Netflix is all set to deliver its ‘must-watch rom-com of the year’ starring Kim Soo-hyun — Queen of Tears. The streaming platform, which recently made headlines for showcasing the serene countryside of South Korea in Welcome to Samdal-ri, is back to spreading its K-drama magic and how.
Penned by Crash Landing on You writer Park Ji-eun, Queen of Tears is a romantic Korean drama that will delve deeper into the complicated life of a married couple struggling to stay together against all odds.
One of the highly anticipated shows releasing in March 2024, the Netflix K-drama is helmed by visionary directors Jang Young-woo and Kim Hee-won, who are renowned for hits like Vincenzo (2021) and Little Women (2022).
Here’s everything you should know before watching Queen of Tears
When does Queen of Tears premiere?
The K-drama Queen of Tears will release at 9:20 pm KST (5:50 pm IST) on 9 March 2024. You can watch it here on Netflix.
How many episodes are there in the K-drama?
There will be a total of 16 episodes, each having a reported runtime of 70 minutes. New episodes will be released on Saturdays and Sundays.
Who stars in Queen of Tears?
The Netflix K-drama features famous Korean actors Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won as the main protagonists. While the former is known for iconic K-dramas like It’s Okay to Not Be Okay (2020) and My Love From the Star (2013), Kim Ji-won is known for her impressive performances in critically acclaimed shows such as My Liberation Notes (2022) and Arthdal Chronicles (2019).
Other notable members of the cast include Na Young-hee as Kim Seon-hwa, Kim Joo-ryoung as Secretary Kim Jung-nan, Kim Gab-soo as Hong Man-dae, Lee Joo-bin as Cheon Da-hye, Lee Mi-sook as Mo Seul-hee, Jung Jin-young as Hong Beom-jun, Yoon Bo-mi as Secretary Na and Jung Ji-hwan as Baek Hyun’s Secretary.
What is the plot of Queen of Tears?
Hong Hae-in (Ji-won), the heiress of the business empire Queens Group, is married to Baek Hyun-woo (Soo-hyun), a senior official of the group. The influential couple’s life is turned upside down when a crisis hits their peaceful marriage. Will Hyun-woo and Hae-in be able to endure the storm together, or will they fall apart?
(Hero and featured image: Courtesy NetflixKR/X)
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