Queen of Tears — Season 1
The wedding of the century or the war of the century?
About this season
Marriage or war of the century? Hong Hae-in, the third-generation heiress to Queens Group and the queen of department stores, has been married for three years to Baek Hyun-woo, Yongdu-ri village chief's son and the prince of supermarkets. As the couple weathers a marital crisis, they discover a miraculous new beginning that rewrites their love story.
Episodes (16)
1. Episode 1
8.9Aired 9 March 2024 • 78 min
Baek Hyun-woo and Hong Hae-in navigate a tense relationship, both at home and at work. But upon deciding his future, Hyun-woo pays a visit to his family.
2. Episode 2
8.9Aired 10 March 2024 • 90 min
After Hae-in reveals her grim news to Hyun-woo, he begins to treat her nicely. Meanwhile, Hae-in's old classmate returns to Korea and joins Queens Group.
3. Episode 3
9.0Aired 16 March 2024 • 84 min
Hyun-woo discovers troubling evidence after saving Hae-in from a boar attack. Meanwhile, the two slowly find their long-lost feelings reigniting.
4. Episode 4
9.1Aired 17 March 2024 • 91 min
As Yoon Eun-sung increasingly interlopes in Hae-in's life, Hyun-woo begins to feel jealous. Hae-in later shows up for Baek Du-gwan in his time of need.
5. Episode 5
8.7Aired 23 March 2024 • 88 min
As Hyun-woo and Hae-in spend time in his hometown, they awkwardly navigate their complex feelings. Hae-in later receives bad news about her diagnosis.
6. Episode 6
8.9Aired 24 March 2024 • 87 min
Hyun-woo unexpectedly shows up in Berlin to secure a treatment for Hae-in. Meanwhile in Korea, Hong Man-dae faces a crisis at his company.
7. Episode 7
8.9Aired 30 March 2024 • 85 min
Feeling betrayed by Hyun-woo, Hae-in pushes him away and becomes cold. Back in Korea, Hyun-woo begins to unravel a scheme against Hae-in's family.
8. Episode 8
9.0Aired 31 March 2024 • 88 min
Despite being in a tense situation with Hae-in, Hyun-woo remains firm about staying in the company as his suspicions towards Eun-sung grow even stronger.
9. Episode 9
9.0Aired 6 April 2024 • 88 min
Hae-in and her family go into hiding in Hyun-woo's hometown to figure out their next move. Eun-sung discovers the truth about Hae-in's health.
10. Episode 10
9.0Aired 7 April 2024 • 87 min
Eun-sung tracks down Hae-in, presenting her with an ultimatum. Meanwhile, Hyun-woo skillfully uses leverage to get Grace Ko on the Hong family's side.
11. Episode 11
8.9Aired 13 April 2024 • 86 min
Hae-in makes a shocking announcement at a press conference. Hyun-woo launches a risky evidence-collecting crusade to save Queens Group.
12. Episode 12
9.0Aired 14 April 2024 • 93 min
Hae-in's symptoms worsen as she suffers from hallucinations, which Eun-sung takes advantage of. Soon after, Hyun-woo finds himself captured and in danger.
13. Episode 13
8.9Aired 20 April 2024 • 89 min
The Hong family initiates a counterattack against Seul-hee and Eun-sung. Hyun-woo and Hae-in get to experience a freshly renewed life as 'newlyweds.'
14. Episode 14
8.9Aired 21 April 2024 • 86 min
After Hae-in shows hesitation about the surgery, her loved ones try to persuade her. Meanwhile, Eun-sung heads to Germany with a sinister plan.
15. Episode 15
8.9Aired 27 April 2024 • 88 min
As Hae-in recovers from surgery, Eun-sung tries to stay right by her side. Meanwhile, Hyun-woo searches for evidence to vindicate himself.
16. Episode 16
8.4Aired 28 April 2024 • 110 min
Eun-sung executes his final plan to make Hae-in his own. As she tries to escape from his grasp with the help of Hyun-woo, will they finally find peace?