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Queen of Tears: Spoiler-Free Mini Review

Jul 14
3 min read

Updated: 4 days ago

Title:

Queen of Tears (2024)

Platform:

Netflix, TVING

MDL Rating:

8.7

IMBD Rating:

8.2

Genre:

Contemporary Romance/Melodrama/Dramedy

Episode Count:

16

Parental Guidance Rating:

TV-14: Minimal violence, some swearing.


For more info: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/queen-of-tears

Starring:

Kim Soo Hyun (It's Okay Not to be Okay)

Kim Ji Woon (Fight For My Way)

Park Sung Hoon (The Glory)

Kwak Dong Yeon (Gaus Electrics)

RBTS Rating:

9/10 Stars: A romance that leans into the dramatics and comedy of a Telenovela, but turns to be so much more with a a married couple and family you grow to love.


Cast From Left to Right: #KimSooHyun, #KimJiWon, #ParkSungHoon, #KwakDongYeon


Synopsis:

The queen of department stores and her small-town husband weather a marital crisis — until love miraculously begins to bloom again. @Netflix



Stay Tuned: Full Review Still to Come!


Spoiler-Free Mini Review:

Queen of Tears was always destined to be a hit. The drama was created by the scriptwriters who blessed us unworthy mortals with Crash Landing on You, The Legend of the Blue Sea, and My Love From the Star. And the director: he gave us Mr. Sunshine. And to add a cherry to the already foundational sound cake, the cast is stacked with talent. Need I say more?



Queen of Tears is like a Korean Telenovela, and really leans into soap opera tropes. The cinematography was fabulous but the the fisheye effects were a little disorienting. Keep an eye out for the many easter eggs and actors from other shows, like Crash Landing on You and Vincenzo.



I didn't love the character of the Male or Female Lead at the beginning, but both grew on me so much. What a journey! Both actors gave it their all.


The elephant in the room: Kim Soo Hyun (the Male Lead Actor) is a very controversial star. Queen of Tears aired (and I watched) before the controversy exploded, with outlets alleging that he dated a significantly younger actress (later connected to his company) when she was a minor, who tragically died by suicide. Recent news articles as of July 2026 claim that he has been cleared of these accusations, as much of the evidence was proven to be doctored, but many still feel that the water is murky. I don't feel like I know enough about this situation to say anything informative, but I am truly saddened for the late Kim Sae-ron regardless. Whatever the case may be, I hope that justice is done and the focus can be returned to honoring her life. It feels weird to even breifly discuss such a heavy topic on a review about a K-drama Comedy, but I think it's something to be aware of. For more info, here is the latest news I could find on the situation.


Story=4.25, Acting=4.5, Production Quality=5, Ending= 4.5, Enjoyability= 4.5, Would I rewatch= Yes!


Trailer:


Director: #JangYoungWoo (Sweet Home, Mr. Sunshine)

Screenwriter: #ParkJiEun (Queen of Tears, My Love From the Star, The Legend of the Blue Sea)


Why does the marketing make them look like they're in the Mafia?
Why does the marketing make them look like they're in the Mafia?



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