Queen of Tears is a South Korean television series in the romantic comedy genre. It is written by Park Ji-eun and helmed by Kim Hee-won and Jang Young-woo; the story focuses on a married couple whose personal lives are crumbling. So far, four episodes from the series have aired.
Now, fans are excited to watch Queen of Tears Season 1 Episode 5 which will air soon. People want to know what they can expect from it and when it will be released. Read on if you are looking for their answers.
What Is Queen of Tears All About?
Queen of Tears is centered around Hong Hae-in (played by Kim Ji-won), who comes from a chaebol family and is their third-generation granddaughter. She works as the CEO of the Queens Department Store.
Another important character is Baek Hyun-woo (played by Kim Soo-hyun), whose family is into farming in the Yongdu-ri region. He is the legal director of the company. The entire story revolves around the couple’s three-year marriage. Queen Tears focuses on the ups and downs as well as tribulations of their relationship.
The first episode of the series premiered on March 9th, 2024 on tvN with new episodes airing every weekend on Saturdays and Sundays. The series is available to watch on Netflix and TVING. Lee Hye-young and Park Joo-yeon serve as its executive producers.
What Happened In Queen of Tears Season 1 Episode 4?
The fourth episode of Queen of Tears Episode 4 shows Hyun-woo pursuing Hae-in to fix their marriage. Eventually, Hyun-woo manages to delete the divorce text. Hae-in also cracks a deal of business with the owner of Hercyna.
Later on, Hae-in is nowhere to be found and Hyun-woo keeps looking for her in the town. The two eventually meet and he ends up scolding Hae-in. The two then share an emotional hug with each other.
We are shown the epilogue in which it is revealed that the couple met in high school where she had no friends. She was planning to leave for America. Eventually, she meets Hyun-woo who puts a band-aid on the wound.
What Can We Expect From Queen of Tears Season 1 Episode 5?
Queen of Tears Season 1 Episode 5 will touch upon Hae-in as she finds out a potential cure for her health issue amid a divorce hovering over the couple. Apart from that, Eun-seong has also teamed up with Grace to plan the end of the Queen Group. Their plan is to maneuver the stock market of the company amid the personal tension within the family.
The mother of Hae-in is told many lies which turns things against her and affects their relationship. Meanwhile, Hyun-woo and Haea-in are struggling with their married life. All these things will be explored in the upcoming episode.
Do We Have A Release Date?
Queen of Tears Season 1 Episode 5 will release on Saturday 23rd March 2024 on Netflix and TVING for Korean audiences. The duration of the episode is estimated to be around 1 hour and 20 minutes long just like the previous episodes. The entire series will have 16 episodes in total with the final one dropping on April 31st, 2024.
Who Will Be In The Cast?
Queen of Tears Season 1 Episode 5 will have the same ensemble cast as the previous episodes. This includes its lead actors Kim Soo-hyun (playing Baek Hyun-woo), Kim Ji-won (Hong Hae-in), Park Sung-hoon (Yoon Eun-sung / David Yoon), Kwak Dong-yeon (Hong Soo-cheol) and Lee Joo-bin (Cheon Da-hye). Apart from them, the episode will also feature members of both Hae-in and Hyun-woo along with other supporting cast.
Conclusion
Queen of Tears has amassed a lot of fan following in a very short time since it started airing. It has become a well-received K-drama of the year 2024 for its realistic portrayal of a marriage on the cusp of falling apart.
The series works as a study of characters who are trying to save it. Queen of Tears ticks all the right boxes of emotions, great performances, writing, and direction that makes it a fun and engaging watch. The fifth episode is really anticipated by fans because of the high stakes and drama.
