---
title: "Queen of Tears"
year: 2024
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/queen-of-tears-2024"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 215720
imdb_id: "tt27668559"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 16
community_rating: 8.4
vote_count: 498
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Queen of Tears (2024) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/queen-of-tears-2024

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Queen of Tears is a 2024 television series that explores the relationship between two individuals from different backgrounds. The narrative centers on the queen of department stores and the prince of supermarkets as they navigate a marital crisis. According to the provided synopsis, the story follows the couple as they face these difficulties until love miraculously begins to bloom again. The provided sources regarding the British rock band Queen, which was formed in London in 1970 by Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon, contain no information related to the plot, cast, or production of the television series Queen of Tears. Consequently, this overview is limited to the information explicitly stated in the provided synopsis regarding the marital journey of the department store queen and the supermarket prince. No further details concerning the production, actors, or broadcast history of this series are available within the provided reference materials.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A department store heiress and her small-town husband navigate a marital crisis and rekindle their romance."

### Why Watch
- engaging lead performances
- emotional storytelling

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains heavy dramatic themes
- Tone & Suitability: The series features emotional themes and dramatic plot points suitable for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: romantic, comedic, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (16 Episodes)
Queen of Tears is a 2024 television series. The show is a drama and comedy. It revolves around the marriage of Hong Hae-in, the third-generation heiress to Queens Group, and Baek Hyun-woo, the son of the Yongdu-ri village chief. The couple is experiencing marital issues. A new beginning is discovered, which rewrites their love story.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 16
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (19%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 13 (81%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Park Ji-eun, Jang Young-woo, Kim Hee-won
- **Networks / Studios**: tvN

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kim Soo-hyun** as *Baek Hyun-woo*
- **Kim Ji-won** as *Hong Hae-in*
- **Park Sung-hoon** as *Yoon Eun-sung*
- **Kwak Dong-yeon** as *Hong Soo-cheol*
- **Lee Ju-bin** as *Cheon Da-hye*
- **Kim Kap-soo** as *Hong Man-dae*
- **Na Young-hee** as *Kim Seon-hwa*
- **Kim Jung-nan** as *Hong Beom-ja*
- **Kim Joo-ryoung** as *Grace Ko*
- **Yoon Bo-mi** as *Secretary Na*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the genre of Queen of Tears?
It is a South Korean romantic comedy television series.

### Q: Who wrote the series?
The series was written by Park Ji-eun.

### Q: When was the series released?
The series was released in 2024.

### Q: What is the central premise?
The story follows a married couple facing a crisis who find their love blooming again.

### Q: Is it a limited series?
It is categorized as a television mini series.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Queen (band) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_(band))
- [QueenOnline.com - The Official Queen Website](https://queenonline.com/)
- [Queen Official - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiMhD4jzUqG-IgPzUmmytRQ)
- [QueenOnline.com - The Band](https://www.queenonline.com/the_band)
- [20 Best Queen Songs of All Time - Greatest Hits List 2026](https://globalmusicvibe.com/songs/best-queen-songs-all-time/)
- [Queen | We Will Rock You, Movie, Freddie Mercury, Songs, Band …](https://www.britannica.com/topic/Queen-British-rock-group)

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