Queen of Tears depicts the life of a conglomerate’s son named Hong Hae In (Kim Ji Won), famous for his cold attitude. However, his life was not as perfect as others perceived. Various unexpected sufferings befell him.
One of his sufferings is living with guilt over the death of his older brother who saved him. This tragic incident occurred when he drowned while on holiday with his family as a child. This also incited his mother’s hatred towards him, blaming him for his brother’s death.
Feelings of guilt constantly surround Hong Hae In, even though he knows that this incident was fateful and he is also a victim. Just like several characters in this early 2024 Korean drama, they also live with guilt. Can they make peace with their past? Come on, listen to the story!
1. Feeling that her brother died in her place, Hong Hae In (Kim Ji Won) apparently feels guilty for her brother’s death in Queen of Tears.
2. Experiencing an accident that killed his parents, Lee Ji Han (Moon Sang Min) was traumatized by the rain and felt he had no right to be the heir in Wedding Impossible.
3. Parents died on his birthday, Do Do Hee (Kim Yoo Jung) felt he was the cause of the accident so he didn’t celebrate his birthday in My Demon.
4. His family was killed by enemies, making Jeong Jin Man (Lee Dong Wook) look after his nephew and live with guilt in the drama A Shop for Killers.
5. Seeing his mother dead, Kang Tae Ha (Bae In Hyuk) feels unable to save her and is traumatized in The Story of Park’s Marriage Contract.
6. Choi Yi Jae’s mother (Kim Mi Kyung) also felt guilty about her son’s death and decided to end her life in Death’s Game Part 2.
7. Ko Mi Ja’s (Kim Mi Kyung) stubborn attitude killed her best friend in the drama Welcome to Samdal-ri. She also lives with guilt.
8. The patient died during surgery, Yeo Jung Woo (Park Hyung Sik) was traumatized by undergoing surgery in the drama Doctor Slump.
The guilt surrounding these characters in the early 2024 Korean dramas stems from their inability to make peace with the past. The influence of those around them plays a significant role in their mentality. However, some characters are also blamed by those around them, perpetuating their self-blame. Fortunately, they find a way to make peace with their past, enabling them to live happily.