Follow the lives of married couples in the drama “Queen of Tears” as they navigate through the challenges of married life. Baek Hyun Woo (played by Kim Soo Hyun) and Hong Hae In (played by Kim Ji Won) encounter marital obstacles three years into their marriage, leading Hyun Woo to contemplate separation.
Their story began at their workplace, where Hae In concealed her identity as the company owner’s daughter while working as an intern. Hyun Woo found himself drawn to Hae In, initially believing she hailed from a humble background. Despite their differences, they tied the knot, facing the trials of marrying into disparate family backgrounds.
Despite differing backgrounds, their love for each other remains strong. Yet, gaining family approval poses a significant hurdle. Can they overcome it? Discover the tales of seven Korean drama couples from early 2024 who defy societal norms with their diverse backgrounds.
1. Baek Hyun Woo, hailing from a village, marries his colleague Hong Hae In, who unbeknownst to him, belongs to a wealthy conglomerate in “Queen of Tears” (starring Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won).
Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won in the drama Queen of Tears (instagram.com/tvn_drama)2. Kang In Ha, the illegitimate child of a chaebol family, falls for Na Hye Won from a modest background in “The Impossible Heir” (featuring Lee Jun Young and Hong Su Zu).
Lee Jun Young and Hong Su Zu in the drama The Impossible Heir (instagram.com/disneyplushotstarth)3. Pressured by his grandfather, affluent Lee Do Han opts for a contractual marriage with Na A Jeong in “Wedding Impossible” (portrayed by Jeon Jong Seo and Kim Do Wan).
Jeon Jong Seo and Kim Do Wan in the drama Wedding Impossible (instagram.com/tvn_drama)4. Yeo Jung Woo, born into a family of doctors, finds love with fellow physician Nam Ha Neul in “Doctor Slump” (with Park Hyung Sik and Park Shin Hye).
Park Hyung Sik and Park Shin Hye in the drama Doctor Slump (instagram.com/jtbcdrama)5. Seeking retribution, Heo Soon Young engages in an affair with Kwon Yoon Jin, initially from a wealthy family in “My Happy Ending” (starring Son Ho Jun and So Yi Hyun).
Son Ho Jun and Jang Na Ra in the drama My Happy Ending (instagram.com/tvchosuninsta)6. Jin Yi Soo’s influential connections assist him and Lee Gang Hyun in handling cases effectively in “Flex X Cop” (featuring Ahn Bo Hyun and Park Ji Hyun).
Ahn Bo Hyun and Park Ji Hyun in the drama Flex X Cop (instagram.com/sbsdrama.official)7. In “Marry My Husband,” Kang Ji Won marries Yoo Ji Hyeok, the son of a conglomerate, in a flashback to the past (portrayed by Park Min Young and Na In Woo).
Park Min Young and Na In Woo in the drama Marry My Husband (Doc. tvN/Marry My Husband)Despite their varied backgrounds, these Korean drama couples of early 2024 manage to earn their families’ acceptance. Together, they provide each other with unwavering support, enabling them to confront life’s challenges with resilience. Nevertheless, not all their relationships unfold as smoothly as initially envisioned.
