In the drama Queen of Tears, Hong Hae In (played by Kim Ji Won) suffers from a rare disease that’s hard to cure. Only a few people know about her brain tumor, including Baek Hyun Woo (played by Kim Soo Hyun) and Hong Beom Ja (played by Kim Jung Nan).
At first, Hae In kept her illness a secret, not wanting her family to suffer like she did. But eventually, she revealed her condition during a press conference organized by Yoon Eun Sung (played by Park Sung Hoon). Here are three things that changed after Hae In’s illness came to light:
1. The Hong family felt guilty and became more caring.
trailer for the drama Queen of Tears (doc. tvN/Queen of Tears)Within the Hong family, only Hyun Woo and Beom Ja knew about Hae In’s condition. Until then, she had hidden her pain from her parents. Her mother, Kim Seon Hwa (played by Na Young Hee), had always been critical of her. However, after learning about Hae In’s illness, Seon Hwa felt immense guilt for not recognizing her daughter’s suffering earlier. Both fathers, Hong Beom Jun (played by Jung Jin Young) and Hong Soo Cheol (played by Kwak Dong Yeon), shared the same sentiment.
Subsequently, they became highly attentive to Hae In, with Seon Hwa actively assisting in her daughter’s treatment. Previously indifferent, the family now showered Hae In with care and support.
2. Yoon Eun Sung’s reputation suffered.
Park Sung Hoon in the drama Queen of Tears (doc. tvN/Queen of Tears)Hae In had planned to seek revenge on Eun Sung discreetly, but during the press conference, she contradicted their agreement. She publicly accused Eun Sung of threatening and causing her suffering.
This revelation tarnished Eun Sung’s reputation, especially as he had been slated to succeed Chairman Hong in leading the Queens Group. Shareholders and the media were outraged by his deceit, leading to a significant drop in Queens Group’s shares. Consequently, Eun Sung lost the trust of his employees, marking the beginning of his downfall.
3. Hong Hae In and Baek Hyun Woo’s relationship improved gradually.
trailer for the drama Queen of Tears (doc. tvN/Queen of Tears)This development brought joy to the audience as the relationship between Hyun Woo and Hae In began to mend. By episode 10, Hae In had realized Hyun Woo’s enduring love for her but hadn’t had the chance to reciprocate. However, when she regained consciousness after fainting, she seized the opportunity to express her love and apologize for neglecting him.
Their relationship blossomed from there, with the awkwardness dissipating as they acknowledged their mutual affection. Despite the ongoing battle against her illness, Hae In found solace in the newfound support from Hyun Woo and her family.
In conclusion, Hae In’s decision to reveal her illness brought about significant changes in her life and those around her, demonstrating the power of honesty and support in overcoming adversity.
