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Queen of Tears

Queen of Tears

Love might not be enough in this funny yet melancholy depiction of a rich girl, poor boy marriage

7.0

TV Show

South Korea
English, German, Hindi
Comedy, Drama, Family
2024
FEMALE DIRECTOR, JANG YOUNG-WOO
Anzu Lawson, Go Gyu-pil, Hwang Young-hee

TLDR

Things might not have worked out between the real-life Samsung princess and her bodyguard, but we're hoping things are different with this couple.

What it's about

When the third generation heiress to the Queens Group married the legal director recruit, it was the wedding of the century. To the press, they play the miraculous couple and easily recall their love story, but behind the scenes, they stand on the brink of a nasty divorce.

The take

To many people, marrying a rich heiress is the dream, since all that wealth can free a man from the drudgery and struggle of work. It’s also actually possible, with real life conglomerates actually having a similar story. Queen of Tears shows a different side to this modern-day fairytale, as the riches that come with the marriage also come with being controlled, in part by the media that surrounds them and the family whose strict, but strategic moves lead to their rise. Because of this heavy central idea, it’s no wonder the show tries to aim for a more lighthearted tone with some jabs at the ridiculous lifestyle enabled by the wealth of the Queens Group Hong family, and the cast are game to play, but in prioritizing the humor, the series sometimes makes light of certain difficulties that should be given the weight it deserves. Still, Queen of Tears is fairly entertaining, and fans of the leads would like seeing the funny dynamic they share.

What stands out

Queen of Tears never loses sight of how tragic the difference is between the premise and the start of their marriage, but it’s so funny to see Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won play opposite the usual rich guy, poor girl stereotypes.

Comments

I love the movie, I am disappointed that it started with the option of hearing the movie in English and ended up with it only being in Korean. I am unable to enjoy the movie to its fullest since I have to read each word. Please change this situation so I can watch it again and enjoy it translated in English this time.

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