Synopsis
A chaebol heiress and her supermarket-heir husband decide to divorce — until a diagnosis forces them to face what they once felt.
What makes Queen of Tears worth watching
tvN's highest-rated drama ever and the breakout K-drama of 2024.
Queen of Tears represents a strong example of south korea romance from the 2024 production cycle. Korean studios have spent the past decade refining the kind of long-form storytelling on display here — careful character work, restrained pacing in the early episodes, and a willingness to let emotional beats land without overstatement. The blend of Romance and Drama elements gives the show its tonal signature, sitting somewhere between mainstream comfort viewing and prestige drama.
The cast is led by Kim Soo-hyun, Kim Ji-won, Park Sung-hoon, with strong supporting work from Kwak Dong-yeon. It originally aired on tvN, and has since travelled internationally through the streaming partnerships listed above.
Where to watch Queen of Tears online
You can currently stream Queen of Tears on the following platforms (regional availability varies):
- Netflix — see all Netflix Asian drama listings on DramaSeek.
Streaming rights for Asian dramas shift constantly. We update each title page when a new platform picks up a series or a contract expires. If a service is geo-locked in your region, see our guide to legitimate options for international drama viewers.
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