The drama Queen of Tears wrapped up last Sunday (28/4/2024). After weathering a marriage crisis, Baek Hyun Woo (played by Kim Soo Hyun) and Hong Hae In (portrayed by Kim Ji Won) finally found happiness together, growing old as a couple. Their joy was amplified with the arrival of their baby.
While the main characters found their happy ending, certain subtle clues in the finale of Queen of Tears diverted the audience’s attention, sparking theories. Did you catch them too? Let’s delve into these details in this article!
Attention: Spoilers ahead.
1. Grapes Indicate Time Passage Until Child’s Birth
trailer for the Korean drama Queen of Tears (doc. tvN/Queen of Tears)In the finale, the duration until Baek Hyun Woo and Hong Hae In’s child was born isn’t explicitly mentioned. However, viewers noted the presence of grapes as the couple took their child for a stroll at Sanssouci Palace in Germany. Sanssouci Palace is known for its terraced gardens adorned with vines. Typically, grapevines take about three years to bear fruit, leading the audience to speculate a three-year time skip until their child’s birth.
2. Full Candy Jar Indicates Hong Hae In’s Memory Restoration
trailer for the Korean drama Queen of Tears (doc. tvN/Queen of Tears)A filled candy jar in a scene hinted at Hong Hae In’s recovered memory. Despite suffering from cloud cytoma, a German hospital successfully treated him, though with potential memory loss. However, as time passed, Hong Hae In’s memory started returning. The sight of the brimming candy jar suggested his memory had fully restored.
3. Family Photo Amidst Cherry Blossoms
trailer for the Korean drama Queen of Tears (doc. tvN/Queen of Tears)In an epilogue scene, Baek Hyun Woo and Hong Hae In were seen in a cherry blossom park with their child. Several neatly arranged photo frames highlighted their family moments. Notably, one frame captured Baek Hyun Woo with his family in the cherry blossom park, subtly indicating their unity and happiness.
4. Church Visit with the Princess
trailer for the Korean drama Queen of Tears (doc. tvN/Queen of Tears)Baek Hyun Woo and Hong Hae In’s commitment to their faith was depicted through their frequent visits to a church in Germany, seeking guidance. Epilogue photos revealed them praying with their children, instilling religious values from an early age.
5. Lavender Flowers at Hong Hae In’s Grave
trailer for the Korean drama Queen of Tears (doc. tvN/Queen of Tears)Baek Hyun Woo’s visits to Hong Hae In’s grave were marked by lavender flowers, reminiscent of their honeymoon in Germany. Despite Hong Hae In’s passing, the lavender symbolized their enduring love story.
6. Symbolism of Weather Changes
trailer for the Korean drama Queen of Tears (doc. tvN/Queen of Tears)Bright weather accompanied Baek Hyun Woo’s happy family moments, but the sky turned dark when Hong Hae In was absent, symbolizing Baek Hyun Woo’s emotional turmoil without his soulmate.
7. Location of Hong Hae In’s Cemetery
trailer for the Korean drama Queen of Tears (doc. tvN/Queen of Tears)The cemetery seen in Hong Hae In’s hallucination during their honeymoon turned out to be their actual burial place in Germany. This detail raised questions about whether they settled in Germany permanently.
Analyzing these subtle hints offers solace to fans mourning the end of Queen of Tears. Remember, these are just theories! Did you spot any other clues? Let’s discuss!