Viewers are fascinated by the inseparable bond between Baek Hyun-woo (played by Kim Soo-hyun) and Hong Hae-in (played by Kim Ji-won) in the Kdrama “Queen of Tears” airing on tvN on Saturday and the Sunday. Let’s take a look at the love story of the couple “BaekHong” (Baek Hyun-woo + Hong Hae-in), who have accumulated feelings of love every moment of their lives.
Baek Hyun-woo and Hong Hae-in’s relationship is not new. Indeed, when they were children, Baek Hyun-woo, who was a young sailor, coincidentally saved the life of Hong Hae-in who had fallen into the sea. The two had their fateful first meeting without knowing each other since Baek Hyun-woo didn’t know the name of the child he saved, and Hong Hae-in was convinced that the person who helped her was her dead brother. Following the first meeting which remained a fleeting memory, they met for the second time in high school.
On the first day of his transfer to a new school, Baek Hyun-woo ran into Hong Hae-in in the playground while walking with the MP3 player that the latter had left behind, without knowing that she had gone abroad . So, despite a brief moment, the first memory of love that left a strong impression, described as a millennial ideal, remained intact in one side of Baek Hyun-woo’s drawer over time.
After a long time, Baek Hyun-woo and Hong Hae-in found themselves as trainees, without recognizing themselves as adults. Baek Hyun-woo nevertheless subconsciously cares for Hong Hae-in, and the latter is also secretly enthusiastic about Baek Hyun-woo. Viewers are amazed by the face of Hong Hae-in, who always takes the same route to see more of Baek Hyun-woo, and by the gentle affection that exudes.
The romance finally begins between the two when they take advantage of their moments of solitude to meet in places known to be meeting places, thanks to Hong Hae-in’s immense wealth. Baek Hyun-woo, not realizing Hong Hae-in’s help, marvels, saying “It seems like the entire universe is here to help us both” and takes advantage of the atmosphere to make a heartfelt marriage proposal, melting Hong Hae-in’s heart.
During their life as a couple, Baek Hyun-woo and Hong Hae-in had to face unexpected difficulties that pushed them apart from each other to the point of considering divorce, which however did not didn’t stop their relationship from growing stronger as they overcame crises together. Viewers were moved by the sincerity of their affection because despite their divorce, Baek Hyun-woo spared no effort to help his wife, and Hong Hae-in also protected her distressed husband by revealing his vulnerabilities in front of everything the world. Baek Hyun-woo notably expressed his unwavering affection by proposing again, wanting to stay by Hong Hae-in’s side.
When she had no choice but to push him away because her memory had become so fuzzy, Hong Hae-in tried on the ring without Baek Hyun-woo knowing, thus showing that they both felt the same thing.
The couple Baek Hyun-woo and Hong Hae-in strive to return to normal daily life by relying on the love and trust they have for each other. The question viewers are asking is whether Baek Hyun-woo and Hong Hae-in, who are heading in the same direction, can overcome crises and continue to love each other.
This Kdrama is broadcast every Saturday and Sunday at 21:20 p.m.