ve watched this year, this was hands down my favorite so far.

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What was happening

Okay ngl I started the first episode and left it for like a month cause it started really slow and uninteresting. The first episode didn't really have me rooting for any of the characters so it was hard to get invested. Then after a solid 10 Hyunwoo tiktok edits, i decided to give it another go, and im so glad i did. dont get me wrong, the plot is crazy. Genuine hot mess. Like something new is happening each minute, i was seriously stressed out the whole time. But it ended up being super interesting, and i sobbed like a baby by the end of it. Its not the best ive watched, but give it a go if you have the time. u'll want to pull ur hair out but the cutesy family dynamics and batshit INSANE plotlines will keep u hooked. one of my 2024 favs!

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Audience is the Queen (or King) of Tears

Storyline 💯, Acting 💯, Locations 💯, OST 💯
Did I cry almost every episode? Mostly. Was it worth it? Yes!
From the get-go, this was a story that was gripping and had me waiting for the next episode. Yes, there were some minor issues with the why's and how's of Haein and Hyunwoo's relationship, but it's similar to life in general. There are things you won't know about what's running in your partner's head or why you are acting a certain way... Plus, adding in Eun-sung (the King of Delulu land) threw wrenches into their already strained marriage. They do get over it, but the process was definitely frustrating to watch. The only issue I did have, similar to others, was how rushed the last episode kinda was. The ending itself was heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time, as one should expect with this story, but there were a lot of parts I feel like we should've seen aka their re-wedding, the miscarriage and its redemption (if that's what one can call it?), and just a little more of the HongBaek couple going through their second chance at love/life together...
Also, does anyone know when the intro/Ep 16 ending song will be released or where to find it? I NEED IT TO ACCEPT THIS SHOW HAS ENDED 😭😭😭
Don't think I'll ever get over this show, at least for a while 🥹🥹 (but also cannot watch it again for a good few months/a year because of the k-trauma 💀💀)

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Sticks true to its title

Not going to lie, when they introduced the plot for the show in the first few episodes, I thought there was no way there was going to be enough material for 16 whole 1 hour + episodes. But oh I was proven wrong. Every episode got me eagerly anticipating the next to see where the plot was going. What makes it even better is I LOVE a plot that pulls at my heartstrings and this was one. It stays true to its title, I was just left bawling for some scenes in the drama, which just shows how amazing the screenplay and acting was. Kim Soo Hyun, Kim Jiwon and Park Sunghoon really embodied their roles in this drama!
The premise of this show is very simple, a broken marriage due to prolonged miscommunication between the couple. But there is also chaebol family politics, a very stubborn but interesting villain and cute little side couples. The cinematography was also beautifully romantic.
Overall, I really liked this drama! I probably wouldn't have liked it that much if I had binge-watched it instead of watching it while it was airing because I could see how the length of the episodes might make the drama feel draggy. But rating it based on how much I enjoyed the drama while it was airing and how it left me eagerly anticipating the next episodes, I would give it a 10!

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Absolute Piece of Art

I've watched a lot of dramas throughout my life, and it's been a long time since I last watched a drama and I didn't want it to end. It really is an excellent drama from beginning to end, a very interesting story that grabs your attention from the first moment and as the episodes go by you just want to watch the next one. It really is a very rewarding experience watching this drama that has moments to laugh, cry or feel your heart race, without a doubt a romance and some very well-written characters and all with a unique personality and charisma, I really didn't want the drama to end, so if you haven't seen it, I don't understand why you haven't yet, stop what you're doing and watch it now (although you should separate the actor from the character, we all know what happened to Kim Soohyun)

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Enjoyable but I was expecting a little bit more.

My initial motivation to watch this k-drama was all the hype I saw on social media and the success it had in view ratings. I must say that to some extent, it is quite deserved, but my expectations were much higher because of it. I don't want to say I was disappointed, because the truth is I thought it was enjoyable but I expected more.

It is curious that this k-drama uses a number of tropes present in other series, but manages to execute them all and everything turns out good for the characters. We saw terminal illnesses, chaebol family heiress x middle class protagonist, family traumas, destined souls who met as children, villain who's only motivation is to be obsessed with the female lead, memory loss, car accident and even more. I honestly felt like I was watching a soap opera but with less chapters.

I have a few problems with the main characters, especially with the idea that the male lead actively wished for her to die, I understand that he was having a hard time, but we are given to understand that he always loved her even though he had forgotten about it, so from there to him being okay with her dying is a bit brutal.... Plus that was showed up as funny thing, and well, that didn't convince me. Also, most of the time I couldn't empathize much with the female lead, at times she was just unbearable, I must admit, then I started to like her a bit more, so you could say there was character development but a bit forced. Also, the way they tell us the story and mix it with memories of the past I think it could have been done better, that's my perception, and yes, everything was connected, but there was no surprise factor.
The villains from the beginning we know they are villains, and they only fool the most naive. I would have liked a little more construction of those villains, something that makes their reasons more interesting than simple "I want to have money" or "I want her to be with me".

But leaving that aside, I think the story stands on its own, it's interesting, funny at times, it has endearing characters, good acting (although I don't know why in all the kdramas I've seen the foreign actors talk like robots lol), and of course, the happy ending we like.
Also it has particularly a good osts with good songs that I'll probably keep listening to just because I liked them.

I think I would recommend it, not with so that hype, but I think it's good and achieves its purpose to entertain.

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Great series, despite the fact that it didn't take advantage of its much greater potential.

To begin this series, I waited until it was almost completed. It's definitely worth waiting to binge a little at a time. I give props to both the writer and the production team. I was really impressed with how well-made the show was. Every once and again, I feel we are treated to a series that rises above even the highest average show. 

IMO, what makes QOT work are the leads. The leads are excellent. For much of the show, they lock you into their world with their acting prowess. Kim Hyun and Kim Ji-woo pretty much carry the series. The solid writing and crisp direction blend with many of the smooth and kind of jazzy OSTs. 

I could go on and on. With that said, with all of the positive things, I did have some issues. I actually gave the show an 8.5, which for me is great! But it's more like an 8.7 or 8.8. So, I guess 9.0. There were a couple times in the 16 episodes I found myself thumbing through my phone. With all its great performances and moving episodes, there were small points of predictability and "convience" for the plot.

We can debate for the next 10 years about the happy vs. sad ending. But I will say that if he or she had died by episode 15, yes, it would have upset many, but it may have also, if done right, unleashed a floodgate of tears and emotions among fans. At no point in the series was I convinced or concerned that anyone could die. Especially after Baek Woo getting hit at 40 miles an hour by a car and ran away from the hospital, on foot...

Overall, the performances, the production, and most of the writing superseded the small issues. Anyone can nick pick, but some of the "pickyness" couldn't be ignored. 

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