They’re both big-time bosses: She reigns over a sea of department stores, and he’s the head of legal for a chain of supermarkets. Their high-profile wedding secured them as the couple of the century. But when their marriage hits a rough patch and a near-tragedy strikes, Baek Hyun-woo (Kim Soo-hyun) and Hong Hae-in (Kim Ji-won) must reckon with their love for each other like never before. 

Queen of Tears, written by Park Ji-eun (Crash Landing on You) and directed by Jang Young-woo (Sweet Home) and Kim Hee-won (Vincenzo), is a romantic K-drama that tells the love story of a husband and wife as they try to stay together against all odds.

When will Queen of Tears be released?

Stream it now. New episodes premiere Saturdays and Sundays through April 28.

How many episodes of Queen of Tears are there?

There will be 16 episodes in total. 

Where can I find the trailer for Queen of Tears?

Check it out at the top of this page. 

Kim Ji-won as Hong Hae-in in Queen of Tears

Who’s in the cast of Queen of Tears?

• Kim Soo-hyun (It’s Okay to Not Be Okay, My Love from the Star) as Baek Hyun-woo, the legal director for the Queens Group retail conglomerate
• Kim Ji-won (Descendants of the Sun, Lovestruck in the City) as Hong Hae-in, executive director of Queens Group
• Park Sung-hoon (The Glory, Squid Game Season 2) as Yoon Eun-sung, a renowned investor 
• Kwak Dong-yeon (Vincenzo, Big Mouth) as Hong Soo-cheol, Hong Hae-in’s younger brother and an executive of Queens Group 
• Lee Ju-bin (Mr. Sunshine) as Cheon Da-hye, Hong Su-cheol’s wife

Who is Kim Soo-hyun?

Actor Kim Soo-hyun is a South Korean actor from Seoul. He’s known for It’s Okay to Not Be Okay, My Love from the Star, and Crash Landing on You. Kim Soo-hyun has won three Baeksang Arts Awards — one for his role in the series My Love from Another Star and two for his performance in the film Secretly Greatly. 

Kim Soo-hyun as Baek Hyun-woo in the series Queen of Tears

What happens in Queen of Tears?

Baek Hyun-woo (Kim Soo-hyun), a humble but sharp-minded lawyer, hails from the small village of Yongduri. Hong Hae-in is a high-powered exec who lives like royalty — she’s a mega-rich retail conglomerate nepo baby. Her family, one of the wealthiest in South Korea, owns Queens Group, which Hae-in oversees. And she’s an incredibly hard worker… albeit, a bit arrogant. 

Hyun-woo met Hae-in when the two were interns together at her grandfather’s company. They had a series of meet-cutes at the photocopier, fell in love despite their wildly different upbringings, and got married. But just three years later, Hyun-woo’s attempts to please his wife are met with disdain, and he feels disenchanted by her and her impossible-to-please parents — so much so that he’s reconsidering the relationship. Hae-in, who’s always fiercely defended their love, can’t understand why Hyun-woo seems to be slipping away… It’s the last thing she ever expected. 

Then, an earth-shattering crisis happens that tests their bond even more. But maybe, just maybe, it’ll re-ignite their romance. 

Kim Ji-won as Hong Hae-in in Queen of Tears

Is Queen of Tears based on a book?

No, the series is not based on a book.

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Where does Queen of Tears take place?

It takes place in Yongduri and Seoul, South Korea. 

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