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Synopsis
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In "Queen of Tears," the story centers on the queen of department stores, Hong Hae-in, and the prince of supermarkets, Baek Hyun-woo, as they navigate a tumultuous marital crisis. Once passionately in love, their relationship has grown cold after three years of marriage. Just as Hyun-woo contemplates divorce due to the challenges of living with Hae-in's family and her emotional distance, he receives shocking news: Hae-in has been given a terminal diagnosis.
This unexpected crisis leads the couple to rediscover their love for each other. As they confront not only their personal struggles but also a brewing conspiracy aimed at the Queens Group, they embark on a journey of miraculous love and reconciliation, navigating the complexities of their lives and emotions.
Filming locations
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Mungyeong Saejae Open Set
문경새재 오픈세트장1037 Saejae-ro, Mungyeong-eup, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do경북 문경시 문경읍 새재로 1037The Mungyeong Saejae Open Set is a large set that resembles a palace from the Joseon Dynasty, where many historical dramas have been filmed. Visitors can experience traditional tea ceremonies and dress in hanbok for photos.
The Mungyeongsaejae Open Set feels different from the moment you enter. Its scale is as if an entire palace from the Joseon Dynasty has been relocated here, making it no exaggeration to say that eight out of ten historical dramas were filmed here.blog.naver.com - 02
Mungyeong Eco World
문경 에코월드114 Wangneung-gil, Ga-eun-eup, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do경북 문경시 가은읍 왕능길 114Mungyeong Eco World features a set from the drama 'Queen of Tears' where characters enjoyed their time at an amusement park. It's a recreated set that fans of the drama will recognize.
The set from the drama "Queen of Tears" has been recreated here at Eco World.blog.naver.com - 03
Ilwol Botanical Garden
일월수목원Ilwol-ro 61, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do경기 수원시 장안구 일월로 61Ilwol Botanical Garden is a filming location for the drama 'Queen of Tears'. It features a greenhouse with a variety of plants from dry climate regions.
Suwon Ilwolsumokwon has become a famous location as the filming site of "Queen of Tears."blog.naver.com - 04
Ilwol Arboretum Exhibition Greenhouse
일월수목원 전시온실Ilwol-ro 61, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do경기 수원시 장안구 일월로 61The Exhibition Greenhouse at Ilwol Arboretum served as the rooftop garden of the Queens Hotel in the drama. It features a green bench that was used in the filming.
The bench where Kim Soo-hyun actually sat in the drama "Queen of Tears"! The exhibition greenhouse space at Ilwol Arboretum was the rooftop garden of the Queens Hotel in the drama.blog.naver.com
Food & places
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Cafe Daisywon
Ilwol-ro 61, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do경기 수원시 장안구 일월로 61Cafe Daisywon is located within Ilwol Botanical Garden and offers a great view of the garden, making it a popular spot for photos.
The Suwon Ilwol Arboretum Cafe Daisywon can be visited 30 minutes before and after the arboretum's viewing hours.blog.naver.com
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Production
Broadcast details, runtime, language, and key production credits.
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Show Runners
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- Creators
- Park Ji-eun박지은Jang Young-woo장영우Kim Hee-won김희원
- Writers
- Park Ji-eun박지은
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Cast & characters
Key roles, performers, and character context for quick scanning.
Baek Hyun-wooKim Soo-hyun김수현
Hong Hae-inKim Ji-won김지원
Yoon Eun-sungPark Sung-hoon박성훈
Hong Soo-cheolKwak Dong-yeon곽동연
Cheon Da-hyeLee Ju-bin이주빈
Hong Man-daeKim Kap-soo김갑수
Kim Seon-hwaNa Young-hee나영희
Hong Beom-jaKim Jung-nan김정난
Grace KoKim Joo-ryoung김주령
Secretary NaYoon Bo-mi윤보미
Moh Seul-heeLee Mi-sook이미숙
Hong Beom-joonJung Jin-young정진영
Bang-silLee Su-ji이수지
Kim Yang-giMoon Tae-yu문태유
Yeong-songKim Young-min김영민
Baek Du-gwanJeon Bae-soo전배수
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Lead actors
Lead performer biographies and notable credits.
Kim Soo-hyunas Baek Hyun-woo
Kim Soo-hyun (Hangul: 김수현), born on February 16, 1988, is one of the highest-paid actors in South Korea. His accolades include four Baeksang Arts Awards, two Grand Bell Awards, and one Blue Dragon Film Award. He has appeared in the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 list from 2012 to 2016 and in 2021, and he was named Gallup Korea's Television Actor of the Year in 2014. Additionally, he was featured in Forbes' 30 Under 30 Asia list in 2016. Kim took acting classes in school on his mother's recommendation to help overcome his introverted nature. He made his television debut in 2007 with the family sitcom Kimchi Cheese Smile and gained prominence with leading roles in the dramas Dream High (2011) and Moon Embracing the Sun (2012), the latter earning him the Baeksang Arts Award for Best Actor in Television. Rising to fame as a Hallyu star, he achieved further success with the fantasy rom-com My Love from the Star (2013) and the variety-drama The Producers (2015), winning three Daesangs (Grand Prizes). After his film Real (2017), he enlisted for mandatory military service. In January 2020, he joined the newly established entertainment agency Gold Medalist as one of its two senior actors alongside Seo Yea-ji. He made a successful return to acting with the romance drama It's Okay to Not Be Okay (2020) and is set to star in the thriller drama One Ordinary Day (2021).
Kim Ji-wonas Hong Hae-in
Kim Ji-won (Hangul: 김지원; Hanja: 金智媛), born on October 19, 1992, is a South Korean actress known for her prominent roles in several popular television series, including To the Beautiful You (2012), The Heirs (2013), Descendants of the Sun (2016), and Fight For My Way (2017).
Park Sung-hoonas Yoon Eun-sung
Park Sung-hoon (born February 18, 1985), is a South Korean actor. He started his acting career with a small role in the film A Frozen Flower (2008). He became known through the plays Rooftop Room Cat, The History Boys, and Model Students. Park began to attract attention with supporting roles in SBS' Three Days (2014), Six Flying Dragons (2015–2016) and Don't Dare to Dream (2016). It was through the film Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum (2018) and KBS 2TV's My Only One (2018–2019) that he garnered more popularity. He stepped up as a leading role in the KBS2 Wednesday-Thursday drama series Memorials. Park is better known in recent years for his villainous roles in the dramas The Glory (2022–2023) and Queen of Tears (2024), as well as playing the transgender ex-soldier Cho Hyun-ju in season 2 (2024) and season 3 (2025) of Netflix drama Squid Game.
Kwak Dong-yeonas Hong Soo-cheol
Kwak Dong-yeon, is a South Korean actor and musician. He made his acting debut in the television series My Husband Got a Family in 2012 for which he received Best Young Actor Award at the Korea Drama Awards. Wikipedia
Lee Ju-binas Cheon Da-hye
Lee Ju-bin is a South Korean actress who debuted in 2017.
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Episodes
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Ep 1Episode 12024-03-09 · 78 minBaek Hyun-woo and Hong Hae-in navigate a tense relationship, both at home and at work. But upon deciding his future, Hyun-woo pays a visit to his family.
Ep 2Episode 22024-03-10 · 90 minAfter Hae-in reveals her grim news to Hyun-woo, he begins to treat her nicely. Meanwhile, Hae-in's old classmate returns to Korea and joins Queens Group.
Ep 3Episode 32024-03-16 · 84 minHyun-woo discovers troubling evidence after saving Hae-in from a boar attack. Meanwhile, the two slowly find their long-lost feelings reigniting.
Ep 4Episode 42024-03-17 · 91 minAs Yoon Eun-sung increasingly interlopes in Hae-in's life, Hyun-woo begins to feel jealous. Hae-in later shows up for Baek Du-gwan in his time of need.
Ep 5Episode 52024-03-23 · 88 minAs Hyun-woo and Hae-in spend time in his hometown, they awkwardly navigate their complex feelings. Hae-in later receives bad news about her diagnosis.
Ep 6Episode 62024-03-24 · 87 minHyun-woo unexpectedly shows up in Berlin to secure a treatment for Hae-in. Meanwhile in Korea, Hong Man-dae faces a crisis at his company.
Ep 7Episode 72024-03-30 · 85 minFeeling betrayed by Hyun-woo, Hae-in pushes him away and becomes cold. Back in Korea, Hyun-woo begins to unravel a scheme against Hae-in's family.
Ep 8Episode 82024-03-31 · 88 minDespite being in a tense situation with Hae-in, Hyun-woo remains firm about staying in the company as his suspicions towards Eun-sung grow even stronger.
Ep 9Episode 92024-04-06 · 88 minHae-in and her family go into hiding in Hyun-woo's hometown to figure out their next move. Eun-sung discovers the truth about Hae-in's health.
Ep 10Episode 102024-04-07 · 87 minEun-sung tracks down Hae-in, presenting her with an ultimatum. Meanwhile, Hyun-woo skillfully uses leverage to get Grace Ko on the Hong family's side.
Ep 11Episode 112024-04-13 · 86 minHae-in makes a shocking announcement at a press conference. Hyun-woo launches a risky evidence-collecting crusade to save Queens Group.
Ep 12Episode 122024-04-14 · 93 minHae-in's symptoms worsen as she suffers from hallucinations, which Eun-sung takes advantage of. Soon after, Hyun-woo finds himself captured and in danger.
Ep 13Episode 132024-04-20 · 89 minThe Hong family initiates a counterattack against Seul-hee and Eun-sung. Hyun-woo and Hae-in get to experience a freshly renewed life as 'newlyweds.'
Ep 14Episode 142024-04-21 · 86 minAfter Hae-in shows hesitation about the surgery, her loved ones try to persuade her. Meanwhile, Eun-sung heads to Germany with a sinister plan.
Ep 15Episode 152024-04-27 · 88 minAs Hae-in recovers from surgery, Eun-sung tries to stay right by her side. Meanwhile, Hyun-woo searches for evidence to vindicate himself.
Ep 16Episode 162024-04-28 · 110 minEun-sung executes his final plan to make Hae-in his own. As she tries to escape from his grasp with the help of Hyun-woo, will they finally find peace?
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