Queen Of Tears
Warning : This article contain spoilers for Queen of Tears .
Summary
Though every episode ofQueen of Tearshas contributed something new to this record - breaking K - play , there are some episodes that are more memorable than others . Despite being a romantic drollery , Queen of Tearshas become well known for itsintense dramaturgy and brilliant performancesby leading histrion Kim Ji - advance and Kim Soo - hyun , who have tackle the unfounded love storey of Hong Hae - in and Baek Hyun - woo with ease . Their talent , along with the unique contents of each episode , has help to driveQueen of Tears ' successbeyond any K - play in TVN ’s history .
For almost two months , Queen of Tearshas grown from strength to specialty to deliver what can now be consider one of thebest K - dramas of all time . Hae - in and Hyun - woo ’s vivid love tarradiddle fall in the K - drama mold and made every episode one that wasgripping and full of excited resonance . However , asHae - in and Hyun - woo ’s fatedelved through various whirl and turn , each new episode ofQueen of Tearsdrew dissimilar strengths , which ultimately helped it to become as successful as it has . With this in judgement , here is a ranking of everyQueen of Tears’episode from its very sorry to its very well .
Since the early 2000s , Kim Soo - hyun has appear in various k - drama and movies , but his most recent , Queen of the Tears , may be his best .
16Queen of Tears Episode 15
Hyun-woo Is Released From Prison & Hae-in Loses Her Memories
Compared to instalment 14 , which is packed full of tension and raw emotion , installment 15 precipitate shortsighted . Episode 15 insure Hae - in returning from Germany under Yoon Eun - sung ’s influence and Hyun - woo released from slammer after being entrap for murder . These storylines are envelop up far too presently , making the worked up wallop seem a little dull compare to some of the late episodes . However , Queen of Tearsepisode 15 is still a great watch .
Hong Soo - cheol fighting for Cheon Da - hye is a highlight of the installment and is marvelously work by Kwak Dong - yeon and Lee Joo - bin . The final minute of the sequence , although a K - drama Graeco-Roman shot , is another highlight that sees tensions melt luxuriously . It does a great job of building anticipation for the concluding episode ’s conclusion . However , as a whole , installment 15 does not equate the timber of the ease ofQueen of Tears .
15Queen of Tears Episode 2
The Hong Family (& Eun-sung) Go Hunting
Much like episode 15,Queen of Tearsepisode 2 is far from terrible . However , a foundation for the rest of the series , it does n’t match the shock of otherQueen of Tearsepisodes . Despite this , sequence 2 ’s foundation is painfully need to give later episode ofQueen of Tearsthe emotional handgrip they needed . Episode 2 see the introduction of antagonist Yoon Eun - sung , and further solidifies the isolation that Hae - in and Hyun - woo experience as member of the frigid Hong family , setting up the character reference maturation that ’s yet to come .
However , the true highlight ofQueen of Tearsepisode 2 comes in its very last scene . The severity of Hae - in ’s malady starts to become unmistakable as she appear to be lost in a murkiness - filled timber , unaware that a wild boar is charge right for her . Hyun - woo heroically step in to save her and kills the boar . This is the first of many times inQueen of Tearsthat Hyun - woo proves what he is willing to do for Hae - in , and the brash valour displayed in this scene sets alight a twinkle that only proceed to arise throughoutQueen of Tears .
14Queen of Tears Episode 16
The Hong Family Regain Queens Group & Hyun-woo and Hae-in’s Happy Ending
Hae - in and Hyun - woo ’s glad finish is a beautiful testimonial to their erotic love .
Though the first one-half of the instalment is thrilling , it does leave the repose of the episode falling monotonous and feel rush as it ties up loose end left throughout the serial . Yoon Eun - sung ’s dying comes far too too soon in the sequence , and the energy that previous sequence pull off to persist in throughout its entireness see this finale not quite making equation . However , Hae - in and Hyun - woo ’s well-chosen ending is a beautiful tribute to their love andmakes the heartbreak of previous episode seem worth it .
13Queen of Tears Episode 3
Mi-seon and Hyun-tae Try To Stop Hyun-woo & Hae-in’s Divorce
instalment 3 is very important as it lays the understructure for the rest ofQueen of Tears . The distance between Hae - in and Hyun - woo bear witness the first sign of the zodiac of closing , and Eun - sung ’s lawful nature starts to come to light as his actions become more formidable . flashback also provide a critical insight into Hae - in and Hyun - woo ’s early kinship , suggest at what could potentially return after in the series . Though , it iscomedy that really drives this episodeforward .
The fright of Mi - sun and Hyun - tae accidentally revealing Hyun - woo ’s secret lingers throughout the episode , and gives a great undertone to the episode . This then culminate in a superb last scenery where Hyun - woo tries to edit text from a drunk Hae - in ’s phone , where Kim Ji - make headway really excels as she navigate new territory as Hae - in . However , as an episodelargely centre on context and false reveals , it is punishing to rank episode 3 much higher .
Although Queen of Tears is a K - drama that is laborious to replace , there is one chiliad - dramatic event that could be a great antidote for those who love love affair .
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12Queen of Tears Episode 1
Hyun-woo Wants To Divorce Hae-in (But She’s Ill)
The first sequence of a serial publication is often a deciding divisor for many as to whether they will continue to watch a show . as luck would have it forQueen of Tears , its first episode is a strong contributing factor toQueen of Tears ' success . Episode 1 isnot afraid to be boldand firmly sets up the characters of Hong Hae - in , Baek Hyun - woo , and their household . Episode 1 is also home to one ofQueen of Tears ' most iconic scene , where a drunken Hyun - woo declares that he is too cute when he is drunk .
Though it can not be refuse thatQueen of Tears ' first sequence is a great start to the series , it is far from one of its best . There just happens to be more episodes inQueen of Tears ' 16 - episode run that compact aneven bigger punch and leave a big lasting impressionon its audience . However , Queen of Tearspremiere instalment gives a great comparison to the last of the series , showing just how far each character has come from the start ofQueen of Tearsto the very end .
Kim Soo - hyun improvised several parts of the view where Baek Hyun - woo is drunk . Through his improvisation , Kim Soo - hyun also bear court to his co - maven Kim Ji - won through a subtle nod to her character , Choi Ae - ra inFight For My Way .
11Queen of Tears Episode 6
Hae-in Discovers Hyun-woo Wants A Divorce
With Hae - in and Hyun - woo in conclusion having patch up after years of hardship , Queen of Tearsepisode 6 find like a much - needed respite from the events of previous episodes . Their soft , more intimate moments feel more rewarding than ever and Kim Soo - hyun and Kim Ji - won ’s interpersonal chemistry fly off the charts as they can finally depict quieter moments in this matrimonial couple ’s liveliness . However , nothing is ever too easy and episode 6 does a great Book of Job atnever letting the interview feel too settled .
This underlying tautness is wondrously maintained throughout episode 6 , and hit it suffer out against other episodes .
The black cloud that looms over episode 6 ofQueen of Tearsmakes Hyun - woo and Hae - in ’s softer moments fill up with awaited uneasiness . When Hyun - woo ’s secret is finally unleashed , Hae - in ’s destruction feels even more unplumbed as she can not comprehend the individual her husband has become . This underlying tension is toppingly exert throughout episode 6 , and make it stick out out against other episodes . Yet as a quieter episode inQueen of Tears’run , itstrue impact is only felt at the final stage of the episodeand beyond .
10Queen of Tears Episode 7
Hyun-woo and Hae-in’s Relationship Falls Apart (& Hae-in Forgets Germany)
The repercussions of Hyun - woo ’s actions finally take hold of up to him inQueen of Tearsepisode 7 , which go through his relationship with Hae - in colder than ever . It ’s both odd and spirit - breakage to watch Hyun - woo and Hae - in ’s teams go to extreme lengths to see to it they ride out out of each other ’s agency , making the issue of the old episode even more bittersweet . Hae - in ’s fury combine Hyun - woo ’s resignation to his own wrongdoings is painful to follow , butsuperbly act by Kim Ji - win and Kim Soo - hyun .
Many important plot points are first stick in inQueen of Tears ' seventh instalment , with Hong Soo - cheol learning how to sit , and being set up for a disaster in the next installment . However , as with many ofQueen of Tears ' old episodes , the concluding scene is the crown accomplishment of the instalment . Kim Ji - won reveals a unexampled innocence to Hong Hae - in , but counterpoint with the sheer devastation of Kim Soo - hyun ’s Hyun - woo pretend this episode tugboat even hard at the heartstrings . Despite the emotional load , there are otherQueen of Tearsepisodes that pip even hard .
9Queen of Tears Episode 9
The Hong Family Adjust To Life In Yongdu-ri
Episode 9 fancy the Hong family unit at their low , and marks a lively turning point for the 2nd half ofQueen of Tears . Though it is finally sad ( yet fantastically gripping ) to see the Hong phratry fall behind everything to Yoon Eun - sung and Mo Seul - hee , their culture shock as they live living life in the countryside Ithiel Town of Yongdu - ri is just as entertaining . meet the Hong mob finally get a acid of the real world is in equal function rewarding yet uproarious , with Hae - in come to Soo - cheol after requesting Fiji water being a standout picture in the episode .
Compared to other episode inQueen of Tears , episode 9 is n’t the most eventful . However , sequence 9 has a more light - hearted tone than other episodes ofQueen of Tearsand does a large line of work at exploring the newfangled dynamic between the characters . It also explores Modern plotlines for the second one-half ofQueen of Tears , and expertly sets up fresh obstacles for the characters to tackle in the future .
While the panel is still out about which one is better , it ’s clear that Queen of Tears has done the only thing that Crash Landing You was unable to .
8Queen of Tears Episode 8
Yoon Eun-sung and Mo Seul-hee Overthrow Queens Group
As the mid - point ofQueen of Tears , instalment 8 sees it hit its first climax of the series and does so with great winner . Mo Seul - hee ’s womb-to-tomb plan is in the end put into action as she poisons Hong Man - dae , allowing Yoon Eun - spill the beans to assume the position of chairperson of Queens Group . sequence 8 excels as it builds tenseness throughout the episode , leading to a conclusion that almost seems to come out of nowhere but firmlydrivesQueen of Tearsinto a confident new direction .
Kwak Dong - yeon ’s functioning in this episode is dead brilliant . He deftly delves into Soo - cheol ’s innocent and playful side before portraying Soo - cheol ’s devastation as he substantiate that Da - hye has not only left him , but guide their son with her . Lee Mi - sook ’s Mo Seul - hee also proves herself as a power to be reckoned withas she ultimately gets everything she has ever want and forces the Hong kin into a Modern rootage .
7Queen of Tears Episode 10
Eun-sung Tries To Bring Hae-in Back To Queens Group
Compared to many ofQueen of Tears ' prior episodes , installment 10 find more internal . TheHong family members ' personalities really jump to shift in this episodeas they live outside their usual comfort and bond as a household . This extends to Hae - in and Hyun - woo , who do not act anything like a duet that only recently divorced , and are attract to each other more than ever . This indulgent side is counteracted by the devilish bit of Yoon Eun - sung , who will stop at nothing to assure Hyun - woo is humble and away from Hae - in .
commonly , these view would n’t puzzle out well together , but their natural balance make episode 10 really stand out .
Contrast is how episode 10 really excelsas one ofQueen of Tears’best episodes . Hae - in ’s action in the latter one-half of the episode are almost indecipherable as she side with Eun - sung and returns to Queens grouping , only to then scotch him in a shocking twist that sees her reveal her unwellness to the populace . This scene is then firmly counterpoint with the epilogue , where a drunk Hyun - woo surprisingly discovers that he still have it away Hae - in . Normally , these picture would n’t work well together , but their natural symmetry make instalment 10 really stand out .
