The finale of the Korean drama Queen of Tears (2024) Episode 12 struck a chord with the audience, leaving hearts heavy. Like many TVN dramas, Queen of Tears (2024) saw the demise of one of its supporting characters, Hong Man Dae.
Yet, viewers have offered various theories about the death of Hong Hae In’s grandfather and the illicit funds he possessed. Let’s delve into these theories below, but beware, spoilers ahead!
1. Intentional Suicide for Inheritance
Hong Man Dae (played by Kim Kap Soo) gradually recovers his memories, but struggles to reach out to his family due to his health. Some viewers speculate that he may have revealed the secrets, including the slush funds, to Hong Hae In (played by Kim Ji Won) through a recording pen.
To ensure Hae In’s access to the pen, Man Dae may have purposefully taken his own life, especially considering his restricted contact with his family due to Moh Seul Hee’s (played by Lee Mi Sook) interference. With Man Dae’s demise, Seul Hee’s power of attorney over the Queens Group is nullified, potentially restoring control to the Hong family.
2. The Grandfather’s Fake Death
Refusing to accept Man Dae’s death, some fans theorize that his passing might be a hoax. They suggest that Grace (played by Kim Joo Ryung), absent from the funeral, might have assisted Man Dae. Perhaps he was secretly transported away in an ambulance by Grace, supported by clues such as Hong Beom Ja’s (played by Kim Jung Na) remark about her father’s warm hands and Man Dae’s apparent tears while on the gurney.
3. Discovery of Hidden Funds by Yoon Eun Sung
Man Dae’s demise facilitates the Hong family’s return home and their search for the panic room containing the slush fund. In Episode 12’s climax, characters including Baek Hyun Woo (played by Kim Soo Hyun) and others discover the room’s entrance, expressing shock at its contents. Some viewers speculate that Yoon Eun Sung (played by Park Sung Hoon) may have already found and taken the funds, as evidenced by his mother’s unchanged demeanor despite Man Dae’s death and Seul Hee’s loss of power. If the Hong family fails to secure the funds, recordings from Hae In’s pen might prove crucial. What’s your take on these theories?
Each theory offers a unique perspective on the twists and turns of Queen of Tears, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the next episode.