Queen of Tears

It takes this show entirely too long to get good.

It takes this show entirely too long to become enjoyable. The beginning was so boring that I repeatedly fell asleep while watching this show to the point that I had to drop it. But...it's my uncle's favorite Kdrama so I had to give it another chance for his sake, he was really excited, okay?! Even though I didn't like the execution of this, from the start I thought the concept for this show was interesting.
It flips the cold rich CEO who falls for the cute poor girl trope on its head by making the rich ceo a woman and the cute pauper a man, and then it challenges the Cinderella's happily ever after by showing the miserable marriage these two have. Then you get a black widower set up and the show is on the go. Except the first 9 episodes were genuinely cheesy and intolerable. I suffered through though(for the sake of my uncle *sigh*) and eventually, things got good. Now, I still think the show was kind of lame. It's full of tropes, dumb plot twists and so predictable that I constantly could predict the next event before it happened. But it was enjoyable and you slowly get invested. I personally liked how no-nonsense the Female Lead is. She does not let miscommunications fester. She doesn't do the lame "lying to spare them" thing that Kdramas love to pull. She rejects coldheartedly and exposes the villains like it's her favorite pastime. And while I dislike the actor, the male lead's character is basically flawless. He really does everything competently and with a good heart. So you want to root for the characters. Especially when the stakes become higher.
The acting in this show was not particularly good. It's the time of exaggerated acting you expect to see in the romcom genre which I think this show falls into. It gets a bit cringe at time but it doesn't really matter.
I did not pay attention to the music and I find the production a bit too polished. It's like a candy cane world!
Overall, I would say this show was set to be hated by me but I ended up enjoying the second half of it (with a generous dose of scrolling through the Heated Rivalry tag on Tumblr whilst watching because I have my limits, okay?!) I don't think it was bad but it isn't as good as everyone made it sound but it's watchable and you won't be mad at your wasted time by the end. Probably. That said, I'm not interested in this types of shows anymore so it was a bit of a drag for me for the most part with moments where it got interesting.

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Kim Soo-hyun delivers a tour de force performance as Kang-joon, a complex and enigmatic man haunted by his troubled past. His portrayal is imbued with depth and intensity, capturing the inner turmoil of a character torn between darkness and redemption. Kim Jo-won shines as the charismatic and ambitious businessman, adding layers of complexity to his character as the series progresses.The chemistry between Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Jo-won is electrifying, creating palpable tension and intrigue in every scene they share. Their dynamic performances elevate the series, drawing viewers deeper into the intricacies of their characters' relationships."Queen of Tears" is not just a melodrama, but a profound exploration of human emotions and relationships. Through its compelling storyline and nuanced character development, the series delves into themes of love, sacrifice, and the quest for redemption. Viewers are taken on an emotional rollercoaster ride, experiencing the highs and lows of the characters' journeys as they navigate the complexities of life and love.With its stellar performances, gripping storyline, and breathtaking cinematography, "Queen of Tears" is a must-watch for fans of Korean dramas. Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Jo-won deliver standout performances that leave a lasting impact, solidifying their status as two of Korea's most talented actors.

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It's been awhile...

Just like my headline suggests, it really has been awhile since we had such a solid kdrama in years!! I don't even remember the last time I felt so emotionally INVESTED and obsessed with a Kdrama. Sis checks twitter religiously every single day and hour for more updates lmao. I can't wait for it to end so I can finally concentrate at work HAHAHA TT but at the same time I aM super sad that its ending because when will we ever see ksh on screen again? in 3 YEARS? dude serves us a 3 course meal and then disappear like its nothing making us survive on crumbs after.

wow.. where do I start, this drama is like a breath of fresh air, it has everything! The plot itself is intriguing, literally had the whole world coming up with theories, we had doctors, lawyers, accountants all coming together to discuss the plot HAH. I am RUNNING AWAY FROM PEOPLE WHO CAME UP with the theory that hyunwoo dies at the end of this show. LIKE HELLO? nO. GET AWAY from Me.

anywho, I love how this drama brought all of us together!! This ride has been nothing but an EXPLOSIVE TREAT. The cast had already warned us during the interview that this show will have plot twist over twist over twist + case on case on case. They weren't lying when they said ep 5 was only the beginning because everything that came after that was just HELL. Had us ugly crying every ep frs. I was shocked to find out that each ep is about 1.5h long cause it doesn't even feel that long!!! also bc every ep is alluring.

The storyline to some may be mediocre, but its the storytelling that is enticing. The plot shines the harsh truth of how life after marriage would be, and in this case it may not always be a happily ever after. Miscommunications, assumptions, built up frustrations and unresolved hurts will always affect the relationship, afterall it takes two hands to clap in a rs/marriage. I like how they show the state of the contrast difference between the Hong and Baek family and how its in Baek's family that hae in feels comfortable about letting her guard down and learning to receive love. And I really love how clear baekhong's love is shown in this drama - to be loved is to be understood and known.

The ways the actors go above and beyond to make their characters come to life. Ksh and Kjw served INSANE chemistry both on screen and off screen, even I can't help but to ship them irl TT. (secretly wishing for them to pull a BinJin) The acting, the adlibs, the constant strive to do better in delivering lines and expressing emotions shows dedication to their craft. Man literally proved us once again why he is the king of ratings and one of the highest paying actor in sk! Both kjw and ksh delivered such a stellar performance, and ofc with the other casts as well, special mention to park sung hoon as eun seong cause man acted so well it made me wna PUNCH him every single time he comes on. He needs Jeon Jae Joon to teach him a lesson HAH.

As a fan of both of the main leads, I have been truly blessed by this series. And sending my heartfelt congratulations for everyone that made QOT come alive, yall truly deserved the recognition for all that hard work!! It really is a bittersweet feeling knowing that we're heading towards the finale of this drama, part of me is sad because this is the end of an amazing story, but also so happy for all the recognition and support they are all getting. I already felt the post drama syndrome kicking in at ep 14... ahha, this feeling is smth i've never felt for in such a long time. Thank you QOT, for once again reigniting my love for dramas. It really has been a traumatic ride HAHAH kdrama? no.. ktrauma.

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Lovin' It !!

Being a Big fan of Kim Soo Hyun, I’m thrilled to witness his return to the screen after a three-year hiatus. His performance up to Episode 2 has been nothing short of spectacular, capturing the essence of his character with finesse. Kim Ji Won, though not someone I follow closely, has also delivered a commendable performance. Her roles in ‘Crash Landing on You’ and ‘Descendants of the Sun’ were my only encounters with her work, but in this drama, she’s truly doing a good job.

The narrative has been engaging thus far, and I’m optimistic that it will maintain its momentum without resorting to unnecessary fillers. I’m eagerly anticipating how the plot will unfold and have high hopes for the drama’s continued success. It’s a story that has captured my heart, and I can’t wait to see where it takes us.

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Okay but felt like work to watch eventually

I went into this drama with no expectations, knowing nothing about the show or the cast - and i began watching it a little after it finished airing. I actually quite liked the plot, contrary to what quite a few of these reviews are saying, I felt (generally speaking) it was a fresh and interesting plot with themes largely unexplored in the K-Dramas I have watched so far. Although the tradgedy set up is typically for a K-drama, the plot they went with here was quite unexpected - taking a pre-established romance, with all their initial butterflies already gone, and placing us in the middle of a marriage that is falling apart. I felt like themes around family, divorce, money and love in a long term 'adult' relationship were really unique to this drama, even if they were left a touch underdeveloped, i still felt like this drama gave something new and fresh for me as a viewer to enjoy, even if it was riddled with many k-drama cliches throughout. AT THE START.

Cause omg after the first 5 episodes or so i found this drama to be highkey so annoying and unwatchable and could not finish it. I am the biggest hater in the world of love triangles, but since they appear in literally every k-drama ever i have had to try and get over it but this was probably one of the most frustrating love triangles i've ever seen fr. The second male lead was giving no reason at all for any single person in the drama to like him (except for the mum ig cause after reading other peoples reviews turns out hes her son or smth??) yet every single person was acting like he was such a baddie and he fit so perfect into their family? It also made actually 0 sense for the female lead to like him at all even if they had a past and i found every scene with hi so frustrating and unwatchable. I understand he's meant to be the villain but a good piece of media makes the villain intruiging and at very least cool.

This was around the point where the cliches that were settled throughout began to really annoy me, it felt really messy and because it was all something i'd seen before, as the unique main plotlines began to fade away, i felt like i was almost forcing myself to watch a show that i didn't want to watch anymore. The final straw for me was that when i was at my most frustrated with the show, the allegations about Kim Soo Hyun came out and i rlly hate him now, aside from all the things he did, he also showed a very pathetic side of himself whilst trying to make himself look better - so i found his character (who i already didnt really like) unwatchable and easily turned off the drama for good.

I did really enjoy Kim Jiwon's performance though, i felt like her acting was the saviour of the show and added lots of nuance and intriugue to a character who I otherwise likely would've found highly unlikable.

I can definitely see why people would like this drama and if you are someone who likes typical K-Drama cliches i think this will be solid watch for you, it just wasn't for me!

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