The first episode of newly premiered tvN weekend drama Queen of Tears was good, I was intrigued, but episode 2 turned that soft positive reception to raging love and obsession in ways I could not have even anticipated. This is not just a love story, this is a story about love, hate, power, disparity, miscommunication, and above all else hope. The drama starring Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won from the screenwriter of Crash Landing on You and You From Another Star is back with a banger and wow is it yet another unexpected addiction of a story. The leads are married at the start of the drama but we see their married life has turned the love and affection into disconnect and disassociation, coupled with all the in-law husbands married into the chaebol family suffering from the power trip laid on them. But this is NOT a melodrama, it’s tragically funny with tons of colorful supporting characters and a really vivid world creation of Queens Group.
So episode 1 sets up that Kim Soo Hyun’s Baek Hyun Woo wants a divorce from his perfect rich wife Hong Hae In and then the rug is pulled out from under us when we/Hyun Woo learn that Hae In has a rare brain tumor and three months to live and that she actually really loves him in the way she knows how which is a really emotionally stunted way. Episode 2 turns the tables on the two and we suddenly venture into unknown territory with both of them, with an actual terminal illness but it may be the second chance they need and I cannot look away. This drama is amazing and it’s the acting of the two leads with so much subtle looks, gestures, moments that convey so much. I was expecting a good drama but the first two episodes are far denser, richer, and nuanced than imagined, I think we are in for a wild ride in the best of ways.
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I have only watched episode 1 so far: liked the premise, KSH, the extended support/guest roles (so many known faces, feels like a family reunion). I didn't like Kim Ji Won's character because she's so nasty we can't see how and why those two ever married. But I am glad that as you say this is taken care of in ep.2. Now let's hope this will be the one Kdrama that will not crash and burn by the end of its run.
lol yeah my opinion of KSH character changed a LOT in episode 2, like bro I get he wanted a divorce anyway but without getting into spoilers, some of his behaviour is despicable and I end up sympathising way more with KJW character.
1000000% agree with Ms.Koala.
I hope the rating will break into 10% or even 20%. It's been awhile we watch something like this.
I hope ep 3 will as epic as ep 1 and 2. Especially the 2nd ep, i couldnt hold my laugh... it was tragically funny indeed.
I heard, Kim Soo Hyun got the highest pay in K industry. Well deserved!!!
Uh oh, missjb is going to come and give her professional criticism on the drama and the leads' weak performances.
She will indeed. Twiddling my thumbs till she graces us with her presence.
She has the most... uh, interesting takes indeed. Didn't she call Jisoo of Blackpink a good actress or something, while calling Kim Ji Won a weak actress lmao
Episode 1 100% was solid, like, WOW. THAT'S how to establish your world and draw people in within 60 minutes. Kim Soohyun and Kim Jiwon, oOoowweee!!! I really, really cannot see anybody else in these roles. Kim Soohyun, as always, goes full force in his performance. Talent!! I'm really hoping it stays in comedic territory with just enough drama to play with. I'm just over here taking cues from the music! Lol!!! When she dumped the news on him, but the music was plucky, it kept my emotions at bay. HAHAHAHAH. Thank goodness, because I am NOT in the mood for depressing. Lol
THIS SIR is how you do a modern drama! This drama is just so good! I haven't been this entertained since his last drama It's Okay Not To Be Okay in 2020. The execution is flawless so far. I hope they don't lose steam with an unsatisfactory ending.
Yes so much. It’s been a long time since we’ve had such a good drama. For me, it’s OBS, but they’re few and far in between recently. This one just ticks all my boxes.
it has been awhile since a kdrama has drawn me in hook line and sinker by the 2nd episode. I love the premise, it is setting us up for laughter, poignant longing and potentially painful heartache and devastation. I'm totally up for the ride! And can I just say KJW looks absolutely luminous here and KSH shines in comedic moments as the beta male - his beer fuelled sobbing scenes had me in stitches!
Kim Jiwon's entire look feels like the QoT styling team (hair, makeup, costume, even her nails), cinematographers, director, everyone really decided to show off her beauty in every single frame like jewellers show off a perfect diamond.
I wasn't expecting this black comedy part. But both main actors were great in their role.
This is the only kdrama I am watching right now and I love it and our leads who are just so cute together. I think Hong Hae In is just misunderstood and just because it's more of Hyun Woo's POV is why she is painted as the "difficult" one. Maybe he is equally responsible for the state of their marriage. He is the one who wants to divorce her! It kinda reminds me of the movie Love Reset with Kang HaNeul and Jung SoMin just how inlove they are at the beginning and after marriage they were just fed up with each other's flaws but in the end their love for each other outweighs the bad.
The grandfather's Camilla and the sister-in-law are giving me villain vibes. Looking forward to next week to see Hyun woo "not jealous". Hope more people tune in cos it's good,funny and not overtly dramatic.
I am thoroughly impressed by the first two episodes. i was slowly falling out of love with kdramas but this drama really reminded me of why i loved kdrama in the first place. Both leads are excellent, with acting and expression truly conveying what they feel and think. The only minor peeve is that Kim Ji Won's face is a bit too nice/soft and sympathetic to make you think Hong Hae In is truly a psycho Ice Queen - more like someone acting tough to protect a vulnerable center
that's because Hong Haein actually is acting tough to protect her vulnerable side (Exhibit A: snapping at the husband to go with her 'somewhere' but won't admit it's to the hospital for a terminal illness diagnosis)
If you look at Park Jieun's dramas for the last ten years that's a common thread with her heroines, the best ones - Chun Songyi in YFAS, Cindy in Producers, Yoon Seri in CLOY and I guess also Tak Yejin in Producers - all have really forceful personalities but vulnerable inside, and the first three are rich/famous like Hong Haein. Looks like another classic PJE heroine to me!
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Hae In is definitely pretending to be tougher than she actually is. KJW does a fantastic job with micro expressions and it’s throughout both episodes. No one’s painting Hae In as “true psycho ice queen” - she’s totally not. We’ve seen her when she’s in love. We’ve also seen her be vulnerable and holding onto Hyun Woo in the dinner and elevator scenes. She’s a Cindy and a Song Yi. She’s no Moon Young, that’s for sure.
You know the drama is good from the first 5 minute. The intro, the ost. Chef kiss. I love how they make different pov in different episode. We could understand both perspectives