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a hit or miss
there’s a lot of mixed reviews about qot but i overall enjoyed this drama!things i liked about it:
- i really liked this drama and it became one of my favorites quickly, i love the cast and they did a good job (especially park sunghoon with playing the villain) he almost did too good of a job to the point where idk if i could ever watch him in another drama without thinking of how annoying
eunseong is in this, every scene he was in made me want to throw my remote because of how unbearable his character was.
- was never boring for me except for the first episode but once i got past it i was hooked. this drama always ended on usually a cliff hanger that had me counting down the days until the next episode came out
- made me really emotional, especially with the glow in the dark star on the ceiling and once i thought i was done crying about it they mentioned it again in the last episode 😭
- loved how the family had their redemption moment, even the grandpa/original chairman had his moment by offing himself to help his family
things i didn’t like about it:
- i feel like some of the last episodes leading up to the finale (and the finale itself) were a bit rushed, especially both of the villains downfalls. both of them happened quickly and didn’t really give you any time to process what had just happened since they both occurred in the last episode… another thing is with the ML and how bad thing after bad thing kept happening to him in the last 2 episodes (which realistically he wouldn’t survive) he literally got hit by a car the day before and still somehow trekked up a dark snowy hill to save FL?
- another thing that i haven’t seen anyone talking about is what happened to soocheol in episode 15? he got brutally beaten and they really made it seem like he was gonna die … but that didn’t happen, for the last however more minutes of episode 15 it was focused on hyunwoo and haein and even in the next episode it just wasn’t talked about? after that whole incident happened, the next scene we saw him in was when hyunwoo was in the hospital and he didn’t have one scratch on his face??
- dahyes and soocheols relationship was cute but throughout the drama it confused me more and more until it was finally cleared up in ep 16. i never knew if she came back because she liked him or she felt guilty because no one has ever treated her as good as he does??
- the villain in this story pmo so bad and he should of had his downfall way sooner, it was so hard to watch some scenes when he was in literally every single episode running after haein
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A rollercoaster of emotions
I enjoyed this story so much even though it was one of the most heart-wrenching, draining, and emotional experiences I've had in a while. The amount of tissues I used while watching QOT is crazy. This drama had so many different hidden meanings. To me, it meant life, death, family and love.Ngl this drama had its ups and downs but to be honest I loved it and I am happy with how it ended.
The actors and actresses did an excellent job playing their characters. Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won have played their roles really well, and their chemistry is just perfect. I've watched Kim Soo Hyun since Dream High and he has never disappointed me. There's a reason why he is the most expensive actor in Korea. As for Kim Ji Won, she is such a good actress, she portrayed her role so well.
I do want to point out Park Sung Hoon’s acting. I hated his character so much which means he did an excellent job. (but please don’t hate the actor he’s just doing his job!).
Overall, the ending was good for me. The way they showed Hyun Woo as an elderly man, visiting Hae In’s grave. That broke me T^T I cried so hard. The pictures in the house, their daughter. They had their happy ending even in the afterlife.
"When only one of us is left, the other one can come and meet them. Then it won't be scary at all.” T^T❤️
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From Queen of Tears to Viewer's Tears
April 28, 2024Queen of Tears is that Kdrama that I have been waiting for ever since it was announced. For me, I definitely had great expectations with this series and I think it did deliver that.
I do believe that the casts carried the majority of the little plot holes that kind of existed. Nevertheless, it was a great ride of show in terms of really feeling rom-com, angsty, dramatic, and mysterious vibes of it.
The chemistry is oozing, that was something that we all cheered and devoured. Like when are we going to find our own Hyun-woo? Our main leads put their best acting and solidified their A list Kdrama actors' status for sure. Before watching the finale, I have been seeing the reviews or the criticism of other viewers. And I must say, there is a point of overly hatred towards this drama. I definitely agree that certain plot tropes and progression could have been better in a sense. Like there are couple characters that were introduced but never really was served a sense of purpose in a way. But I do think that it is more on the minimal side, and it will only really really bother you if you pay attention like a detective.
For the first quarter of 2024 kdramas, I can definitely say that Queen of Tears deserve its popularity and support from both local and international audiences.
That 2 hour finale was amazing and I think that it something I would love to rewatch again as my comfort show.
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HAPPY ENDING!!! THANK GOD!
AHHHHH WAHT THE HELL. saturdays and sundays for the past 8 weeks have put me through HELL and BACK. what the hell. the viewers are truly the queen of tears. SO MUCH TO SAY ABT THIS DRAMA.THE CAST??? HELLOOOO!!!!!!! kim soohyun my man . and kim jiwon I LOVE THAT WOMAN. what the hell. the chemistry WAS THERE. like all the bts I've seen they're soooo cutie af.
this story was so well written. ught the ROMANCE. i love the falling in love then falling out then falling back in love again. they had SOOO many cute moments. i loved haeins personality. seems so type-a and scary vibes but then shes really just the cutest person ever that's madly in love with hyunwoo. ugh then hyunwoo whod do anything for his girl. i hated him in the beginning lowk cuz that annoyed me af how he wanted a divorce. but i get it. they were in a rough patch. and he DEF made it up by taking the bullet for her and everything else. UGH THIS COUPLE IS SOOOO SWEET. 10/10 i love it so much. i minused .5 of a put because some parts were unnecessary like i wish there was more. and also deducted cuz WHY THE HELL DID THE WRITERS ;MAKE THEM GO THROUGH SO MUCH. like ep 15 is really where it all started.
IM SO HAPPY ITS A HAPPY ENDING THOOOO AND THEY HAD A KID. but the ending scene was emo LMFAO. i cant wait for the 2 special eps..... hehehehehee. okay this was amazing i loved the acting the MAIN TWOOO UGH. and I ABSOLUELETY HATED THE VILLIAN GUY CUZ WHY THE HELL R U THAT CRTAZY. but it made it good. but still i haven't hated a villain more....
OK BYE
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Maybe it's the best I've ever seen
When I started watching this drama, I didn't expect to be so surprised. The plot is basic and I thought it wouldn't have much depth. I realized it would be the opposite when each episode was 1h30 (LOL). however, even with long episodes, the plot, development and characters manage to sustain themselves. Furthermore, the subplots developed are thought-provoking, and in many moments I found myself tearing up with secondary characters (something that was very well used in this drama). another factor is that I cried even more with the main couple. In addition to the two protagonists having undeniable chemistry, seeing them hurt each other (especially the male character) was something that affected me in undeniable ways. I was on the third episode and I thought DAMN, I'M OBSESSED. result? I marathoned in three days. I agree that some of the solutions at the end were hasty, but damn it I loved itWas this review helpful to you?
Started so well, but then the story got lost...
I loved it so much in the beginning, but then it became a makjang. There were too many cliches and unnecessary plot points that didn't help the story forward. We were promised a second chance romance, but the romance lacked depth when we could have had such an emotional journey by the two great actors playing the main couple.Also, as a doctor... the medical aspect of the story is ridiculous.
Still, I loved the characters and the transformation of the family. I cried and laughed a lot. This drama will stay dear to my heart, but that just infuriates me more because I feel ROBBED.
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It's really does hold its title, Queen of tears.
Queen of tears" nah I would say it is "King of tears" for me , I was randomly searching for enemy to lover K-dramas after watching "My demon" & "Business proposal", then I remember my friend have suggested me this before then I just clicked the play button but omg, who knew it's gonna be that addictive.When I started the series I thought it's story about just married couple who doesn't go along with each other. I tried skip the series but then when I saw "Hae-in" in the frame , she was really beautiful, no wonder "Hyun-woo" fell for her . I guess she is the reason I stayed to watch the show, but tbh Hae-in really ate her roll she did a great job and so flawless at that.
I don't fully remember, is it in EP 2 or 3....? but, the moment it's started to tear me up , I could not stop crying, I started to get scared of watching this in front of my family, what if I accidentally cried..? If they see me cried.? it's was really going to be a disaster.
*sigh* I hardly remember when the last time I cried, the reason I cried, it was like crying didn't existed for me , why would I even cry ..? I think I never found a reason behind it.
I have never watched any show that have made feel that emotional after Attack on Titan, I've just ended the series and my eyes are still yet to dry..
I have never thought love can be this beautiful, and a Romance show would make me feel that way , I have never liked Romance genre cause it's hangs you around all the time and don't give any reason behind it , but this show changed mind and of course I'm giving it 10/10 .
If you're getting an idea that this is a sad emotional romance then You've been greatly mistaken, cause the happy moments gonna make you tear up the most. And and and the music.... Omg that fit perfectly with every scene, it still now keep playing in my head... I know this post is getting long but I definitely need to say this, "Eun sung" you're literally a piece of shyt , well what can I expect from a son of a b!tch.
*Sigh*Anyway,I wonder where I gonna find this kind of love, is that kind of love do really exist..? That's the question I'm gonna ask myself every night I guess.
I really want to thank you for suggesting me this series, yes you're the only person who suggested me that , Thank You.
*Sigh* The opening music is still playing in my head...
🎶As long as you stay with me ,
Giving you all my heart
Giving you all my love,
As long as you stay with me🎶
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Love it
One of the kdramas that I actually enjoyed and finished watching. This one I enjoyed from 1st episode till the end. Love Kim Soo Hyun…best actor!! Enjoyable storyline, meaningful, funny and touching. Great job by the entire casts, lead actress, etc. Worth watching. Can’t wait for next project by Kim Soo Hyun. Will rewatch this drama.Was this review helpful to you?
failed to meet my expectations
dropped because there was ZERO substance and the female lead was just so unlikeable and unrelatable. so much potential that was unrealized in the premise of the show; to depict two people struggling with their marriage in a society that frowns upon divorce could've been incredibly powerful had it been executed properly. such a shame as i adore kim soo hyun, and have been meaning to enjoy a kim ji won drama.Was this review helpful to you?
Good solid comedy
Ever since Glory, I stopped watching K drama ... I feel it's getting too graphical and having needless violence, gearing towards abusive relationships. I saw Castaway Diva ... again it was more skewed towards abusive relationships, which took over the drama and made it unwatchable for me.So I am looking for comedy without the trendy abusive stories. This one seems to have the good acting, the story line, and all the funny jokes. I like it so far after 2 eps. The audience is being surprised with unexpected events. The jokes are not physical jokes so the writers are doing a terrific job here using irony to make me laugh.
Of course, the story is going to be predictable with happy ending because it's a comedy. But the writing makes it entertaining and not too stressful to watch.
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Intense Drama with Sharp Insights
Queen of Tears was an emotional rollercoaster that thoroughly captivated me from start to finish. Kim Soo-hyun, starring as the male lead (ML), delivers yet another stellar performance, consistently proving why he's one of the top actors in the industry. His ability to convey deep emotions and bring his character to life is nothing short of remarkable, making every scene he's in a highlight.The drama itself keeps viewers on the edge of their seats with each episode, thanks to a series of unexpected plot twists that expertly showcase the disparities between different social classes. The attention to detail is impeccable, and the epilogues at the end of each episode add a satisfying depth to the overall storytelling. This drama excels in blending intense drama with critical social commentary, making it a must-watch for those who appreciate intricate narratives and powerful performances.
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Queen of Tears fill the audience eyes with tears let it be sad ones or joyful ones
I don't usually write reviews for any drama or movies but this drama really pushed me to write one. I have no words to describe how beautiful this drama is, from the cast to the directors and the writer everyone of them did a fabulous job in doing their roles to make this drama a wonderful masterpiece. The writer once again showed us that she is the queen of writers because one of the main reason i started watching this drama was because of her. Ans the stellar performance by each and every cast member was just so realistic especially Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won portrayed their emotions very well and not to forget the villain Park Sung Hoon the audience really hated his character because of how well he acted to be do that role. The story was a rollercoaster of emotions for all the audience watching it and it is the drama to make everyone who watches it shed tears.Was this review helpful to you?
