Queen of Tears: Season 1
2024 · 16 episodes · ★ 8.8
What Season 1 of Queen of Tears
Hong Hae-in is the chairwoman of the Queens department store and a third-generation member of the Queens Group, a chaebol family. Her husband, Baek Hyun-woo, is a lawyer from Yongdoo-ri, a small rural town. The couple has been married for three years, but their marriage is in such deep crisis that he is considering divorce. That's where the story begins, asking whether two people from such different worlds can fall in love again. A former classmate of Hae-in's shows up at the company, adding jealousy and tension between them. She also receives bad news about her health, and the couple will have to face what they feel for each other.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 Episode 1
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.
Directing: Kim Hee-won, Jang Young-woo · Starring: Oh Jung-se, Park Yoon-hee, Lee Tae-young, Kim Gyeong-min
1x02 Episode 2
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.
Directing: Kim Hee-won, Jang Young-woo · Starring: Ko Kyu-pil, Im Cheol-soo, Kim Ryeo-eun, Kaare Svejgaard Olsen
1x03 Episode 3
Hyun-woo discovers troubling evidence after saving Hae-in from a boar attack. Meanwhile, the two slowly find their long-lost feelings reigniting.
Directing: Kim Hee-won, Jang Young-woo · Starring: Park Yoon-hee, Oh Man-seok, Lee Joo-won, Seol Yu-jin
1x04 Episode 4
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.
Directing: Kim Hee-won, Jang Young-woo · Starring: Kim Gyeong-min, Kaare Svejgaard Olsen, Shim Hye-rim, Lee Ki-bbeum
1x05 Episode 5
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.
Directed by: Kim Hee-won, Jang Young-woo · Starring: Lee Jeong-ju, Park Sin-un, Hong Sang-pyo, Jang Jae-kwon
1x06 Episode 6
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.
Directing: Kim Hee-won, Jang Young-woo · Starring: Sebastian Roché, Lee Tae-young, Kim Han-su, Hong Sang-pyo
1x07 Episode 7
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.
Directing: Kim Hee-won, Jang Young-woo · Starring: Sebastian Roché, Ko Kyu-pil, Im Cheol-soo, Nam Dong-ha
1x08 Episode 8
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.
Directing: Kim Hee-won, Jang Young-woo · Starring: Song Joong-ki, Kang Hak-soo, Park Sun-young, Son Dong-hwa
1x09 Episode 9
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.
Directing: Kim Hee-won, Jang Young-woo · Starring: Kwak Jin-seok, Jung Woo-young
1x10 Episode 10
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.
Directed by: Kim Hee-won, Jang Young-woo · Starring: Kwak Jin-seok, Jang Eun-seo, Min Eung-sik, Han Sang-gil
1x11 Episode 11
Hae-in makes a shocking announcement at a press conference. Hyun-woo launches a risky evidence-collecting crusade to save Queens Group.
Directed by: Kim Hee-won, Jang Young-woo · Starring: Yeo Woon-bok, Kim Won-suk, Lee Jun-hee, Lee Sung-il
1x12 Episode 12
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.
Directed by: Kim Hee-won, Jang Young-woo · Starring: Cho Yi-an, Kim Hyeon-jun, Yoo Yong, Lee So-geum
1x13 Episode 13
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.'
Directed by: Kim Hee-won, Jang Young-woo · Starring: Kim Shin-rock, Kang Sung-yong
1x14 Episode 14
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.
Directed by: Kim Hee-won, Jang Young-woo · Starring: Yoo Ji-hyuk, Yoo Seung-il, Jaspreet Kaur, Kim Bum-suk
1x15 Episode 15
As Hae-in recovers from surgery, Eun-sung tries to stay right by her side. Meanwhile, Hyun-woo searches for evidence to vindicate himself.
Directed by: Kim Hee-won, Jang Young-woo · Starring: Kim Bum-suk, Jo Se-ho, Park Jeong-min, Nam Chang-hee
1x16 Episode 16 Season Finale
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?
Directing: Kim Hee-won, Jang Young-woo · Starring: Yu Pil-ran, Kim Jun-hee, Park Seong-gyoon, Jang Yeon-ik
Season 1 Cast
Kim Ji-wonHong Hae-in16 episodes
Lee Ju-binCheon Da-hye16 episodes
Kim Jung-nanHong Beom-ja16 episodes
Yoon Bo-miSecretary Na16 episodes
Jung Jin-youngHong Beom-joon16 episodes
Lee Su-jiBang-sil16 episodes
Moon Tae-yuKim Yang-gi16 episodes
Kim Young-minYeong-song16 episodes
Jang Yoon-juBaek Mi-seon16 episodes
Hwang Young-heeJeon Bong-ae16 episodes
Kim Dong-haBaek Ho-yeol16 episodes
Jeong Ji-hwanHyun-woo's secretary16 episodes
Park Jung-pyoChoon-sik16 episodes
Gu Si-wooHong Geon-woo16 episodes
Lee Ji-hyeHyun-jeong16 episodes
Park Seong-yeonKang-mi16 episodesWhere to Watch Season 1 of Queen of Tears
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Season 1 of Queen of Tears have?
Season 1 of Queen of Tears has 16 episodes.
When did Season 1 of Queen of Tears premiere?
It premiered on March 9, 2024.
Where to watch Queen of Tears Season 1?
Available by subscription on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads (availability may vary by country).