I REALLY ENJOY THIS SERIES! THE BEST KDRAMA OF 2024!
"Queen of Tears" is undoubtedly the best K-drama of 2024. The storyline is nothing short of amazing, weaving intricate plot twists and emotional depth that keep viewers on the edge of their seats. The casting is spot-on, with each actor delivering superb performances that bring their characters to life in a deeply moving way. Kim Ji-won particularly slays as the queen, not only through her compelling acting but also with her stunning outfit choices that set new fashion trends throughout the series. The chemistry among the cast members is palpable, enhancing the overall impact of the drama. From the heart-wrenching moments to the joyous scenes, "Queen of Tears" excels in every aspect, making it a must-watch for any K-drama enthusiast.Was this review helpful to you?
And the tears flowed.
Kim Soo Hyun, never disappoints me. He is an Adonis of K-Drama's. I think he is often underrated. Queen of Tears is IMO a mellow dramatic rom-com. It takes a dive into the rich and selfish world of the upper elite in marriage. The ML from an average rural family in the countryside is in a miserable marriage to a rich third-generation heiress. The FL rich and cold follows the footsteps of what is expected of the upper elite amidst some past trauma.The casting is done well with plenty of eye candy which I love. Kim Soo Hyun delivers a stellar performance. He was funny, adoring, sexy, and dramatic. Kim Ji Won, was a surprise for me in that she has really grown into a beautiful woman over the years. Her acting has improved. I could not get into her before "Arthdal Chronicles". Her part was captivating and believable. I liked this part for her. I felt there was chemistry but it was not developed as it should have been. Even though there were plenty of moments for the couple the director did not do enough with the romance, and it felt a little elementary at times. There should have been more adult romantic moments would have been better. There were plenty of side couples which did not hurt the film.
It is not a perfect film in that there are some filler scenes that only took up space and could have been edited better or deleted for more romance.
The acting overall was good. The soundtrack was good. The production was good with a great wardrobe.
If you like a good rom-com this is a good watch. Many parts will hold your interest.
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los ultimos 2 capítulos hicieron que el drama cayera !!
la cinematografía, actuación y soundtrack 10/10.ni hablar que para tener episodios de hasta 1 hora y media me engancho desde el capítulo 1, pero recayó al rededor del capítulo 13 o 14 porque todo giraba demasiado en torno a el relleno que tenia el drama, si muy bien el final no se sintio forzado como tal siento que tenían más potencial que explotar en los últimos 2 capítulos y medio los desperdiciaron en seguirle dandole vueltas a las cosas innecesarias.
igual fue un drama memorable para mi porque se puede reir y llorar en un mismo capítulo de manera genuina, sin mencionar que fue super divertido los episodios de la familia hong en youngduri !! ajdkakf
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KDRAMA FOR THE YEAR 2024!
Queen of Tears" is undoubtedly a K-drama that will leave an indelible mark on viewers' hearts. This exceptional series stands out for its compelling story and unforgettable scenes, with each character bringing their own unique flavor to the narrative. The performances are so remarkable that the cast truly deserves acting awards.The chemistry between Kim Ji-won and Kim Soo-hyun is nothing short of spectacular. Their portrayal of a married couple is so authentic and convincing that it feels like watching a real-life relationship unfold. Kim Ji-won's facial expressions are a masterclass in acting, capturing a wide range of emotions with impressive subtlety. She exudes charm and elegance in every outfit, adding to the depth of her character. Moreover, Kim Ji-won is very beautiful, her natural beauty enhancing her performance and making her character even more captivating. Kim Soo-hyun, on the other hand, delivers a performance that is both powerful and nuanced, demonstrating his superb acting skills in every scene.
What makes "Queen of Tears" even more special is its exploration of the essence of family and the complexities of spousal relationships. The story delves deep into the dynamics between spouses and the intricate web of family ties, resonating with viewers on a profound level. We love how the series captures the joys, struggles, and sacrifices that come with being part of a family, making it relatable and deeply moving.
The supporting cast also deserves high praise. Each actor brings their character to life with such dedication and skill that it elevates the overall quality of the series. Every scene is meticulously crafted, contributing to the realistic and immersive experience that "Queen of Tears" offers.
In summary, "Queen of Tears" is the K-drama of the year. Its realistic portrayal of relationships, combined with outstanding performances and a compelling storyline, makes it a series that viewers will remember for a long time. Congratulations to the entire team of "Queen of Tears" for creating such a phenomenal show!
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the queen of tragedies!
just finished! In general I liked it, I think what stood out the most for me was the acting of the protagonists and their chemistry, you could feel that it went beyond the screen ?Now let's go with the script, it had good plot twists but it also had scenes that were left over... too much drama for my taste, especially in the last two episodes.
The ending... was more perfect than I had imagined... was it the ideal? I think so... what if I expected more? The truth is that yes but I was satisfied
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Just another makjang out there
Amidst the buzz surrounding this show, touted as the highest-rated TvN series of all time, I couldn't help but wonder what all the fuss was about. Yet, as is often the case, the reality fell far short of the hype. It seems these days that any production flaunting an attractive cast and lavish production values is promptly lauded, regardless of its glaring flaws in storytelling and reliance on tired clichés.Initially, the premise held promise. Rarely do K-dramas dive into a story with the leads already married. However, the trope of the cold CEO female lead paired with the cheerful male lead has been beaten to death (cue memories of "My Demon"). The acclaim seems to stem largely from praise for the actors, cinematography, and OST, all crucial components of any successful show. But amidst all the glitz, does anyone even care about the story?
No one seemed to bat an eye when Haein miraculously emerged from brain surgery looking as glamorous as ever. Was I supposed to suspend disbelief entirely? And don't get me started on Park Sung Hoon's character, a disappointingly one-dimensional villain devoid of any real depth or nuance. The family dynamics, meanwhile, followed the tired chaebol archetype, culminating in a contrived unity against a common enemy. The lack of character progression and depth in Haein's reconciliation with her mother was glaring.
The writing, helmed by Park Ji-Eun, leaves much to be desired. The pacing is all over the place, with the initial episodes serving little purpose before a rush to shoehorn in crucial plot points towards the end. The shock tactics employed, notably the accident, felt contrived and did little to enhance the narrative. It's as if the showrunners were simply ticking boxes to fill the 16-episode quota.
Despite its shortcomings, I begrudgingly acknowledge the stellar performances of the cast and the visually stunning cinematography. However, these elements alone cannot salvage what is ultimately a hollow and superficial endeavor. If you value your time, steer clear of this overhyped disappointment.
Despite its flaws, QOT does manage to harken back to the standards of makjang dramas and those from 2016. In comparison to the K-dramas released in the past 4 or 5 years, it's passable. While it may not reach the heights of recent hits, it does provide a nostalgic nod to earlier drama conventions.
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exciting series with incredible characters
a marvel!!! This drama is very moving, I watched it with a tissue by my side. Throughout the series I was very moved by the stories of all the characters, performances by millions, super exciting!! Everyone put on a great performance, what a beautiful story of a lot of learning and overcoming, family relationships have their ups and downs, just like all relationships, loving, friendly, but the feeling is greater than anything. CHARACTERS who forgave each other and loved each other above all else. It's inexplicable what the drama does to us. The ost is also incredible, I listen to the ost on Spotify every day!Was this review helpful to you?
what a wonderful journey!
I felt a lot of feelings while watching this drama. it feels like being beaten up throughout the drama and ends with a feeling of peace because we managed to get rid of another fist. I like Haein-hyunwoo's humane portrayal. they forget their promise, but I like the development of the character who keeps trying to be better. Honestly, all the characters experience the development. This is a relief because not many dramas include other characters undergoing changes. I like the parallel scenes that happen a lot in this drama. I like how Haein and Hyunwoo deal with their separation caused by death which could very well happen. I liked the shot at the ending dan every epilog scene. Beautiful. quiet. peace. it feels like I grew up with them. yongduri feels like my hometown. Actually I still don't like Eunsong. I don't like how he keeps winning at every turn. but seeing him die just like that without a loved one crying and only showing his mother's greed made me feel sorry. even so, I will miss this drama. btw, I'm glad I didn't drop this drama and continued to survive because of Ji-won and Kim Soo Hyun. if it weren't for them, maybe I wouldn't be able to watch this drama until the end. Their chemistry is top notch!Was this review helpful to you?
The actor act really well
This story is really good and unique. The drama makes me cry and at the same time happy also the ending was so beautiful ?. The actors really played their role well ☺️.I love their love storyIt's true kim soo huyan has something speciality
I waited for his drama and it's worth watching the drama. Also kim jiwon played really well and her acting is so amazing also lovely ? while watching this drama i was excited and waited for the next episode. I wish i can see them in another drama again they are an amazing couple.
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IT HAS SOMETHING SPECIAL THAT RESONATED WITH A LOT OF PEOPLE
CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS!!!I want to start by saying that I rated this drama an 8.5. I did so because, for me, this rating indicates that the drama is above average (average is 8 for me). The reason it’s not higher is that, although I think this series excelled in some aspects, the quality of the second half was not as strong as the first half. When deciding on a rating, I consider various factors, but I’m not too fixated on any one of them, nor am I a strict critic. My view is that all the technical and emotional aspects of a drama should serve the sole purpose of making you feel (I think QOT excels at this) and buy into the story the creators are trying to convey. Therefore, as long as this is achieved to a high enough degree, I don’t get too caught up in the individual technical aspects themselves. In other words, I personally don’t care about how they go about doing this, whether it’s done messily or more polished as long as I can feel it and buy into it.
Think about those films where you have one character who is well-trained but lacks that extra spark, and then you have another character who is not technically gifted but has raw talent and passion despite being rough around the edges. Simply put: they captivate you. "QOT" falls into the 'rough around the edges but has something special' category for me. The series managed to resonate with so many people from so many different demographics, which is no easy feat. Its ability to make you deeply empathise with the characters and the story made it such a huge success. Even if you are someone like me who doesn't follow actors and went into this series blind and without bias, you could sense that there was something special about "QOT" that had the ability to draw you in. This doesn't mean the series was perfect—it's not perfect—but you can recognise that there is something about the way in which it conveys emotion that captured a large audience, whilst also acknowledging that it was not as consistently strong in other aspects.
I watched this series week by week while it was airing and I was impressed with how well the narrative was structured in the first half of the series. Everything from the dialogue, scene setting, framing, editing, and story flow was well executed. I noticed how skilfully the story was developed from episode to episode and scene to scene. The narrative flowed smoothly and had a clear direction. It didn't surprise me that it had mass appeal, given its structuring.
I noticed that as with many k-dramas in recent years, the quality of the story presentation tends to decline in the second half of the series. This ultimately affects the overall quality. Until the second half, I was ready to rate this series 9.5 out of 10. I usually base my rating on how well I feel the creators have a handle on the story. While I initially felt that they had a secure handle on things in the first half, it became less so in the second half.
I cared about not only the leads, but also their family and friends. I even enjoyed the characterisations of the bad guys, though I didn't like them as people. Usually, I only care about the main characters in dramas and certain side characters. The rest I'm pretty neutral about as long as it doesn't impact the main leads too much. But with this series, I found the supporting characters equally compelling. I can't say for certain why it's these specific characters in this specific series, but if I had to guess, I'd say it's the show's ability to convey honest emotion in a relatable way that makes it stand out. The emotional resonance of this series brings together heartbreak, hope, and love (both romantic and filial), in a way that keeps it uplifting and prevents it from becoming too despairing.
I particularly enjoyed the family dynamics of both the FL and the ML's families, both separately and together.
We find out a lot about who the two main leads are as people through their love and resentment for each other, which is shown first amidst their broken marriage. The FL is a strong and formidable character, much like the other women in her family. She appears intimidating and cold on the surface, but this is her defence mechanism against her harsh upbringing, particularly with her mother. She is headstrong and a force to be reckoned with, far from the typical naive female lead. The ML is introduced at a point in their marriage where he desires to leave. Initially, he is portrayed as a man traumatised by his wife, seeking to escape her by any means possible (similar to Beom Ja's previous husbands), to the extent that he sees her impending death as his salvation and celebrates his chance at freedom. As the series progresses, my compassion grows for both the ML and the FL. It becomes evident that they still love each other, and something has greatly strained their marriage. Furthermore, the audience gains insight into the strengths and capabilities of the ML. He too is smart, skilled and can hold his own (unlike Beom Ja’s previous husbands). You realise that he matches the FL quite well despite initial perceptions. After a few episodes, you come to view them as a unit/a pair in the way they are characterised. Their interactions and love for each other comes across as genuine and refreshing. The audience becomes invested in their relationship and what they go through.
Above all, I was deeply moved by the relationships the characters had with each other. Their emotions felt nuanced and was palpable throughout. It felt really genuine as if they were those people going through those things. The main credit of course goes to the talented actors who portrayed the roles. Although I usually hesitate to watch emotionally heavy dramas, this series balanced the difficult emotions with an underlying sense of hope. It made me feel optimistic for the characters and their futures, amidst all the heartbreak, pain, and grief portrayed in the series.
There were also weaknesses in some of the characterisations too. Specifically, I felt that the backstories of SML and his mother (the mistress) were leading towards a more significant connection to the main family in the past, but this aspect seemed sidelined in the story. The story functions ok without it, but I can't help feeling that their characters were incomplete by the end. The mistress's motivation being solely about her greed didn't align with the direction I thought the story was taking, and it made her extreme actions to steal the family's fortune less convincing. If there had been a backstory about her scamming other people or if the main family had wronged her in some way, then her character would have felt more complete to me. The same goes for the SML and the grandfather, since their plot-line in the past were interconnected.
What stood out to me about the ML and the FL’s relationship's was that their love for each other was always evident, even when they were not physically together or going through a rough patch in their marriage. The series effectively depicted the complexities of their emotions - they could be upset, distant, or hurtful to each other, yet their love and care for each other remained strong. The main couple felt very real, showcasing the genuine impact of the struggles within their marriage. Despite the typical drama and clichés found in most k-drama romances, their relationship felt grounded, authentic and believable.
The one-sided, obsessive love that the SML had for the FL was interesting. Usually, I get annoyed by the second leads chasing after one of the main leads, but this time, I was fascinated by the layers to this. I believe the toxic nature of the 'love' he felt for the FL was well-explored, as well as how it was tied to the abandonment he experienced when his mother left him for the FL's family. There were multiple levels to his character, such as his desire to possess the person he felt was more deserving of his mother's attention, as if by possessing her, he would become worthy and gain access to the family from which he was excluded as a child. His hatred and contempt for the FL transformed into 'love' as a means to rationalise the intense emotions he felt for her. It's evident that he had never experienced love before, nor learned how to express it in a healthy way. It's unclear whether he truly feels love for the FL or simply believes he does. There's a great deal to analyse here, including the psychotic aspects of his character and how they shape his 'love' for the FL.
Overall, I am satisfied with the ending of the series, though a criticism I often hear is that it ended on too much of a bitter note because it revealed the death of the main character, although she died some years later. Some viewers wished it had ended before we found out she died, which I think is a valid point. Personally, I liked the bittersweet ending because we know she lived for a substantial amount of time afterwards. I found the final scene to be a powerful release of both emotion and conclusion; culminating in the main character joining his wife in the afterlife. The shot of him walking away as he turns into a spirit was very beautiful and emotional. I think the writers could have had their cake and eat it too just by showing a few minutes of a montage depicting their life together after everything transpired, instead of just showing us photos. For example, they could have shown them with their child, with the rest of their family thriving, growing old together, etc. This would have made it feel like less of a loss when we came to the final scene. It would have felt more like a life well lived and less bitter.
This series had its fair share of problems. I believe it had the potential to be a perfect series, but I think it's still a great series with that extra something. I found it to be heartfelt and emotionally beautiful.
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Did not undercook or overcook.
I don't think the show undercooked the story and did not overcooked, to be honest when I started watching it at first I did know what to expect (I did not do any research or watch any trailers or seen any of the ads) and I think that story was fine sure their were some weird things that happened and I think some people will get bored due to how long each episode spans and that for me impacts the rewatch value, but when it comes to the show I try my best to understand what each episode has in store sure it's not the typical k drama romance but that for me makes it unique I like how the first few episode it's Hyun Woo regretting his life choices in marrying Hae In and his in-laws beratting him to be a better husband, man, etc and I was shock on how early they said lets make the ML have the idea to divorce his wife at episode 2 but not fall through with it cause she's going to die soon and so now the ML best friend says why not win her over so she can change her will and thus you have a couple of episodes where the ML is over reacting and being all lovey dovey with the FL so that she can revise the will which I think is a good part of the story sure we know that the ML is just doing all this lovey dovey husband thing so he can have a share of her assets when she dies, but behind the scene they start to rebuild their marriage to the point where when they go overseas he ends up forgetting about divorcing her cause he doesn't act like a family member or husband that want's the assets that she has and despite all the up and downs with her ex boyfriend which he is a complete psychopath even taking of advantage of the FL when she forgets everything after the surgery I was cheering the Fl on for her to try to remember Hyun Woo and this were "The mind may forget, but the heart remembers" comes in despite losing her memory her heart still remembers her true husband and all the good deeds she did to other people along side the stuff she wished to remodel in her department store which made my all the more fall in love with the story, sure the psycho boyfriend could have just said to her 'I'm your husband Baek Hyun Woo' and when she sees the real Hyun Woo she would disregard him as a fake and he could have said 'This man *shows photo of Hyun Woo* is Yoon Eun Seong your crazy ex boyfriend' but no my guy tries the "I'm your ex boyfriend and I'm protecting you from your crazy ex" that's where I think he messed up but all the more I like how in the epilogue parts she still does not like him made me laugh my guts out cause no matter what he did the FL all was said "I'm fine I can do it myself" for me this has to be one of those show where understanding each episode is the best thing you can do to understand the story it's not some show you can breeze through like the rest of the k drama romance and rewatching it could be a hassle and leave a sour taste in your watch cause you already know what to expect and I think understanding each episode and taking you time to watch each episode will leave you feeling refreshed and satisfied that you took the time to understand each episode. That's all I can give on this review.[TLDR: Understand each episode and the show is not overrated or undercooked.] (personal opinion)
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