Queen of Tears exploits seemingly common tropes such as tycoon drama, love against status barriers, catastrophic sickness, and so on, yet it does not evoke any old feelings. On the contrary, it is a completely fresh breakthrough, offering storylines that defy established traditions that have become embedded in the consciousness of Korean drama fans over the years.

The drama begins with a familiar picture of the beautiful love story between the main leads: Hyun Woo a normal office employee falls in love with the company's new intern, Hae In. However, when Hae In's identity as a third-generation billionaire was revealed, Hyun Woo was swiftly taken into a picture-perfect world of money and luxury. And three years later, when he faced a horrific life, the bland and stale mood of the Korean love film genre vanished completely. Reality dumped cold water on Hyun Woo, but it intrigued viewers. Their fantasy love tale is now officially over; they sleep separately, eat meals apart, and eventually live separate lives, communicating only for work or disagreements.

Queen of Tears worked hard to show Hae In as a lady who is not frightened of anyone, never does anything she does not want to do, is hooked to work, and is fiercely motivated to achieve her goals but deep down her brave face was just a cover she built up to deal with the people who had mentally "abused" her and neglected her for many years. It could be her own family, her competitors, or even her husband whom she no longer dared to rely on... Hyun Woo, who was born into a loving family and normally utilizes tears to solve problems, is stranded in loveless ruins. Those differences in personality and perception led to miscommunication, and their sentiments gradually cooled.

What remained in my mind throughout the 16 episodes were: a cold wife who only admitted that she loved her husband very much when she knew her illness was about to reach its limit, a father who looks steady but crying secretly in an empty room when thinking he about to lose another child, a mother belatedly regret not being kind enough to her daughter for years, a brother that loves his sister so much but was insecurely by her image and talented... --> Hae In is simply the definition of this quote: "the most frightening thing is not death, but the realization that as you become accustomed to being loved and pampered, you will be unable to leave".

This is not a cliche story as some people said, it's a not story about a fairy love story but is: about parental love, a brother-sister relationship, and husband-wife where the loving changes because of circumstances and miscommunication. No matter how harsh life is, somewhere there is always someone who will cry, be heartbroken, and trade everything for you. It's just that you realize it sooner or later. Although there is some plot hole in the drama, it still entertains me and makes me cry like a river, excitedly waiting every week to watch.

Kim Ji Won is truly a "Queen" in the phrase "Queen of Tears", from appearance to acting, all have reached maturity and perfection. If 10 years ago we had a haughty lady Kim Ji Won at The Heirs, now that lady has become a luxurious and powerful tycoon. Every frame in which she appears, from her arrogant and decisive appearance when running the company to her clear, sunny beauty when she first started dating Hyun Woo, all me vibrant and nostalgic. Her micro expression, lines, her eyes are all so exceptional, she truly can play a brutality cold boss, a sensitive and vulnerable girl in just one ep. Kim Soo Hyun just proves that he's the highest-paid actor with his acting, and he has talent in choosing the best drama that led him to this success.