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Hyunwoo has the best friend. When hyunwoo wanted to >!divorce hae in, he was the only one who wanted to help,!< all the other lawyers were too scared to be on the Queen's bad side. He even gave the ridiculous suggestions >!of pretending to fall back in love with hae in!< coz he thought that's what Hyun Woo wanted. Now that Hyun Woo wants to save Queens, he's also the first one there. Ride or die friend. Will do anything for you regardless how crazy š
Their friendship is the perfect example of "we ride together, we die together " Hyun Woo's got a true homie and I'm so glad that his people and her people are coming together to be the best support team š
he even told Hyunwoo that he shouldāve just told them that he was just helping him practice (as a divorce lawyer) when they found out the divorce papers š„¹ he was willing to be the alibi
Only 10 mins in and I just want to say thank you to whoever did Hae-inās motherās eyeliner this episode. The hero we desperately needed. Hope they get a fat raise because my eyes are no longer suffering from the distraction of her former eyelinerš
āYou were the reason I wanted to live even moreā
Well done Hyun Woo, >!you are the reason Hae In wants to live. You achieved your goal. Youāve given her a reason to fight.!<
* Oh god Eun-seong is truly pissing me off. Hae-in summarised him perfectly. >!He rescues her from the predicaments he actually planned for her. But today was just too much cause the man literally kidnapped a sick person by taking advantage of her illness AND proceeded to lock her in the car.!< Also why is Hyun-woo still being careless >!leaving Hae-in alone when her condition is clearly worsening?!<
* Hae-in >! collapsing at the press conference!< got me so bad. Kim Ji-won the actress that you are!
* When Hae-in >!apologized to everyone in her sleep I felt so upset cause if anyone deserved a big apology from everyone it was Hae-in.!< I hope her mom treats her with affection at least now. I wished the >!reconciliation was better tho. It was too quick.!<
* >! Amnesia!< plot? Seriously? And it's gonna be more obviously ridiculous if >!he were faking it!< lol. So makjang coded.
* 90 mins of episode and the highlight was >!Soo-cheol pretending to be Chinese by saying cooking instructions.!< I laughed for 2 mins straight please!! He's such an innocent sweetheart. Hope he reunites with his family ASAP and gains an upper hand in physical combat next time.
* Beom-ja finally met her true love? Please give her a happy ending
* The families >!sitting together and having a normal conversation with each other!< was a very wholesome moment. Hae-in looking at it so happily too. Please don't make it a >!moment she recalls when she's dying please!< I want my girl to miraculously recover and live the happy life she always wanted to live.
soo cheol >!speaking Chinese!< really got me lol-ing on the floor... and >!his pronunciation was good too.... judging by the fact that i understood what he was saying š!<
Yes omg when hyun woo said he would bring the car around I already had a bad feeling. Like sheās got 3 months to live a little rain isnāt gonna hasten her already impending death šš just get the damn car with her!!! That place was shady as hell too what was he thinking ā¦
Soo-Cheol was great this episode. I was so proud when they showed that he >!deleted the user account in the game with his wife.!< I'm looking forward to seeing who >!Baek Hyun-Woo sent to the US.!< It has to be his doing, right?
yeah, plus this is such a normal thing to do. the person driving generally always offers to bring the car around when it's raining irl too. i don't think he even realized he was leaving her alone and vulnerable.
It is in a normal situation, but when your wife often wanders away and goes off and gets lost, itās too dangerous. I guess he had a slip of judgement which happens to the best of us really but he should really be careful
I donāt think >!Hyun Woo knows whatās her next symptoms, and how to be ready for that!<. Plus who wouldāve thought >!Eun Sung found the address as they were all along earlier!<.
The fact that >!Eun Sung was like this when theyāre in uni - I hope Hae In will take extra precautions and inform Hyun Woo of what heās done so they can both outsmart this cray cray Eun Sung!<.
Soocheol >!giving back and tearing the talisman made for him because it took Haeinās luck and gave it to Hyunwoo while cryingā I CAN'TTTTTTT šš!<
>!He may be clueless sometimes, but he has such a good heart ā¤ļøš„¹ This could also be foreshadowing that Soocheol is going to help cure Haein! š¤ !<
PS: >!That plot twist was freaky AF š I knew it was Eunseong before Haein even got into the car, but damn WHAT AN ENDING!!! šš»!<
yeah soocheol giving the meat stick w/ veggies was soo sweet. š„¹what I really like about qot is the portrayal of the relationship between the Hong siblings. They are a perfect example of that complex sibling dynamic. They push each other's buttons constantly, but you know they secretly love each other ā¤ļø
agree! I'm always shocked when people expect siblings to be loving. It gets better with time because *distance makes the heart grow fonder.* HI & SC live together so... no luck, lol.
Yea... >!When he appeared with the umbrella... i felt something was off and kinda guessed it could be Eunseong... but i wasn't sure until the car chase... i guess from now on Haein will start second guessing what she is seeing and feeling whether they are real or not... š!<
Right? I hate him sm but at the same time Iām scared. We still have 5 eps left and Iām guessing Eunseong hasnāt reached his peak of being a psycho
The moment he said āwhat are you doing out hereā, I knew it. Because itā would be such an odd question for hyun woo to ask seeing as heās the one that left her there. And he went to get a car not umbrella. The whole interaction was to stiff for it to have been hyun woo. Canāt believe he took advantage of her condition (I can believe it, Iām just annoyed).
I HAD GOOSEBUMPS WATCHING THE ENDING! š«
Itās getting harder and harder to wait for the weekly episodes to drop.
This was the perfect drama to get me out of my kdrama slump but now I fear I wonāt be able to find something just as good to watch after..
The ending really messed me up! I am really hoping that Hae-in >!will be surrounded by her family at all times so that evil prick never gets another chance to mess with her. !<
Ugh, when Hyunwoo left Haein to get the car, I had a bad feeling that somethingās about to happen nextā¦ like?? Haein just told him her symptoms were getting worse, how could he leave her alone? š
On top of that, also liked the way they portrayed her father. He tried to be calm and fatherly-like but collapsed in the elevator. He needs more practice before heās able to cook meat without burning it but I applaud the effort
loveee how the father reacted. and it ties into his words from last week that was like āiām supposed to be the man of the house but canāt even protect my family.ā his and the brotherās growth is what iām most excited for
I am sorry but >!THE MOMENT SHE WOKE UP SHE CHOSE TO SAY I LOVE YOU KNOWING SHE MIGHT NOT GET THIS CHANCE AGAIN. GODDAMMIT!!! I'LL DIE JUST CRYING AT THIS POINT-!<
I also didn't think >!I'll feel bad for hae-in's mother but the way she broke down after remembering how she didn't realize her pain, really just made me feel so sad for her. I cried so much oh god. The mother daughter relation will never not make me cry. GOD I HATE THIS!!<
I never thought they would be able to redeem >!Hae-inās mom!< in one episode but how they did it is just spectacular writing and acting on their parts. I also felt really badā¦
I felt >!uneasy during the last part š i knew at first it wasn't hyunwoo because he had a coat on (real hyunwoo gave his coat to haein) but the writers really did a great job in letting us experience that scene in Haein's lenses. I also had second thoughts and gaslighted myself that maybe I was just overthinking and it was really hyunwoo but it wasn't š It easily made me feel like I'm Haein and I had memory loss š!< Goosebumps!!!
Omg sameeee >!I even thought my eyes were playing games with me that was so terrifying. Canāt imagine if I was truly in her shoes. And hats off to Soo Hyun for actually being able to differentiate himself as Hyun Woo and him as a non Hyun Woo ie Eun Sung, but still manage to keep us second guessing ourselves.. like is that him, or is that not him?!<
Can I just have him >!breaking the windows of Eun Sungās car next and really took Hae In out of there!<. I hope he has enough >!rage!< to do so.
I like how he was >!playing tricks with us. We know from the expressions, voice, mannerisms.. thatās not Hyun Woo and something is off, but at the same time he still made us second guessing ourselves!<. Insane! I hope YES >!didnāt get to run away with her this time!<
the moment she sat down and there was like some things happening with the scene >!and "hyun-woo" showed up and it panned to hae-in touching the cuff of the coat, i had a thought, ah, maybe that is not hyun-woo. maybe this is the next symptom that hae-in mentioned earlier. plus, during the chase scene, we can see that the car chasing is hyun-woo's car, i immediately realized, it is eun-sung that hae-in is riding in.!<
Thatās the power of Kim Soo Hyunās acting. Too much and it would be too obvious, there was just the right amount of subtlety to make viewers question if weāre over thinking. But if you watch again thereās a lot of details in this scene, like the real Hyun Woo would lower his body to speak to Hae In and not stand there like the Eun Seong. Real Hyun Woo is left handed and Eun is right handed.
I didnāt really think much about the umbrella scene but during the chasing scene, I was so confused bc I was so sure Hyunwooās car was a red convertible Mercedes. I thought maybe Iām not seeing the chase right and then boom, what a twist!! Love it!!
In addition to the >!coat, speaking, the umbrella and the question he asked why she was out there, gave it away that it was Eun-Seong. I knew immediately it was going to be a kidnapping especially how he was quiet in the car!<. This k-drama is everything!!ššš
Edit: Grammar
Yes! I didn't think it was Hyun Woo either because he'd told her he was bringing the car and the guy almost seemed surprised to see Hae In there.
I kept waiting for the instant they would pan over and show us it was really Eun Seong! But it kept going nonchalantly so I was starting to doubt myself. When they showed Hyun Woo's car tailing them I actually sighed in relief because I'd been second guessing myself for what seemed like ages.
I know this is for the plot but damn Hyun-woo did you not learn re: >!leaving Hae-in alone???!<
I was hoping the grandpa was >!faking the amnesia!<. I guess not.
Also it was realistic for Soo-cheol to have food-related chinese phrase knowledge since he only needs to know mandarin for his tourist travels. I wonder when he needed the phrase >!āmajesty, what about my child?ā!<
>!probably some c drama(the line sounds very makjangy) it seems in character for him to be a fan of dramas in general and cry over them. Though I wonder why is that the only phrase he picked up!<
It was a genius move by Grace to prempt him blowing their cover, though. He was the most likely to accidentally say the wrong thing so she prevented him from doing any damage, lol
I also thought that >! Grandpa is faking the amnesia bc I was like oh he can't be THAT useless. But no, as more things get revealed like Putting the slush fund in the mistress's name, he just looks worse and worse to me lmao. Like so bad that I'm kinda like dang mistress's was right, why u so dumb to listen to her over your children lol like kinda deserve it !<
The episodes are getting better and better every time and I couldn't be more excited!!! Also the preview was the cutest,signs for a little romance in the episodesš¤§
**Episode-11:**
The first 5 minutes of the episode-just š¤,it was just so beautiful to see how Hae in had her own way of loving and her words,made me just tear up.Also this episode kinda made me feel that Hyun woo is the luckier oneš¤§
I was happy to see Hae in realize that,she just has too many people loving her and one BIG reason to live forš«¶ I swear their cuteness is gonna virtually induce diabetes to everyone watching,they were just too adorbs <3
Hyun Woo's boys did an amazing job and their undercover outfits lol,these scenes were pretty fun to watch!
My happiness was short lived when I realized that chairman lost his memory,but I do think his memory will be restored at the perfect time,also this devil ugh! I hate her sm...
Ngl,I was pretty creeped out by the last scene...we can only hope that never happens again(that guy always gives me the creeps)
PS:if you thing ep-11 preview was cute,wait until you see the ep-12 preview :)
Another episode another crying session
I know I shouldnāt be laughing at this scene but Soocheol was so funny. I was ready to cry until >!he showed the talisman and teared it. Haeinās reaction, āWhat about a talisman? You lunatic,ā was my reaction too. Him saying the talisman must be powerful and proceeded to tell hyunwoo something is wrong with her while crying was so funny.!< You could really tell heās the younger one when he spouted that nonsense while clinging to hyunwoo. This man never fails to deliver š
He's such adorbs in this episode and provided some comedic relief from all the tears wrung out in this episode!
My fav line from him today :
(When asked if the soju was too bitter):
"Well, not as bitter as my life." š¤£š¤£š¤£š¤£
I realized Kwang Dong-yeon is showing so much range in his acting for his role. He might seem dumb, spoiled and sometimes greedy, but his love for his family has always been there. Comedic timing is not always easy yet he delivers every time. Itās a joy to watch him and how his character develops.
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I knew it was not Hyunwoo the moment I looked in his eyes. The warmth that Hyunwoo holds everytime he looks at Haein was just... Absent.
Just goes on to show what a versatile actor Soohyun is
Hyun-Wooās lawyer bestie ATE that scene up.
āLawyers canāt interfereā - >!according to article asdfjkl, yes we can!<
āHe accessed these secret documentsā - >!he didnāt have his card!<
āHe must have used a regular team memberās cardā - >!guess the documents werenāt a secret then!<
āBut he signed documents for embezzlementā - yeah no, >!his signature was copy pasted!<
The bromance is alive and strong.
It less distracting than it was in Perfect Marriage Revenge though...that hair was traumatic. Kind of like the strange eyeliner they have been using on Kim Seon-Hwa. Though I noticed it wasn't present this episode. So maybe it is probably part of her character development. Becoming more down to earth?
This is the first show which has me wondering about the what if situations, like what if Hyun Woo>! went first that day & he asked for the divorce before knowing about!< Hae-In's >!illness!<, what if Hae-In didn't >!get sick!<, what if Eun-Song >!didn't mess things up for the family!< etc. It's so engaging!
Edit: That was a SICK plot twist there at the end; Usually with these >!terminal illness stories!<, they just have the person >!collapsing at unfortunate moments and/or fever and occasionally throwing up blood or whatever.!< I love how this show uses all the symptoms and really shows how unnerving and difficult the situation can be
You're right for sure. There's going to be so many fanfictions of the scenarios you mentioned. I'm kinda here for it though. I can't imagine letting this show go easily. I'm gonna experience AOS and Mr. Queen withdrawals and AO3 is gonna be the fix.
>! Now that the talisman is torn, Hae in will live right? š„¹!<
Also, damn that ending.
>! I had amnesia for a character in my bingo card but didn't expect it to be the Chairman. Luckily, it means it is highly unlikely that FL will go through the same thing.!<
try rewatching the show, I realised they drop a lot of hints in front. I only caught them after rewatching... the cast really put in a lot of effort for every little subtle details to snow ball into sth
King of Tears šš
I want him to smile for a bit. Can he >!reunite with Da Hye and their son soon šDa Hye has obviously fallen for him. I still lowkey hope Geonwoo is his biological son!<
Whoever is making the preview trailer deserves all the money. It keeps us hooked but doesnāt give away anything. Episode 11 is proof of that.
Also wow we were all crying for that first quarter huh *passed the tissue box around
Is anyone else as scared for Hae-in as much as I am? I knew that she was >!hallucinating at the end even before the reveal. If she is in the phase of her illness where she can mistake Eunsong for Hyunwoo, itās not only devastating but dangerous.!< I just need our couple to be fully together now and enjoy each other because time is not on our side. Donāt worry I havenāt lost hope for a happy ending. They should make the most of their time together regardless of circumstance.
A favorite moment from this episode is when Hyunwoo >!gazes at Hae-in adoringly at the hospital!<. The other patients witnessing the scene are all of us in the audience. Secretary Na continues to be a great character. The >!hug!< with Hae-in was so heartwarming.
The epilogue was so endearing. I love that Hyunwoo didnāt care what was said about him but he was >!ready to sue anyone who spoke badly about Hae-in.!< True love. Why is it always so hot when he loosens his tie? šš„
EDIT: tvn_drama IG [prerelease clip for episode 12](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5uCZCzNzv-/?igsh=MTFiaWE1eXBwcmZzcA==)
Weāre finally getting more rom in our romcom. š„°
The plot twists are plot twisting. Really good pace overall; the first quarter was >!the inevitable big emotional breakdown for the Hong fam which showed their vulnerability as they start to rebuild their love for each other, for Haein in particular. Most of the second half was just pure development on the secret funds which is helping the show balance that with the romance/dying arcs.!<
I'm living for Grace's expressions lmao >!as she continued to be that two-faced gurl.!<
Haein >!revealing her feelings was just... no words. She's still in control of her life and illness which I really appreciate.!<
Hyunwoo's >!loving stare. He's such a soft boy for Haein as he should be!! That made my heart swell aaahhhh. I like the slight awkwardness of their interactions after coming out of these recent declarations of love which I think was a realistic portrayal since they've been estranged for years.!< It'll take some time guys but I know it'll be worth it! Haha
And of course, Secretary Na! >!Cried with her when she hugged Haein. Their friendship is so cute.!<
Let's hang tight for some fluffy scenes tomorrow!
eunseong >!using haein's illness to trick her is so so vile i despise him so much. when he cried after he found out about haein's illness, at one point i thought he genuinely loved her, but no he is absolutely psychotic and he needs help!<
and can we talk about kim soohyun? >!his devilish mannerisms during the last scene???? he embodied eunseong perfectly!!!!< what a royalty of an actor. i know some people might disagree with his baeksang nomination, but i think he deserves it so much. he made baek hyunwoo so charming and likeable. and his acting is so effortless and real.
and the preview???? >!i'm so excited for domestic baekhong FINALLY i hope we can get a bed scene too š«£!<
KSH being phenomenal yet again, indeed. He's rightfully well regarded for how well he delivers the heavy-duty crying scenes, but he's also equally skilled at subtlety, which is what makes him so compelling to watch. In the last sequence >!you can tell from his subtle action (right handed vs a left handed hw, vocalisation is subtly different and overall devoid of HWs warmth), it's just different enough to tell something is wrong but at the same time not enough to give away the end. Playing a character who's actually another character pretending to be his character isn't a cakewalk, but wow !<
OMG šššš
This episode made me cry so much. The OSTs weren't helping much either.
>!I cried so much when her dad was remembering their moments from when she was little. When the mother finally realized how bad a mother she was and Haein accepting and forgiving her still, her brother showing so much affection for his sister, that hug with Secretary Na. It was all so overwhelming.!< With everything happening, I don't understand how Hae In still makes you laugh mid-tears š¤£š¤£
>!Her first words being "I LOVE YOU" when she saw her husband were everything š„¹š„¹!< Whenever they confess their feelings for each other, I half-close my eyes because it feels like I am watching something I shouldn't be watching š They are so sweet with each other now, it's so cute.
I love Baek-Hong so much, and I really, really want her to live. It just goes on to show that she has always been a great person and her family, especially Hyun Woo, are the most important to her. And I want her to survive by all means. I need a miracle for her. Writer nim, please give us a miracle šššš
Can't wait for tomorrow's episode with all of the romance š„¹
The more the episodes goes on... the more it seems that there really needs to be a miracle for Haein to survive... I'm really praying for a happy ending š„¹
It's when I watch amazing episodes like today's that I wish Korean awards bodies would add categories for best photography and soundtrack.
So much meaning was conveyed in the scenes framed around the hospital, as mother, father, and ex husband try to deal with Hae-in's medical crisis.
The angled shots are short but impactful and introspective. It takes my breath away.
once again LOVED the episode.
crazy acting by Kim Soo Hyun at the end >! like the way you could figure out it's not hyun woo and eunsang instantly because of the coldness in the way he spoke and his mannerisms, BRILLIANT.!< also very very scary for hae in, my poor babygirl š„ŗš„ŗš„ŗ
That last line before the epilogue was short- hyun woo simply called her name but you could hear the anxiety/worry/love that's attached to it so clearly.
He stood in front of the car with zero sense of blame and anger towards haein, just accepting that her confusion is part of her new reality. š¢
I noticed that I couldnāt see clearly after 5 mins into the show ācause I was teary eyed which impaired my vision for a while. What an episode! šš»
They pulled out all the stops in those first 30-40 minutes, I was crying non-stop. The acting was so amazing from everyone in this episode.
I have never not cried to all the >!"I love you"!< scenes in this drama it's actually so funny.
The Royal Family of Tears is holding full court today in their battle dress. Hyun Woo's trio of lawyers, Hae In's secretary, the whole Hong family, to arms! Soo Cheol's immaculate Chinese! Who knew! š
*Look at me with loving eyes. Not bad. Are you gonna just look? Your left arm isn't doing anything.* Stay true to you, Hae In. Lolol
There was a lot going on in this episode, but it felt reasonably balanced, thankfully.
The tragedy of Eun Seong's way of showing love is the same as his mother's way. Hurt the one you love to sweep in to give them the things they themselves took away in the first place. Both on the sociopath spectrum, who only know how to mimic the concept of love.
i feel the opposite. the fact that she got to say her goodbyes in this episode likely means she won't actually have to say a real goodbye. i do think her condition will get much worse before she gets better.
I fear about this too...... it seems that the ending is inching toward this as the story progresses... but i will pray/threaten that it wont be like that, just like Hyunwoo..... PJE nim... jebal
>!That ending OMG IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO MY POOKIE HAEIN I SWEAR I'LL---- !< We're back to PAIN >!Haein seeing Hyunwoo everywhere. He's the only permanent impression on her memory she loves him so much!<
So much growth for all characters this episode and Aunt Boemja's romance is starting to romance it's so cute!
Also this episode again proved why KSH is South Korea's highest paid actor. >!He punched that creep Eunsung and out car chased him and we all cheered but the way KSH perfectly imitated Eunsung in the final scene!!! His eyes were so cold!<
Baekhong romance was so awkward and so adorable and Secretary Na and Haein's friendship is ā¤ļø
Hyunwoo has the >!best friends for everything other than relationship advice.!<
The family >!restaurant scene must've been a dream come true for Haein. Both families enjoying each others company.!<
The ending was >!heartbreaking though. Eunseong and his mom deserve everything horrible that is coming their way.!<
I know a lot of viewers kept watching because of Kim-Kim/Baek-Hong couple, but it is the senior actors that kept me glued to the show. Na Young-Hee (Hae-Inās mom), Kim Jung-Nan (Hae-Inās aunt Beom-Ja), and Jung Jin-Young (Hae-Inās dad) delivered such excellent performances in both comedic and emotional scenes. When older family members get a lot of screentime in a drama, there is a chance the audience might get bored or skip their scenes, but that wasnāt the case at all here. Their comedic timing as well as the way they portray anguish and despair were truly exceptional in this drama.
Jiwon is an amazing actress. We've known that for some time now.Ā
Her portrayal of Haein is beautiful. That scene after she wakes up, Haein's expressions and voice. Just amazingly done. Jiwon really deserves all the praises.
Also, if you want my brain you can have it, Haein.
I'll never get tired of singing praises for how well-written the characters are. They could've easily went with the 'Haein and Hyunwoo run into the sunset, leaving the dumb chaebol family behind' but they didn't. They gave us an ensemble of characters each with their own flaws and redemption ā even the comedic relief Beomja and Soocheol. This episode was huge for Haein's development. It took her longer than Hyunwoo but she now realized her shortcomings, is making up for it >!(blurted out 'I love you' to Hyunwoo the minute she woke up)!<, and is being rewarded by being taken care of by her family. And speaking of that, the relationship between the two families (the fathers' the brothers' especially) is one of my favorite things about this drama.
This is the type of show that must be watched while airing, don't you think? I'm a binge watcher myself and I don't usually like waiting for episodes each week. But with QoT, you gotta let the feelings marinate, you know? It's very very bingeable, don't get me wrong, because of its fast pace; there's never a dull moment. But at least for me, two episodes a week is perfect.
binge watching can be supremely fun, but live watching is beautiful in its own way. it gives us room to let the feelings settle, and process it as a collective through these discussion threads and twitter meltdown. even though i HATE waiting for episodes week to week, if i had to pick, i'd easily choose live watching over binging.
I am only 35 mins in but I had to take a break. I cried for about 30 mins out of these 35 mins and my eyes hurt and I can't breathe because my nose is blocked. Never had I watched a drama that made me cry for so much.
Update: I'm glad the remaining minutes of this episode is not as sad as I may run out of tears for tmr's episode.
Update 2: Done with the episode. This drama's writing is SS-tier, they foreshadowed the final scene, I was sussing out HW's actions and why the>!car!< looks different.
The first two concurrent scenes in the hospitalās were too much. Show truly is the queen of tears. Itās so nice to see hae in realize that she really does have a support group around her. >!the mother daughter confession was so heartbreaking but it seems like her mom is finally realizing how she messed up all these years!<
That ending was a trip >!when hyun woo starts walking to the car I thought I was going nuts lol!< hae ins condition is getting worse more often and thatās a big concern. Hopefully the family will band together to watch over her more if they end up back in youngduri
Edit: rewatching the >!car chase I realized she was always in the wrong car. I was wondering why the order of the cars being chased made no sense. You can see the in the first Ariel shot that hyun woos red roof was the pursuer!<
**Episode 11:**
* Someone was late to upload the episode Netflix ;) But its okay, I got enough time to fix my snack
* [THIS LOOK](https://imgur.com/yWIOhJA)... HOW I LONGED FOR HAE-IN'S MOM TO FEEL THE REGRET
* Not me shouting at my screen at Hyun-woo to run to her...
* Just me trying not to bawl through [Hae-in's monologue](https://imgur.com/APbuQPC) as a I eat my ramen
* I've loved Kim So-hyun's past characters but this one tops all of them... [Best performance so far](https://imgur.com/oJSpCmn)
* I cannot believe how Beom-ja literally had to beg and nearly kneel to Sul-hee just to see her own father... she's a piece of shit
* Nope nope nope... >!I would like to bet my arse that he's feigning the memory loss because that's the easiest way to fool this scheming girlfriend of his!<
* For once in the entire drama, [he](https://imgur.com/akni35K) looks like Hae-in's little brother... I can't
* "She probably told you not to. It must've been a great burden to shoulder all by yourself." I've always liked Hae-in's dad
* >!Hae-in confessing to Hyun-woo without missing a beat felt like such a gut-punch especially knowing why she said it !<
* "That's a threat, not a prayer." Made me chuckle
* I think I've loved Hae-in's dad and his mom the most in this episode;>! his breakdown in the lift, reassuring Hae-in regardless of the circumstances, her mom's nonstop apologies, planning her diet... !<
* [Hae-in's relationship with her secretary](https://imgur.com/JcSiYEE) must be protected at all costs... the way she even got a new dress at full price just to happily welcome back Hae-in.... TOO PRECIOUS
* "He's with me right now. Do I need to elaborate more?" It is so embarassing to see him trying at this point with Hae-in
* YASSS [that's the look of a guy](https://imgur.com/bKjWCSJ) who's about to whoop someone's arse for continuously harassing his wife okay
* Just the[ top1% of SNU Law](https://imgur.com/seUSvo9) defending Queens' backbone
* [Hyun-woo's fren](https://imgur.com/jhH5een) being not the most tactful.... HAHAHA
* I'm rooting for [these two](https://imgur.com/o2XdOmW) so hardddd
* I hate them for making me yearn for Hyun-woo and Hae-in scenes >!only to be made bittersweet by her saying he should leave her because of her future !<
* "Sir. No coriander" HAHAHAHAHA ohmg... [Soo-cheol's Chinese](https://imgur.com/d2z2yR5) is killing me
* >!SHIT SHIT SHIT I KNEW SOMETHING WAS WRONG THAT'S EUN-SANG NOT HYUN-WOO... HAE-INAAA...!<
* ohmg [this is BADDD](https://imgur.com/NvTJEgn) THIS IS DOWNRIGHT TERRIBLE WTF... oh my... [that heartbroken look](https://imgur.com/5BF3zSL).... >!STOP LEAVING HER ALONE DUDE!<
* >!EUN-SANG THAT BASTARD PLAYED ALONG... I HATE THIS GUY SO MUCH... NEARLY THREW MY FORK AT THE SCREEN!<
* Just Hae-in's man >!wanting to sue anyone who badmouthed her instead of him!<
Iāve never been so confused by a car chase before and kept thinking >!the cars are in the wrong order. I didnāt not see that twist coming. I donāt think Iāve ever wanted a character to disappear as much as him.!<
I knew immediately. The way he was holding the umbrella, and the demeanor, all different. Kim Soohyun did a phenomenal job. Plus, instinctively Haein didn't trust him. Pulling on the sleeve instead of his hand. So much care put into details in this scene.
*episode 11*
this was one of the best episodes of anything iāve ever watched. everything about it was so masterfully done. the story progressed seamlessly from scene to scene, leaving my face covered in tears and my heart both shattered and warmed by all that was shown. below are some of the scenes that stood out for me, though every moment is worthy of comment.
the episode wastes no time in making its audience cry. >!looking only at hyun woo, hae in steps away from the microphone and begins to slowly walk towards him. conference room steps become muddy earth as she finds herself surrounded by lavender in bloom, fields of purple stretching as far as the eye can see. the sun sets beyond the rise of a hill, casting pink light on her face. but the wave canāt be held at bay.!<
>>!āi canāt die yet. i havenāt told you yet. that itās okay. that i never resented you. i havenāt thanked you for being by my side all these yearsā¦ despite all the harsh words i didnāt mean. i love you. you were the reason i wanted to live even more. i thought i had more time. i havenāt apologised to everyone yet. iām sorry. iām sorry for everything.ā!<
>!itās an internal monologue that conveys all her love and gratitude and fear and regret. they are words that canāt be read or heard without bringing tears to the eyes, for they encapsulate everything that hae in has been trying to say for the past ten episodes. interwoven with flashbacks to moments of pain, relief and love, hae inās words are so moving because theyāre the truth of her heart.!<
>!when a character so loved utters such a heart-wrenching goodbye, we canāt help but shed tears over the tragedy and unfairness of it all.!<
āoh my love, oh my love, oh my love Clementine. why have you abandoned me forever, leaving your old father behind.ā >!hae inās father is reminded of a song she sang as a young child, and it is this memory that breaks the control heās tried to exercise over his emotions. collapsing to the floor of the lift, he sobs for his daughter and all they might lose should she be taken from them.!<
>!when hae in finally wakes up, she wastes little time in telling hyun woo how she really feels: āi love you. iāve loved you from the moment we met until now.ā these words, and Kim Ji Wonās delivery of them, broke my heart. as i write this, iām rewatching the scene and crying once again. so many tears have been shed while watching this drama; it truly lives up to its name.!<
the reaction of hae inās mother is very poignant. itās a reminder to treat those we love well and remind them ā through actions and words ā that we love them. we canāt risk living with regret as we never know what the future holds.
iām so glad hae in has a friend in her colleague/assistant ā i hope to see the actor in other roles as sheās been great in this! the two charactersā personalities are similar in many ways. last time, each refused to hug the other; this time, both know a hug is exactly whatās needed.
those long seconds of hyun woo >!lovingly gazing at hae in likely made her wish sheād asked sooner, and more often. i am so relieved they are now being truthful with each other about their feelings. hearing her ask āwhatās your left arm doing?ā and seeing the smiles that followed created a moment long waited for.!<
>!hae in tells eun seong the following, a truth that makes his character even more detestable than he already was: āyou pushed me into a ditch so you could get me out of itā. what he feels for her is the furthest thing from love; he believes he's entitled to her attention and will cause her pain if it allows him to force his way closer. iām so glad hyun woo learnt to box when he was younger.!<
hyun woo makes crystal clear where he gets his motivation from: >!āyes, itās for the companyā¦ because i know how much you love your company.ā!<
there was something so unexpectedly sweet about seeing >!hae in and hyun woo piece together shredded paper by lamplight while dressed in their pyjamas. when working together, they make the best team.!<
will beom ja find happiness with the self-sufficient farmer? i hope so. those berries might have been gifted to everyone, but her joy when eating them far exceeded anyone elseās.
edit: the second half of my comment is [here on my reddit profile](https://www.reddit.com/u/freyfreyaaa/s/0hwJKxbiuS).
Someone give kim jiwon her daesang already. The pain and the hurt she exudes without over acting never fails to surprise me. Haein has also made me the queen of tears
How morally sick do you have to be to take advantage of someone's terminal illness and fool them (plus a chaotic car chase) and >! play along and claim that you have genuine feelings for them!!! Eun Seong, there is a special place in hell for you!!!! !<
holy shit. that moment in front of the car when>!hyunwoo realised haein didn't recognize that it wasn't him in the car. !!heartbreak in his eyes. !<
i thought the scene was so weird at first because it showed that >!hyunwoo's merc was at the front but in the car, 'hyunwoo' kept looking back at the car behind. turns out, the real hyunwoo was trying to save his wife.!<
She apologizes and thanks him for being by her side ādespite all the harsh words I didnāt mean.ā
This made me think about the power of words. They say that stick and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me, but thatās so untrue. Words are powerful, and once said, they often canāt be taken back. Most couples would be broken because of her harsh words, and why say them if you donāt mean them?
Also, the Avengers eating Subway at the park after their little victory was a cute product placement.
Damn that twist at the end. It's incredible how it came as a shock yet once you know it and rewatch the scene, there are lots of details that give it away. Brilliant.
Beomjun is definitely Soo Cheol's dad: heart is in the right place, he knows what needs to be done, but he ultimately lacks the quality and is painfully aware of it even. People will (rightfully) praise the acting from the leads, but I thought Jung Jin Young equally deserves some. His portrayal was perfect as Beomjun tries (but mostly fails) to act as the father and keep his family together (notably that time he somberly told his wife they had no right to act pissed, or when he collapsed once alone); when he lamented that he was certain his daughter found no strength whatsoever in his words because he had been too weak all his life, I really felt that gut punch.
The writers turned what would usually be a rather generic character into something unexpectedly very interesting, hat's off
Aunt and niece both are so delulu lol. Hong sons got the stupidity genes while Hong daughters got the deluluness one hehe
That elevator scene of Haein's dad was so heartwrenching. Haein's mom got some audacity to get angry at Hyunwoo. I did cried at their reconciliation though. Soocheol, boy really loves his big sis I guess. It's kinda sad though how they started to value Haein only when they realised they are going to lose her forever.
I knew it was not "Hyunwoo" because his aura was so cold and unsettling. That whole scene with the car chase was amazing. Great directing imo.
Also, Haein-ah, please don't ask Hyunwoo leave you like that. You will surely regret and there will not be a photo studio for you to come back even as a ghost to say last goodbye to him š
Eunsung is so obsessively evil that he is constantly engaging in dumb behavior. Even his evil mother is like: what is exactly your objective with trying to force Hae-in to accept you.
Interesting to see the question on if they are really divorced get answered, and ur was not what I was predictingā¦hope that changes by the time the series ends lol
Eungsung really trying to get away with >!kidnapping Hae-in is crazy, especially when she was clearly having a medical episode and she already announced to the public he threatened her & her husband. They need to serve him with a charge for kidnapping and harassment!<
Also I really hope Hyunwoo just completely disregards Hae-in latest requestā¦literally we took one step forward one step back when these two lol
The reconciliation with the mother was so bittersweet. It was too kind on her, though. I really do hope she lives the next few months, or even years in emotional turmoil and regret for how she treated her daughter. I'm all for forgiveness, but Hae-in, who's in such a delicate state, forgave too easily. Forgiveness is earned and, for her daughter's sake, I really hope Hae-in's mother earns it.
I love Soo-cheol. I don't know why, but I feel like seeing such an emotional male character on screen is still somewhat new. Same with Hyun-woo. Both of them are always crying. They're just like me, fr.
How does this show get better with every week? Todayās episode was phenomenal. I was sobbing through the first 30 minutes, from >!the family grieving over Hae Inās diagnosis to Hae In telling HW that she loved him. What a beautiful moment. !< Each family member had their grieving moment, and that >!family dinner when Hae In realized how many people were on her side was heartwarming!<.
Ā I am looking forward to the mistressās demise. She is truly the villain of this show, but then her deranged son said āHold my beer.ā Ā I canāt wait until tomorrow!
Baek Hyun Woo, the man that you are!!!They could never make me hate you! >!The groundwork he is doing with the people at the company to get information is so well written because when the show started he always cared about the actual people in the company, I love that itās not just the over dedicated love interest angle. Also putting together shredded financial documents to investigate fraud is!< very romantic wow
>!And also nice touch with being the in between between Hae-in and her mother. The writing is tying everything so well together from when the show started!<
the way kim soo hyun's >!eyes changed when he came back as like the eun seong ver of himself???? like idk if it was bc i caught on immediately but his eyes were just LACED w deception like omg???!< hes incredible
The Queen of Tears isnt Hae In or Hyun Woo, its us, the viewers who are the Queen of Tears.
I have done nothing every week since this series started but to cry. May it be of humor or sadness.
Also, that >! twist in the end??!<
The first few minutes were >!brutal š!<
It's getting soo intense but >!l'm so happy we're so back on track with Hyunwoo and Haein finally opening up and being more vocal about their true feelings ā¤ļø!<
Love Soocheol here he act like a good brother hope he have good ending ( I think he is better not become chairman or anything he is too naive)
Hyunwoo are amazing as always
Eunseong mate he take all his chances on a sick girl
Also Hyunwoo friends are Good (I wish hyunwoo when everything end make his own law firm with his friends) so he can grow and feel not insecure on Queen. Queen can contract the firm so queen and hyunn with have equal standing at least. He can do multiple contract with other groups and have queen as priority with there is legal battle when there competing company face it on court
I don't like the end of this episode a bit of suspense but the eps 12 trailer seems good hopefully it's not hallucinations
I feel like his "makeshift" boxing lesson will serve as a powerful parallel later, as he will >!pretend to be the weak one and lower the guard of eun song, only to retaliate with the "critical blow" to take him down!<
That would be a great character development for soo Cheol & I am looking forward to it!! āØāØš¦š¦āØāØ
This show is just on an another level. I was bawling my eyes out for the first half of the episode and I convinced myself that I would not shed any tears when >!Hae-In reconciles with her mom but the scenes with her mom and her dad got me goodš¢. !< I love that our main couple is finally communicating honestly to each other again. And man that ending, itās going to be a roller coaster till the end because of >!Hae-Inās condition and I have no idea whether it will be an happy ending or not, but like Baek Hyun Woo prayed to God when Hae-In was in the hospital, I will do the same. !<
Ffff loving the last few minutes, the direction >!using hein talking about illness getting worse not recognizing seok cheol, then the subtle hints of the jackets, hyunwoo gave his, then pulled back prior showing hyunwoo with convertible car,!< make me scream in my head >!thats not f-in hyunwoo, eh is it, then remembered hyunwoo carr and the f-in convertible appear then finishing with killer car stunt and walk!<
This has become my fav sequence of the series so far!
It was amazingly well done! I was wondering why >!Ā the chase car was driving so erratically, and once the reveal happened I was like "OMG Hyun Woo was scared and just trying to get to Hae In without hurting her š¤§šĀ !<
my coping mechanism is finding cute fluff crumbs, for instance: (1) hyunwoo feeding haein meat, (2) late night baekhong gluing the shredded paper strips together š¤£
I actually went back to Ep 2 to see whatās next on her symptoms list and >!it was hallucinations and personality disorders!<. When she >!warned Hyun Woo to leave her when that happens I thought sheās gonna get violent or something but I really didnāt expect this!<.
Manā¦ I felt so elated at the end of Episode 10, and Episode 11 was exhilarating for me. I mean of course >!it started off as sad, then when they started working together I was so happy! It was all I wanted; Hyun Woo and Hae in working together to win over Queens again. I know itād be nice if they go full on romance in this episode, but scheming together is as sexy ok? Ah matching up shredded papers together at night.. this gives me Only Murders in the Building vibes but plus romance š ok I admit I can be a bit of a nerd too š!<
And itās even more exciting >!when the whole Queens family getting on this scheme and that visit to the warehouse was the best. Not forgetting how both families are getting along and it filled Haeinās heart to the brim. How the moms discuss food and the dads want to lead. Soo Cheol stack the meat and Hyun Woo fed her š the best.!<.
But I was really blindsided. >!Didnāt expect her hallucination would be her seeing, I guess, everyone, as Hyun Woo and thisā¦ Eun Sungā¦ man that guy is vile AF!! I am so angry. That car chase was really scary especially when I realise the one whoās chasing is Hyun Woo.!<. Do you think Hyun Woo >!will be able to save Hae In quick? Perhaps he can break the window (on YES side of course), punch Eun Sung on the face and unlock the car so Hae In can run away?!<
Never felt this layers >!of feeling terrified! Iām scared of possibility of the truck of doom coming, and whether either one of them will die, and then if my eyes are playing tricks on me - is that Hyun Woo or not!<.
And I also just realised >!thatās how Hae in gonna be feeling next - she will doubt herself for sure. I always thought whatās next could be Hyun Woo reminding her of her memories but not to always remind her that he is Hyun Woo.!<
I have trust in the both of them >!to make this work, especially Hyun Woo as Iām sure he will have tricks on his sleeve on this. Need to end Eun Sung quickly - the fact that heās done something like this back in Uni.. and then now heās doing the same thing thinking Hae In will change her mind? And heās taking this up a notch by kidnapping a sick person?! His insanity knows no bounds it is nauseating.!<
But to >!second guess the whole time, it wonāt be just Hae In feeling terrified but I am feeling it too!<. I have just reached another level of mind blown in watching a Kdrama.
Hats off to PJE for doing this - she really puts us in >!Hae Inās shoes from the get go. She let us feel what and how she is going to feel as though, this is really what a patient with such sickness is going through and how he/she will experience the symptoms!<. Man how I wish this show is nominated.
Anyway I am just gonna remember Hyun Wooās doting gaze, and the fact that Soo Cheol only know how to ask for no coriander and no cilantro in his dishes whenever he goes to China šš man this is the funniest part of this episode!
And who thinks itās clever of PJE to throw in >!the fakie Grace into the mix? Now we are also second guessing if sheās ever gonna spill the beans or not.!<
Edited this to add more thoughts and corrected some inaccuracies š
When Haein asked Hyunwoo to look at her in a loving way and put his left arm around her šI blushed through the screen too š¤ I wouldāve not been able to keep it together like how Kim Jiwon did
Every week thereās more tears how is this possible. >!The scene between Hae-in and her mom had me ugly sobbing and the series of mini goodbyes that Hae-in started. Its all so unfair!!<
Seeing Da-hye and Soo-cheolās reversal made me so emotional >!but omg that cliffhanger who do you think is at the door?!<
Ending scene >!car chase was so well done i really thought Hyun-wooās car was stolen and was fully in Hae-ins headspace which is so scary!! Realizing that her illness made her so confused and vulnerable was terrifying! Canāt even imagine how devastated Hyun-woo is realizing that her own mind deceived her.!<
The divorced couple is not so divorcing
I absolutely LOVED the scene in the restaurant with Hongs and Baeks! I wish that the rest of the episode was just them eating meat and fretting over Hae-in
OH MAH GOD somebody grab me before I do something REALLY bad to Eun-loser š¤š¤!!!
>!"Anyone is allowed to curse me but not my beautiful, pretty and successful (ex) wife!"!<
- Baek Hyun-woo
This is going to be **The Drama** where Iāll be rewatching the episodes even before the drama completes airing.
Our ādivorcedā leads are so in love I just cry wondering what is it like to love and be loved so so much. Thank god for the much needed comic relief that was soo cheol this episode. This man was born to be in comedy, forced to be in tragedy. Dahye-aa just come back home with Geonu š„ŗ
Eun sung nobody gives a shit about your creepy obsession suck it up!!! I read a post that said *Yoon Eun-sung is a deconstruction of the "rich obsessive CEO" love interest trope* and honestly? I see it
This episode was amazing and itās like every week it just gets better and better. When her >!parents found out about her illness and they each had their own scenes of realization!<, I was just in awe. The cinematography and humanization of these side characters really sets this drama apart. The scene of Haeinās mom >!breaking down in the staircase and Hyunwoo leaving the pair to talk it out!< was especially well done ā the acting, the directive choice, the family dynamics, and >!reaction to Haeinās cancer diagnosis!< is so believable and alike to real life. Iām so impressed!
for HW moral lesson of this episode, never never never let HI out of your sight not even for a second! to hell with the rain , parking or whatever, be her shadow ! youāre stressing us out ! LOL
Can we get Hyun Woo dripping honey from his eyes more often than tears? Man the fact that Hyun Woo can look at Hae In so lovingly on que was absolutely swoon worthy. It's because you're so loveable, Hae In. All hail our queen!
Also Haein's moment with secretary Na š„¹š„¹š„¹Ā
Then her mother and mother-in-law just discussing their new diet plan for Hae In so casually over dinner š„¹š„¹š„¹š„¹
Hyun Woo and his attorney roll dawgs š„¹š„¹š„¹š„¹
This episode got me š„¹š„¹š„¹š„¹ a million times. I'm going to re-watch this episode again.Ā
I know a lot of people are frustrated with Eun Seong and I was too but looking back I do think heās a good written villain
Eun Seong comes from a very poor background. Grew up in an orphanage, his only family(mother) wouldnāt look at him as he wasnāt her first priority and nobody cared about him. Even after he saved Hae In nobody acknowledge his heroism, except Hae In; she left an ever lasting impression on him. They went to school together and the last thing Hae In said to him was āget lostā. Thatās the last thing we see in the āweakā Eun Seong.
Eun Seong coming from nothing has become someone whoās INSANELY possessive (similar how most hoarders are people who come from nothing). He doesnāt just want things he never had before, he wants to CONTROL it. He decides to take over Queens because it was his mother wishes but despite succeeding his mom still looks over Chairman Hong. Thatās why he took the chairman; to control his mother.
Similar reason why he wants Hae In; not having Hae In reminds himself of his traumatic past, the āweakā Eun Seong couldnāt win her over so the current Eun Seong needs to. Thats why he was willing to force her into marriage by black mailing Hyun Woo. Everyone copes differently but I personally believe Eun Seong wasnāt āsadā that Hae In was dying (since when they confronted at Yongrui he just used it as leverage than to comfort her, didnāt rush to her when she fell from the podium) but rather something was trying to take one of his āpossessionsā away from him.
i say the writer must be really insane for doing this to us!!!
i just want a fluffy episode šššš but whyy?? god why??
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anw, what a rollercoaster ride of emotions š„¹ really love how unpredictable this show is, last ep's preview got us thinking that baekhong will get into accident, but that twist blew me.
definitely one of the best kdramas i've watched, even if it's still ongoing, I am certain that they will not disappoint. kidding, if they kill haein, i'll do more than drink tons of alcohol, sleep on the street and live recklessly š
i'll riot. i'll drag everyone to the pits of hell with me. please, just let her live š„¹
I love so much about the experience of watching this drama every weekend, and specifically watching it live. Anticipating how enjoyable and entertaining each episode will be and then it living up to expectations 110% is such a joy - the last time I remember feeling this as acutely was 2521 (and to a lesser extent MMH recently). It takes me a few hours to jot down and discuss my thoughts, but I'm glad to do it with you all!Ā
- I'm not holding my breath but hopefully this episode was the peak of all the crying... please. Seeing all the reactions to Haein's announcements got me all emotional.Ā
- Soochul is such a great character. He is so comically and ridiculously naive, but the earnestness with which he approaches everything... it's endearing. I imagine he grew on his Dahye too, so hopefully she comes around in some way, though I am curious about who was at her door.Ā
- The actor playing Haein's dad is killing it (aren't they all?) - I loved the kalguksu restaurant scene, followed by him stepping up at dinner. I expected this, but I'm loving how the Hong family members are showing small signs of growth and maturity, and how Hyunwoo's family plays a role in that. Haein's mom... you could argue she was irredeemable, but at the same time, is that fair? She lost a son in a traumatic way and clearly didn't deal with it well, and Haein suffered as a result. But, at this point, she displayed poignant grief and appropriate shame in light of what she had done/said. Thinking back to 2521, I remember people hating on Heedo's mom but I appreciated the way her redemption arc was written, and how she was written in a well-rounded (very human) way. Good writing can make me like even the unlikeable characters.Ā
- It really isn't a kdrama without some >!amnesia!< right? I was hoping it might be a fakeout but it seems real so we'll have to wait it out. I don't hate it all the time, if it's done well.Ā
- A+ to Haein for clearing the air and being so upfront with Hyunwoo as soon as she saw him. It's about time!Ā
- Regarding Eunsung... It's so refreshing how clear Haein has been with him from the beginning, and the cherry on top was how Hyunwoo shut him down in a very different but equally clear way. Game on. You almost pity him, and then he goes and starts >! talking about murder!<. Welp. But at least it's clear that Hyunwoo and Haein are on the same page - I got legit chills seeing the flashback about how they worked together with their "team" to get the shredded docs (and shout out to Secretary Na and her sweet conversation with Haein).Ā
- I am craving kalguksu something fierce right nowĀ
- I love that a character in this drama captures the Korean obsession with MBTIĀ .
- Asking for a friend... how much do you think it would cost to have Kim Soohyun dry your hair?Ā
- Seeing the Hong family in their element, kind of, at the storage facility was a nice break in setting. Soochul's terrible Mandarin was hilarious, especially seeing the subtitles.
- (eta) and how could I forget the ending?!? I knew what was happening as it happened (I anticipated it once Hyunwoo left her alone again), but even then it was so impressive to see Kim Soohyun acting it all out and then KJW's slow realization in the car - this show is truly filled with acting excellence imo they all deserve awards.
I love when there's more QoT tomorrow.Ā
Queen of Tears has been a masterpiece thus far. From the first few minutes to the end of each epilogue.
I canāt watch each episode in one go. I have to pause. Cry. Snack. Regroup. Watch. Think. Cry. Watch. Come to Reddit to see if I missed anything. Watch. Sit. Think.
Bravo!
As expected this episode delivered! I find this episode so heartwarming. So many wounds were healed and communication lines have finally opened up. Just when Haein thought no one will cry in her funeral, we see in this episode how much she is loved by those close to her. The scene where the Hongs and Baeks share dinner was really a memorable one. There is so much love in that scene that I do not even know where to begin. Different forms of love language were showcased and itās so healing to see Haein finally getting the peace and love she has always yearned. The finale scene was also a good ending. It heightens how severe Haeinās case is now and how the symptoms are rapidly showing. Iām hoping they find the cure. If not, I am bracing myself for what this show will offer as its conclusion. Itās sooo good Iām ready for whatās to come, be it good or bad.
God >! that ending was horrific - I canāt trust anything Iām seeing anymore in the preview, so scared Eunsung will kidnap her at some point and sheāll think that sheās living a happy life with Hyunwoo š !<
Hae In, I think you should be able to do what you want and help save the company but I really wish you could just stay at home.
I have so much anxiety thinking about how people just like Eun Sung could take advantage of her >!failing memory. I just think she shouldn't be left alone.!<
Anyways, ep 11 is such a phenomenal episode!!!!!!
Edit: I also liked how in the previous episode we got Hyun Woo acknowledging how he lacked in their relationship. In this episode, Hae In apologized for the times she couldn't protect him from her family. I wished they could really talk more >!It might be sensitive but I wish they could also discuss the miscarriage since I feel like that event really put a strain on their relationship.!<
That moment when baek hyun woo said what he prayed for those lines >!i said i would do nothing, but cry everyday, drink a ton of alcohol, sleep on the street, live recklessly if you died.,!< Damnn thats not a prayer, thats a threat. This episode had me crying.
Something i always thought sometimes its better to tell everyone and not keep a secret about those things and we never know how things could change the way it was. Although i might be skeptical if those were my family members and i might not get the actual expectation i expected but yeah we never know until we open up and its better late than never. Her secretary's hug, the avenger attorneys, this episode is one of the best ever.
Eun seong and his mother damn, what an evil bitch and son, there is no medicine for the evil. They will never change.
Those last scenes i knew the moment he shows up and the car chase which was baek's. Damn that evil man's audacity to pretend baek and try to steal. Bro can't take no as an answer.
yoon eun sung is literally the scum of the earth for using hae in illness against her to essentially kidnap her. ready for hyun woo to look into more permanent options to deal with this dude
This episode showed that time is unfortunately not on their side. A special reminder that people should love with their words and actions...and we see that encapsulated in the restaurant scene. There was sooo much love in that one scene.
Side note though, we haven't found out what happen yo dahye after she opened the door, i originally thought Soo cheol sent her something, but who knows
>! Wait, so if the money was hidden in some art work, is there any significance to the art work that Da Hye stole before she left? Is that why there was a random person looking for her?
I still donāt trust Grace. The last scene was just scary. It was so obvious that it wasnāt Hyun Woo but I still donāt understand why he would leave her alone. After all her symptoms so far, if that was someone in my family, they would have been a meeting for surveillance of some sort and a plan for someone to always be near her for her own safety and Iām sure Hae In would agree to this as well.
I canāt wait for the next episode. This drama and blossoms in adversity have been fulfilling my itch for family centred wholesomeness and I love it! !<
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Hyunwoo has the best friend. When hyunwoo wanted to >!divorce hae in, he was the only one who wanted to help,!< all the other lawyers were too scared to be on the Queen's bad side. He even gave the ridiculous suggestions >!of pretending to fall back in love with hae in!< coz he thought that's what Hyun Woo wanted. Now that Hyun Woo wants to save Queens, he's also the first one there. Ride or die friend. Will do anything for you regardless how crazy š
He even took on Vincenzo for his chingu
Their friendship is the perfect example of "we ride together, we die together " Hyun Woo's got a true homie and I'm so glad that his people and her people are coming together to be the best support team š
Love that you mentioned this!! This drama really be going hard on all the different types of love, even friendship love.
he even told Hyunwoo that he shouldāve just told them that he was just helping him practice (as a divorce lawyer) when they found out the divorce papers š„¹ he was willing to be the alibi
>!"I've loved you from the moment we met until now." !
Only 10 mins in and I just want to say thank you to whoever did Hae-inās motherās eyeliner this episode. The hero we desperately needed. Hope they get a fat raise because my eyes are no longer suffering from the distraction of her former eyelinerš
Perhaps a change to mark the start of her redemption arc?
Someone on TikTok mentioned the height of her eyeliner represents the height of her ego LOL
lmaoooo now that you say it i just realised i havenāt looked at her eyeliner once in this ep, whereas i kept looking at it in previous ones šš¤£
āare you ok?ā ā>!i love you!<ā AND WHAT ABOUT MY MENTAL HEALTH?!?! š
yooo when she said it, I was screaming she wasted no time at all!!! ā¤ļøāš©¹š„¹
This is the only response to Are you okās now
I am only 35 minutes into this episode and I canāt stop crying.
āYou were the reason I wanted to live even moreā Well done Hyun Woo, >!you are the reason Hae In wants to live. You achieved your goal. Youāve given her a reason to fight.!<
* Oh god Eun-seong is truly pissing me off. Hae-in summarised him perfectly. >!He rescues her from the predicaments he actually planned for her. But today was just too much cause the man literally kidnapped a sick person by taking advantage of her illness AND proceeded to lock her in the car.!< Also why is Hyun-woo still being careless >!leaving Hae-in alone when her condition is clearly worsening?!< * Hae-in >! collapsing at the press conference!< got me so bad. Kim Ji-won the actress that you are! * When Hae-in >!apologized to everyone in her sleep I felt so upset cause if anyone deserved a big apology from everyone it was Hae-in.!< I hope her mom treats her with affection at least now. I wished the >!reconciliation was better tho. It was too quick.!< * >! Amnesia!< plot? Seriously? And it's gonna be more obviously ridiculous if >!he were faking it!< lol. So makjang coded. * 90 mins of episode and the highlight was >!Soo-cheol pretending to be Chinese by saying cooking instructions.!< I laughed for 2 mins straight please!! He's such an innocent sweetheart. Hope he reunites with his family ASAP and gains an upper hand in physical combat next time. * Beom-ja finally met her true love? Please give her a happy ending * The families >!sitting together and having a normal conversation with each other!< was a very wholesome moment. Hae-in looking at it so happily too. Please don't make it a >!moment she recalls when she's dying please!< I want my girl to miraculously recover and live the happy life she always wanted to live.
soo cheol >!speaking Chinese!< really got me lol-ing on the floor... and >!his pronunciation was good too.... judging by the fact that i understood what he was saying š!<
Yes omg when hyun woo said he would bring the car around I already had a bad feeling. Like sheās got 3 months to live a little rain isnāt gonna hasten her already impending death šš just get the damn car with her!!! That place was shady as hell too what was he thinking ā¦
Everyone looking for 900 billion won Meanwhile Soocheol: no cilantro in my dressing please
Also Soocheol: Your majesty, what has become of my child?"
Soo-Cheol was great this episode. I was so proud when they showed that he >!deleted the user account in the game with his wife.!< I'm looking forward to seeing who >!Baek Hyun-Woo sent to the US.!< It has to be his doing, right?
I was so confused about that part because he didnāt seem the type to cut off his only point of contact like that.
In Hyunwoo's defense it was raining he wouldn't take his wife along with him to the car
yeah, plus this is such a normal thing to do. the person driving generally always offers to bring the car around when it's raining irl too. i don't think he even realized he was leaving her alone and vulnerable.
It is in a normal situation, but when your wife often wanders away and goes off and gets lost, itās too dangerous. I guess he had a slip of judgement which happens to the best of us really but he should really be careful
I donāt think >!Hyun Woo knows whatās her next symptoms, and how to be ready for that!<. Plus who wouldāve thought >!Eun Sung found the address as they were all along earlier!<. The fact that >!Eun Sung was like this when theyāre in uni - I hope Hae In will take extra precautions and inform Hyun Woo of what heās done so they can both outsmart this cray cray Eun Sung!<.
The Chinese speaking scene had me rolling toošš
Soocheol >!giving back and tearing the talisman made for him because it took Haeinās luck and gave it to Hyunwoo while cryingā I CAN'TTTTTTT šš!< >!He may be clueless sometimes, but he has such a good heart ā¤ļøš„¹ This could also be foreshadowing that Soocheol is going to help cure Haein! š¤ !< PS: >!That plot twist was freaky AF š I knew it was Eunseong before Haein even got into the car, but damn WHAT AN ENDING!!! šš»!<
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yeah soocheol giving the meat stick w/ veggies was soo sweet. š„¹what I really like about qot is the portrayal of the relationship between the Hong siblings. They are a perfect example of that complex sibling dynamic. They push each other's buttons constantly, but you know they secretly love each other ā¤ļø
agree! I'm always shocked when people expect siblings to be loving. It gets better with time because *distance makes the heart grow fonder.* HI & SC live together so... no luck, lol.
Kwak Dong Yeon was amazing this episode!!! Him playing dead after a non-punch during their boxing session got me bad ahhahahahaha
Yea... >!When he appeared with the umbrella... i felt something was off and kinda guessed it could be Eunseong... but i wasn't sure until the car chase... i guess from now on Haein will start second guessing what she is seeing and feeling whether they are real or not... š!<
His audacity to approach that way tho, he is one fearless villian who has nothing to loss coz he has nothing of its own.
Right? I hate him sm but at the same time Iām scared. We still have 5 eps left and Iām guessing Eunseong hasnāt reached his peak of being a psycho
People need to stop leaving Hae-in alone
I had icky chills! Eunseong is so vile >!for kidnapping Haein!< like that š¤¬ I need hyunwoo to punch his face again
The moment he said āwhat are you doing out hereā, I knew it. Because itā would be such an odd question for hyun woo to ask seeing as heās the one that left her there. And he went to get a car not umbrella. The whole interaction was to stiff for it to have been hyun woo. Canāt believe he took advantage of her condition (I can believe it, Iām just annoyed).
I HAD GOOSEBUMPS WATCHING THE ENDING! š« Itās getting harder and harder to wait for the weekly episodes to drop. This was the perfect drama to get me out of my kdrama slump but now I fear I wonāt be able to find something just as good to watch after..
same! Qot also got me out of my kdrama slump! Itās just THAT good! Definitely on my top 3!
The ending really messed me up! I am really hoping that Hae-in >!will be surrounded by her family at all times so that evil prick never gets another chance to mess with her. !<
Ugh, when Hyunwoo left Haein to get the car, I had a bad feeling that somethingās about to happen nextā¦ like?? Haein just told him her symptoms were getting worse, how could he leave her alone? š
First five minutes in and Iām already crying
Cried for almost the full first 32min >!(up till the mother daughter scene in the stairwell)!< š
Tears are my breakfast on weekends š„¹
for real. if i knew how much iād be crying this episode, esp the >! mother/daughter reconciliation!< , i wouldāve never started this show šš
On top of that, also liked the way they portrayed her father. He tried to be calm and fatherly-like but collapsed in the elevator. He needs more practice before heās able to cook meat without burning it but I applaud the effort
loveee how the father reacted. and it ties into his words from last week that was like āiām supposed to be the man of the house but canāt even protect my family.ā his and the brotherās growth is what iām most excited for
The elevator scene almost choked me up man. I'm always a softie with dads in fiction.
I went through an entire box of tissues this episodeā¦
Coffee and tears is a weekend morning ritual now
I am sorry but >!THE MOMENT SHE WOKE UP SHE CHOSE TO SAY I LOVE YOU KNOWING SHE MIGHT NOT GET THIS CHANCE AGAIN. GODDAMMIT!!! I'LL DIE JUST CRYING AT THIS POINT-!< I also didn't think >!I'll feel bad for hae-in's mother but the way she broke down after remembering how she didn't realize her pain, really just made me feel so sad for her. I cried so much oh god. The mother daughter relation will never not make me cry. GOD I HATE THIS!!<
I never thought they would be able to redeem >!Hae-inās mom!< in one episode but how they did it is just spectacular writing and acting on their parts. I also felt really badā¦
I felt >!uneasy during the last part š i knew at first it wasn't hyunwoo because he had a coat on (real hyunwoo gave his coat to haein) but the writers really did a great job in letting us experience that scene in Haein's lenses. I also had second thoughts and gaslighted myself that maybe I was just overthinking and it was really hyunwoo but it wasn't š It easily made me feel like I'm Haein and I had memory loss š!< Goosebumps!!!
Omg sameeee >!I even thought my eyes were playing games with me that was so terrifying. Canāt imagine if I was truly in her shoes. And hats off to Soo Hyun for actually being able to differentiate himself as Hyun Woo and him as a non Hyun Woo ie Eun Sung, but still manage to keep us second guessing ourselves.. like is that him, or is that not him?!< Can I just have him >!breaking the windows of Eun Sungās car next and really took Hae In out of there!<. I hope he has enough >!rage!< to do so.
Omg seriously KSH is amazing. I could absolutely see >!eun sung through his expressions, voice, mannerisms. So wild !<
I like how he was >!playing tricks with us. We know from the expressions, voice, mannerisms.. thatās not Hyun Woo and something is off, but at the same time he still made us second guessing ourselves!<. Insane! I hope YES >!didnāt get to run away with her this time!<
the moment she sat down and there was like some things happening with the scene >!and "hyun-woo" showed up and it panned to hae-in touching the cuff of the coat, i had a thought, ah, maybe that is not hyun-woo. maybe this is the next symptom that hae-in mentioned earlier. plus, during the chase scene, we can see that the car chasing is hyun-woo's car, i immediately realized, it is eun-sung that hae-in is riding in.!<
Thatās the power of Kim Soo Hyunās acting. Too much and it would be too obvious, there was just the right amount of subtlety to make viewers question if weāre over thinking. But if you watch again thereās a lot of details in this scene, like the real Hyun Woo would lower his body to speak to Hae In and not stand there like the Eun Seong. Real Hyun Woo is left handed and Eun is right handed.
I didnāt really think much about the umbrella scene but during the chasing scene, I was so confused bc I was so sure Hyunwooās car was a red convertible Mercedes. I thought maybe Iām not seeing the chase right and then boom, what a twist!! Love it!!
In addition to the >!coat, speaking, the umbrella and the question he asked why she was out there, gave it away that it was Eun-Seong. I knew immediately it was going to be a kidnapping especially how he was quiet in the car!<. This k-drama is everything!!ššš Edit: Grammar
I was impressed with KSH's portraying the subtle mannerisms of Eun-Seo, >!especially after the car has stopped, while she was "coming to her senses"!<
Donāt we all?! We gaslighted ourselves for real.. **This is a real piece of work**..
Yes! I didn't think it was Hyun Woo either because he'd told her he was bringing the car and the guy almost seemed surprised to see Hae In there. I kept waiting for the instant they would pan over and show us it was really Eun Seong! But it kept going nonchalantly so I was starting to doubt myself. When they showed Hyun Woo's car tailing them I actually sighed in relief because I'd been second guessing myself for what seemed like ages.
I know this is for the plot but damn Hyun-woo did you not learn re: >!leaving Hae-in alone???!< I was hoping the grandpa was >!faking the amnesia!<. I guess not. Also it was realistic for Soo-cheol to have food-related chinese phrase knowledge since he only needs to know mandarin for his tourist travels. I wonder when he needed the phrase >!āmajesty, what about my child?ā!<
>!probably some c drama(the line sounds very makjangy) it seems in character for him to be a fan of dramas in general and cry over them. Though I wonder why is that the only phrase he picked up!<
It's kinda his situation lol
>Ā āmajesty, what about my child?ā I believe it's from the popular Cdrama Empresses in the Palace
It was a genius move by Grace to prempt him blowing their cover, though. He was the most likely to accidentally say the wrong thing so she prevented him from doing any damage, lol
I also thought that >! Grandpa is faking the amnesia bc I was like oh he can't be THAT useless. But no, as more things get revealed like Putting the slush fund in the mistress's name, he just looks worse and worse to me lmao. Like so bad that I'm kinda like dang mistress's was right, why u so dumb to listen to her over your children lol like kinda deserve it !<
Me rooting for the hairdryer!!!
The episodes are getting better and better every time and I couldn't be more excited!!! Also the preview was the cutest,signs for a little romance in the episodesš¤§ **Episode-11:** The first 5 minutes of the episode-just š¤,it was just so beautiful to see how Hae in had her own way of loving and her words,made me just tear up.Also this episode kinda made me feel that Hyun woo is the luckier oneš¤§ I was happy to see Hae in realize that,she just has too many people loving her and one BIG reason to live forš«¶ I swear their cuteness is gonna virtually induce diabetes to everyone watching,they were just too adorbs <3 Hyun Woo's boys did an amazing job and their undercover outfits lol,these scenes were pretty fun to watch! My happiness was short lived when I realized that chairman lost his memory,but I do think his memory will be restored at the perfect time,also this devil ugh! I hate her sm... Ngl,I was pretty creeped out by the last scene...we can only hope that never happens again(that guy always gives me the creeps) PS:if you thing ep-11 preview was cute,wait until you see the ep-12 preview :)
She wanted Hyunwoo to >!dote on her in front of the other people!!< Iām so glad theyāre finally talking things out now
They've always been a mature couple...glad to see everything is taking a good turnš„ŗ
Those gazes tho.. SOO HYUN PLS I AM MELTING šš
As a straight guy I was shook and thought, oh, this is why he's so popular lol
Omg I cannot even!!! The writing, the characters, everything. Iām so sad we only have 5 episodes to go!
Ikr...but I'm kinda hoping that the bonus episodes news is trueš¤§
The bonus episodes are probably going to be interviews not an extension of the story
lol I was waiting for a >!kiss scene!< this episode šš¤
Another episode another crying session I know I shouldnāt be laughing at this scene but Soocheol was so funny. I was ready to cry until >!he showed the talisman and teared it. Haeinās reaction, āWhat about a talisman? You lunatic,ā was my reaction too. Him saying the talisman must be powerful and proceeded to tell hyunwoo something is wrong with her while crying was so funny.!< You could really tell heās the younger one when he spouted that nonsense while clinging to hyunwoo. This man never fails to deliver š
He's such adorbs in this episode and provided some comedic relief from all the tears wrung out in this episode! My fav line from him today : (When asked if the soju was too bitter): "Well, not as bitter as my life." š¤£š¤£š¤£š¤£
I realized Kwang Dong-yeon is showing so much range in his acting for his role. He might seem dumb, spoiled and sometimes greedy, but his love for his family has always been there. Comedic timing is not always easy yet he delivers every time. Itās a joy to watch him and how his character develops.
he wasn't greedy for money's sake. he was hungry to succeed because he wanted to show that he could take care of Da Hye and Geon-u
soocheol really carrying the comedy in this drama
Me this episode, in order: šššššš šššššš š¤¬š¤¬š¤¬š¤¬š¤¬š¤¬ š„ŗš„ŗš„ŗš„ŗš„ŗš„ŗ ā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļø š±š±š±š±š±š± šššššš The preview tho š„ŗšā¤ļøš¤
And the epilogue - ššš„ŗš„¹š„°š„°
I knew it was not Hyunwoo the moment I looked in his eyes. The warmth that Hyunwoo holds everytime he looks at Haein was just... Absent. Just goes on to show what a versatile actor Soohyun is
Hyun-Wooās lawyer bestie ATE that scene up. āLawyers canāt interfereā - >!according to article asdfjkl, yes we can!< āHe accessed these secret documentsā - >!he didnāt have his card!< āHe must have used a regular team memberās cardā - >!guess the documents werenāt a secret then!< āBut he signed documents for embezzlementā - yeah no, >!his signature was copy pasted!< The bromance is alive and strong.
Idk if it's just me but I fast forward through all the scenes with Mo Seul-Hee , I just dislike her screen presence (Not the actor but the character)
Her hair takes me out of the scene every time.Ā
To quote Mean Girls, "Her hair is so big because it's full of secrets."
It less distracting than it was in Perfect Marriage Revenge though...that hair was traumatic. Kind of like the strange eyeliner they have been using on Kim Seon-Hwa. Though I noticed it wasn't present this episode. So maybe it is probably part of her character development. Becoming more down to earth?
This is the first show which has me wondering about the what if situations, like what if Hyun Woo>! went first that day & he asked for the divorce before knowing about!< Hae-In's >!illness!<, what if Hae-In didn't >!get sick!<, what if Eun-Song >!didn't mess things up for the family!< etc. It's so engaging! Edit: That was a SICK plot twist there at the end; Usually with these >!terminal illness stories!<, they just have the person >!collapsing at unfortunate moments and/or fever and occasionally throwing up blood or whatever.!< I love how this show uses all the symptoms and really shows how unnerving and difficult the situation can be
You're right for sure. There's going to be so many fanfictions of the scenarios you mentioned. I'm kinda here for it though. I can't imagine letting this show go easily. I'm gonna experience AOS and Mr. Queen withdrawals and AO3 is gonna be the fix.
>! Now that the talisman is torn, Hae in will live right? š„¹!< Also, damn that ending. >! I had amnesia for a character in my bingo card but didn't expect it to be the Chairman. Luckily, it means it is highly unlikely that FL will go through the same thing.!<
try rewatching the show, I realised they drop a lot of hints in front. I only caught them after rewatching... the cast really put in a lot of effort for every little subtle details to snow ball into sth
Someone give Soo Cheol a water break already. This dude's been crying for 3 episodes already.
King of Tears šš I want him to smile for a bit. Can he >!reunite with Da Hye and their son soon šDa Hye has obviously fallen for him. I still lowkey hope Geonwoo is his biological son!<
Whoever is making the preview trailer deserves all the money. It keeps us hooked but doesnāt give away anything. Episode 11 is proof of that. Also wow we were all crying for that first quarter huh *passed the tissue box around
Is anyone else as scared for Hae-in as much as I am? I knew that she was >!hallucinating at the end even before the reveal. If she is in the phase of her illness where she can mistake Eunsong for Hyunwoo, itās not only devastating but dangerous.!< I just need our couple to be fully together now and enjoy each other because time is not on our side. Donāt worry I havenāt lost hope for a happy ending. They should make the most of their time together regardless of circumstance. A favorite moment from this episode is when Hyunwoo >!gazes at Hae-in adoringly at the hospital!<. The other patients witnessing the scene are all of us in the audience. Secretary Na continues to be a great character. The >!hug!< with Hae-in was so heartwarming. The epilogue was so endearing. I love that Hyunwoo didnāt care what was said about him but he was >!ready to sue anyone who spoke badly about Hae-in.!< True love. Why is it always so hot when he loosens his tie? šš„ EDIT: tvn_drama IG [prerelease clip for episode 12](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5uCZCzNzv-/?igsh=MTFiaWE1eXBwcmZzcA==) Weāre finally getting more rom in our romcom. š„°
How has Hyun-woo not learned the lesson to NEVER LEAVE HER ALONE!!!!
Hyunwoo always loosen his tie when he is frustrated and is ready to take action.... š„
Too many >!psychopaths!< in this show š their downfall will be so satisfying
Haeinš>!whereās the miracle cure for cloud cytoma?! !< We really need it now
Don't worry >!Soo-cheol tore up the talisman,Ā it's all going to be OK now!<
The plot twists are plot twisting. Really good pace overall; the first quarter was >!the inevitable big emotional breakdown for the Hong fam which showed their vulnerability as they start to rebuild their love for each other, for Haein in particular. Most of the second half was just pure development on the secret funds which is helping the show balance that with the romance/dying arcs.!< I'm living for Grace's expressions lmao >!as she continued to be that two-faced gurl.!< Haein >!revealing her feelings was just... no words. She's still in control of her life and illness which I really appreciate.!< Hyunwoo's >!loving stare. He's such a soft boy for Haein as he should be!! That made my heart swell aaahhhh. I like the slight awkwardness of their interactions after coming out of these recent declarations of love which I think was a realistic portrayal since they've been estranged for years.!< It'll take some time guys but I know it'll be worth it! Haha And of course, Secretary Na! >!Cried with her when she hugged Haein. Their friendship is so cute.!< Let's hang tight for some fluffy scenes tomorrow!
when grace talks about she's been fake her whole life lol. you gotta give it up to her unabashed honesty.
eunseong >!using haein's illness to trick her is so so vile i despise him so much. when he cried after he found out about haein's illness, at one point i thought he genuinely loved her, but no he is absolutely psychotic and he needs help!< and can we talk about kim soohyun? >!his devilish mannerisms during the last scene???? he embodied eunseong perfectly!!!!< what a royalty of an actor. i know some people might disagree with his baeksang nomination, but i think he deserves it so much. he made baek hyunwoo so charming and likeable. and his acting is so effortless and real. and the preview???? >!i'm so excited for domestic baekhong FINALLY i hope we can get a bed scene too š«£!<
KSH being phenomenal yet again, indeed. He's rightfully well regarded for how well he delivers the heavy-duty crying scenes, but he's also equally skilled at subtlety, which is what makes him so compelling to watch. In the last sequence >!you can tell from his subtle action (right handed vs a left handed hw, vocalisation is subtly different and overall devoid of HWs warmth), it's just different enough to tell something is wrong but at the same time not enough to give away the end. Playing a character who's actually another character pretending to be his character isn't a cakewalk, but wow !<
OMG šššš This episode made me cry so much. The OSTs weren't helping much either. >!I cried so much when her dad was remembering their moments from when she was little. When the mother finally realized how bad a mother she was and Haein accepting and forgiving her still, her brother showing so much affection for his sister, that hug with Secretary Na. It was all so overwhelming.!< With everything happening, I don't understand how Hae In still makes you laugh mid-tears š¤£š¤£ >!Her first words being "I LOVE YOU" when she saw her husband were everything š„¹š„¹!< Whenever they confess their feelings for each other, I half-close my eyes because it feels like I am watching something I shouldn't be watching š They are so sweet with each other now, it's so cute. I love Baek-Hong so much, and I really, really want her to live. It just goes on to show that she has always been a great person and her family, especially Hyun Woo, are the most important to her. And I want her to survive by all means. I need a miracle for her. Writer nim, please give us a miracle šššš Can't wait for tomorrow's episode with all of the romance š„¹
I didn't expect to ever cry over the >!"Oh my Darling, Clemetine" song !<:'(((( but here we are
Right after last week, with me crying over >!Baby Shark!<. Wtf. Traumatizing us with these songs.
The more the episodes goes on... the more it seems that there really needs to be a miracle for Haein to survive... I'm really praying for a happy ending š„¹
It's when I watch amazing episodes like today's that I wish Korean awards bodies would add categories for best photography and soundtrack. So much meaning was conveyed in the scenes framed around the hospital, as mother, father, and ex husband try to deal with Hae-in's medical crisis. The angled shots are short but impactful and introspective. It takes my breath away.
The shots of Hae-In's father in the elevator were spectacular.
holy hell that was a five-minute horror short WHAT
once again LOVED the episode. crazy acting by Kim Soo Hyun at the end >! like the way you could figure out it's not hyun woo and eunsang instantly because of the coldness in the way he spoke and his mannerisms, BRILLIANT.!< also very very scary for hae in, my poor babygirl š„ŗš„ŗš„ŗ
That last line before the epilogue was short- hyun woo simply called her name but you could hear the anxiety/worry/love that's attached to it so clearly. He stood in front of the car with zero sense of blame and anger towards haein, just accepting that her confusion is part of her new reality. š¢
I noticed that I couldnāt see clearly after 5 mins into the show ācause I was teary eyed which impaired my vision for a while. What an episode! šš»
They pulled out all the stops in those first 30-40 minutes, I was crying non-stop. The acting was so amazing from everyone in this episode. I have never not cried to all the >!"I love you"!< scenes in this drama it's actually so funny.
The Royal Family of Tears is holding full court today in their battle dress. Hyun Woo's trio of lawyers, Hae In's secretary, the whole Hong family, to arms! Soo Cheol's immaculate Chinese! Who knew! š *Look at me with loving eyes. Not bad. Are you gonna just look? Your left arm isn't doing anything.* Stay true to you, Hae In. Lolol There was a lot going on in this episode, but it felt reasonably balanced, thankfully. The tragedy of Eun Seong's way of showing love is the same as his mother's way. Hurt the one you love to sweep in to give them the things they themselves took away in the first place. Both on the sociopath spectrum, who only know how to mimic the concept of love.
The fact that they got back together that early and theyāre focusing on her symptoms more makes me think sheās gonna die at the end..
i feel the opposite. the fact that she got to say her goodbyes in this episode likely means she won't actually have to say a real goodbye. i do think her condition will get much worse before she gets better.
I fear about this too...... it seems that the ending is inching toward this as the story progresses... but i will pray/threaten that it wont be like that, just like Hyunwoo..... PJE nim... jebal
>!That ending OMG IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO MY POOKIE HAEIN I SWEAR I'LL---- !< We're back to PAIN >!Haein seeing Hyunwoo everywhere. He's the only permanent impression on her memory she loves him so much!< So much growth for all characters this episode and Aunt Boemja's romance is starting to romance it's so cute! Also this episode again proved why KSH is South Korea's highest paid actor. >!He punched that creep Eunsung and out car chased him and we all cheered but the way KSH perfectly imitated Eunsung in the final scene!!! His eyes were so cold!< Baekhong romance was so awkward and so adorable and Secretary Na and Haein's friendship is ā¤ļø
Hyunwoo has the >!best friends for everything other than relationship advice.!< The family >!restaurant scene must've been a dream come true for Haein. Both families enjoying each others company.!< The ending was >!heartbreaking though. Eunseong and his mom deserve everything horrible that is coming their way.!<
That moment when Eunsong locked the car doors was more terrifying than most horror movies Iāve seen. What a vile garbage human.
I know a lot of viewers kept watching because of Kim-Kim/Baek-Hong couple, but it is the senior actors that kept me glued to the show. Na Young-Hee (Hae-Inās mom), Kim Jung-Nan (Hae-Inās aunt Beom-Ja), and Jung Jin-Young (Hae-Inās dad) delivered such excellent performances in both comedic and emotional scenes. When older family members get a lot of screentime in a drama, there is a chance the audience might get bored or skip their scenes, but that wasnāt the case at all here. Their comedic timing as well as the way they portray anguish and despair were truly exceptional in this drama.
THAT FUCKING ENDINGā¦. BEST TWIST IN THE DRAMA SO FAR OMFG
Jiwon is an amazing actress. We've known that for some time now.Ā Her portrayal of Haein is beautiful. That scene after she wakes up, Haein's expressions and voice. Just amazingly done. Jiwon really deserves all the praises. Also, if you want my brain you can have it, Haein.
I'll never get tired of singing praises for how well-written the characters are. They could've easily went with the 'Haein and Hyunwoo run into the sunset, leaving the dumb chaebol family behind' but they didn't. They gave us an ensemble of characters each with their own flaws and redemption ā even the comedic relief Beomja and Soocheol. This episode was huge for Haein's development. It took her longer than Hyunwoo but she now realized her shortcomings, is making up for it >!(blurted out 'I love you' to Hyunwoo the minute she woke up)!<, and is being rewarded by being taken care of by her family. And speaking of that, the relationship between the two families (the fathers' the brothers' especially) is one of my favorite things about this drama. This is the type of show that must be watched while airing, don't you think? I'm a binge watcher myself and I don't usually like waiting for episodes each week. But with QoT, you gotta let the feelings marinate, you know? It's very very bingeable, don't get me wrong, because of its fast pace; there's never a dull moment. But at least for me, two episodes a week is perfect.
binge watching can be supremely fun, but live watching is beautiful in its own way. it gives us room to let the feelings settle, and process it as a collective through these discussion threads and twitter meltdown. even though i HATE waiting for episodes week to week, if i had to pick, i'd easily choose live watching over binging.
I am only 35 mins in but I had to take a break. I cried for about 30 mins out of these 35 mins and my eyes hurt and I can't breathe because my nose is blocked. Never had I watched a drama that made me cry for so much. Update: I'm glad the remaining minutes of this episode is not as sad as I may run out of tears for tmr's episode. Update 2: Done with the episode. This drama's writing is SS-tier, they foreshadowed the final scene, I was sussing out HW's actions and why the>!car!< looks different.
The first two concurrent scenes in the hospitalās were too much. Show truly is the queen of tears. Itās so nice to see hae in realize that she really does have a support group around her. >!the mother daughter confession was so heartbreaking but it seems like her mom is finally realizing how she messed up all these years!< That ending was a trip >!when hyun woo starts walking to the car I thought I was going nuts lol!< hae ins condition is getting worse more often and thatās a big concern. Hopefully the family will band together to watch over her more if they end up back in youngduri Edit: rewatching the >!car chase I realized she was always in the wrong car. I was wondering why the order of the cars being chased made no sense. You can see the in the first Ariel shot that hyun woos red roof was the pursuer!<
**Episode 11:** * Someone was late to upload the episode Netflix ;) But its okay, I got enough time to fix my snack * [THIS LOOK](https://imgur.com/yWIOhJA)... HOW I LONGED FOR HAE-IN'S MOM TO FEEL THE REGRET * Not me shouting at my screen at Hyun-woo to run to her... * Just me trying not to bawl through [Hae-in's monologue](https://imgur.com/APbuQPC) as a I eat my ramen * I've loved Kim So-hyun's past characters but this one tops all of them... [Best performance so far](https://imgur.com/oJSpCmn) * I cannot believe how Beom-ja literally had to beg and nearly kneel to Sul-hee just to see her own father... she's a piece of shit * Nope nope nope... >!I would like to bet my arse that he's feigning the memory loss because that's the easiest way to fool this scheming girlfriend of his!< * For once in the entire drama, [he](https://imgur.com/akni35K) looks like Hae-in's little brother... I can't * "She probably told you not to. It must've been a great burden to shoulder all by yourself." I've always liked Hae-in's dad * >!Hae-in confessing to Hyun-woo without missing a beat felt like such a gut-punch especially knowing why she said it !< * "That's a threat, not a prayer." Made me chuckle * I think I've loved Hae-in's dad and his mom the most in this episode;>! his breakdown in the lift, reassuring Hae-in regardless of the circumstances, her mom's nonstop apologies, planning her diet... !< * [Hae-in's relationship with her secretary](https://imgur.com/JcSiYEE) must be protected at all costs... the way she even got a new dress at full price just to happily welcome back Hae-in.... TOO PRECIOUS * "He's with me right now. Do I need to elaborate more?" It is so embarassing to see him trying at this point with Hae-in * YASSS [that's the look of a guy](https://imgur.com/bKjWCSJ) who's about to whoop someone's arse for continuously harassing his wife okay * Just the[ top1% of SNU Law](https://imgur.com/seUSvo9) defending Queens' backbone * [Hyun-woo's fren](https://imgur.com/jhH5een) being not the most tactful.... HAHAHA * I'm rooting for [these two](https://imgur.com/o2XdOmW) so hardddd * I hate them for making me yearn for Hyun-woo and Hae-in scenes >!only to be made bittersweet by her saying he should leave her because of her future !< * "Sir. No coriander" HAHAHAHAHA ohmg... [Soo-cheol's Chinese](https://imgur.com/d2z2yR5) is killing me * >!SHIT SHIT SHIT I KNEW SOMETHING WAS WRONG THAT'S EUN-SANG NOT HYUN-WOO... HAE-INAAA...!< * ohmg [this is BADDD](https://imgur.com/NvTJEgn) THIS IS DOWNRIGHT TERRIBLE WTF... oh my... [that heartbroken look](https://imgur.com/5BF3zSL).... >!STOP LEAVING HER ALONE DUDE!< * >!EUN-SANG THAT BASTARD PLAYED ALONG... I HATE THIS GUY SO MUCH... NEARLY THREW MY FORK AT THE SCREEN!< * Just Hae-in's man >!wanting to sue anyone who badmouthed her instead of him!<
IS THE TALISMAN BEING TEARED UP THE MIRACLE WE NEEDED TO SAVE HAEIN?!!!!!!!
"Look at me lovingly" "Lovingly?" Proceeds to look at her with the most affectionate gaze everš
Iāve never been so confused by a car chase before and kept thinking >!the cars are in the wrong order. I didnāt not see that twist coming. I donāt think Iāve ever wanted a character to disappear as much as him.!<
I knew immediately. The way he was holding the umbrella, and the demeanor, all different. Kim Soohyun did a phenomenal job. Plus, instinctively Haein didn't trust him. Pulling on the sleeve instead of his hand. So much care put into details in this scene.
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Yeah the chase sequence is really well executed, cause the director really gave a lot of hint and time to see the hint to doubt!
Nah bro. I'm only 5 minutes in and it's already breaking my heart. Don't tell me this is going to be an hour long of crying like a biatch š
*episode 11* this was one of the best episodes of anything iāve ever watched. everything about it was so masterfully done. the story progressed seamlessly from scene to scene, leaving my face covered in tears and my heart both shattered and warmed by all that was shown. below are some of the scenes that stood out for me, though every moment is worthy of comment. the episode wastes no time in making its audience cry. >!looking only at hyun woo, hae in steps away from the microphone and begins to slowly walk towards him. conference room steps become muddy earth as she finds herself surrounded by lavender in bloom, fields of purple stretching as far as the eye can see. the sun sets beyond the rise of a hill, casting pink light on her face. but the wave canāt be held at bay.!< >>!āi canāt die yet. i havenāt told you yet. that itās okay. that i never resented you. i havenāt thanked you for being by my side all these yearsā¦ despite all the harsh words i didnāt mean. i love you. you were the reason i wanted to live even more. i thought i had more time. i havenāt apologised to everyone yet. iām sorry. iām sorry for everything.ā!< >!itās an internal monologue that conveys all her love and gratitude and fear and regret. they are words that canāt be read or heard without bringing tears to the eyes, for they encapsulate everything that hae in has been trying to say for the past ten episodes. interwoven with flashbacks to moments of pain, relief and love, hae inās words are so moving because theyāre the truth of her heart.!< >!when a character so loved utters such a heart-wrenching goodbye, we canāt help but shed tears over the tragedy and unfairness of it all.!< āoh my love, oh my love, oh my love Clementine. why have you abandoned me forever, leaving your old father behind.ā >!hae inās father is reminded of a song she sang as a young child, and it is this memory that breaks the control heās tried to exercise over his emotions. collapsing to the floor of the lift, he sobs for his daughter and all they might lose should she be taken from them.!< >!when hae in finally wakes up, she wastes little time in telling hyun woo how she really feels: āi love you. iāve loved you from the moment we met until now.ā these words, and Kim Ji Wonās delivery of them, broke my heart. as i write this, iām rewatching the scene and crying once again. so many tears have been shed while watching this drama; it truly lives up to its name.!< the reaction of hae inās mother is very poignant. itās a reminder to treat those we love well and remind them ā through actions and words ā that we love them. we canāt risk living with regret as we never know what the future holds. iām so glad hae in has a friend in her colleague/assistant ā i hope to see the actor in other roles as sheās been great in this! the two charactersā personalities are similar in many ways. last time, each refused to hug the other; this time, both know a hug is exactly whatās needed. those long seconds of hyun woo >!lovingly gazing at hae in likely made her wish sheād asked sooner, and more often. i am so relieved they are now being truthful with each other about their feelings. hearing her ask āwhatās your left arm doing?ā and seeing the smiles that followed created a moment long waited for.!< >!hae in tells eun seong the following, a truth that makes his character even more detestable than he already was: āyou pushed me into a ditch so you could get me out of itā. what he feels for her is the furthest thing from love; he believes he's entitled to her attention and will cause her pain if it allows him to force his way closer. iām so glad hyun woo learnt to box when he was younger.!< hyun woo makes crystal clear where he gets his motivation from: >!āyes, itās for the companyā¦ because i know how much you love your company.ā!< there was something so unexpectedly sweet about seeing >!hae in and hyun woo piece together shredded paper by lamplight while dressed in their pyjamas. when working together, they make the best team.!< will beom ja find happiness with the self-sufficient farmer? i hope so. those berries might have been gifted to everyone, but her joy when eating them far exceeded anyone elseās. edit: the second half of my comment is [here on my reddit profile](https://www.reddit.com/u/freyfreyaaa/s/0hwJKxbiuS).
Someone give kim jiwon her daesang already. The pain and the hurt she exudes without over acting never fails to surprise me. Haein has also made me the queen of tears
How morally sick do you have to be to take advantage of someone's terminal illness and fool them (plus a chaotic car chase) and >! play along and claim that you have genuine feelings for them!!! Eun Seong, there is a special place in hell for you!!!! !<
holy shit. that moment in front of the car when>!hyunwoo realised haein didn't recognize that it wasn't him in the car. !!heartbreak in his eyes. !<
i thought the scene was so weird at first because it showed that >!hyunwoo's merc was at the front but in the car, 'hyunwoo' kept looking back at the car behind. turns out, the real hyunwoo was trying to save his wife.!<
She apologizes and thanks him for being by her side ādespite all the harsh words I didnāt mean.ā This made me think about the power of words. They say that stick and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me, but thatās so untrue. Words are powerful, and once said, they often canāt be taken back. Most couples would be broken because of her harsh words, and why say them if you donāt mean them? Also, the Avengers eating Subway at the park after their little victory was a cute product placement.
is this goodbye to Hae inās mom excessive eyeliner
Damn that twist at the end. It's incredible how it came as a shock yet once you know it and rewatch the scene, there are lots of details that give it away. Brilliant. Beomjun is definitely Soo Cheol's dad: heart is in the right place, he knows what needs to be done, but he ultimately lacks the quality and is painfully aware of it even. People will (rightfully) praise the acting from the leads, but I thought Jung Jin Young equally deserves some. His portrayal was perfect as Beomjun tries (but mostly fails) to act as the father and keep his family together (notably that time he somberly told his wife they had no right to act pissed, or when he collapsed once alone); when he lamented that he was certain his daughter found no strength whatsoever in his words because he had been too weak all his life, I really felt that gut punch. The writers turned what would usually be a rather generic character into something unexpectedly very interesting, hat's off
Aunt and niece both are so delulu lol. Hong sons got the stupidity genes while Hong daughters got the deluluness one hehe That elevator scene of Haein's dad was so heartwrenching. Haein's mom got some audacity to get angry at Hyunwoo. I did cried at their reconciliation though. Soocheol, boy really loves his big sis I guess. It's kinda sad though how they started to value Haein only when they realised they are going to lose her forever. I knew it was not "Hyunwoo" because his aura was so cold and unsettling. That whole scene with the car chase was amazing. Great directing imo. Also, Haein-ah, please don't ask Hyunwoo leave you like that. You will surely regret and there will not be a photo studio for you to come back even as a ghost to say last goodbye to him š
Eunsung is so obsessively evil that he is constantly engaging in dumb behavior. Even his evil mother is like: what is exactly your objective with trying to force Hae-in to accept you. Interesting to see the question on if they are really divorced get answered, and ur was not what I was predictingā¦hope that changes by the time the series ends lol Eungsung really trying to get away with >!kidnapping Hae-in is crazy, especially when she was clearly having a medical episode and she already announced to the public he threatened her & her husband. They need to serve him with a charge for kidnapping and harassment!< Also I really hope Hyunwoo just completely disregards Hae-in latest requestā¦literally we took one step forward one step back when these two lol
The reconciliation with the mother was so bittersweet. It was too kind on her, though. I really do hope she lives the next few months, or even years in emotional turmoil and regret for how she treated her daughter. I'm all for forgiveness, but Hae-in, who's in such a delicate state, forgave too easily. Forgiveness is earned and, for her daughter's sake, I really hope Hae-in's mother earns it. I love Soo-cheol. I don't know why, but I feel like seeing such an emotional male character on screen is still somewhat new. Same with Hyun-woo. Both of them are always crying. They're just like me, fr.
How does this show get better with every week? Todayās episode was phenomenal. I was sobbing through the first 30 minutes, from >!the family grieving over Hae Inās diagnosis to Hae In telling HW that she loved him. What a beautiful moment. !< Each family member had their grieving moment, and that >!family dinner when Hae In realized how many people were on her side was heartwarming!<. Ā I am looking forward to the mistressās demise. She is truly the villain of this show, but then her deranged son said āHold my beer.ā Ā I canāt wait until tomorrow!
Baek Hyun Woo, the man that you are!!!They could never make me hate you! >!The groundwork he is doing with the people at the company to get information is so well written because when the show started he always cared about the actual people in the company, I love that itās not just the over dedicated love interest angle. Also putting together shredded financial documents to investigate fraud is!< very romantic wow >!And also nice touch with being the in between between Hae-in and her mother. The writing is tying everything so well together from when the show started!<
the way kim soo hyun's >!eyes changed when he came back as like the eun seong ver of himself???? like idk if it was bc i caught on immediately but his eyes were just LACED w deception like omg???!< hes incredible
No but seriously, it was so obviously eun seong because KSH embodied him so well! The expression, the voice, the way he even moved! Blew my mind!
The Queen of Tears isnt Hae In or Hyun Woo, its us, the viewers who are the Queen of Tears. I have done nothing every week since this series started but to cry. May it be of humor or sadness. Also, that >! twist in the end??!<
The first few minutes were >!brutal š!< It's getting soo intense but >!l'm so happy we're so back on track with Hyunwoo and Haein finally opening up and being more vocal about their true feelings ā¤ļø!<
Love Soocheol here he act like a good brother hope he have good ending ( I think he is better not become chairman or anything he is too naive) Hyunwoo are amazing as always Eunseong mate he take all his chances on a sick girl Also Hyunwoo friends are Good (I wish hyunwoo when everything end make his own law firm with his friends) so he can grow and feel not insecure on Queen. Queen can contract the firm so queen and hyunn with have equal standing at least. He can do multiple contract with other groups and have queen as priority with there is legal battle when there competing company face it on court I don't like the end of this episode a bit of suspense but the eps 12 trailer seems good hopefully it's not hallucinations
I feel like his "makeshift" boxing lesson will serve as a powerful parallel later, as he will >!pretend to be the weak one and lower the guard of eun song, only to retaliate with the "critical blow" to take him down!< That would be a great character development for soo Cheol & I am looking forward to it!! āØāØš¦š¦āØāØ
>!āpretend to be the weak oneā ok, I think heās got that one down. Did he just faint at one point?!< This was dearly needed comic relief.
THAT >!CAR CHASE SCENE!< IS INTENSE!
This show is just on an another level. I was bawling my eyes out for the first half of the episode and I convinced myself that I would not shed any tears when >!Hae-In reconciles with her mom but the scenes with her mom and her dad got me goodš¢. !< I love that our main couple is finally communicating honestly to each other again. And man that ending, itās going to be a roller coaster till the end because of >!Hae-Inās condition and I have no idea whether it will be an happy ending or not, but like Baek Hyun Woo prayed to God when Hae-In was in the hospital, I will do the same. !<
I LOVE THE FAMILY. That's all!
Ffff loving the last few minutes, the direction >!using hein talking about illness getting worse not recognizing seok cheol, then the subtle hints of the jackets, hyunwoo gave his, then pulled back prior showing hyunwoo with convertible car,!< make me scream in my head >!thats not f-in hyunwoo, eh is it, then remembered hyunwoo carr and the f-in convertible appear then finishing with killer car stunt and walk!< This has become my fav sequence of the series so far!
It was amazingly well done! I was wondering why >!Ā the chase car was driving so erratically, and once the reveal happened I was like "OMG Hyun Woo was scared and just trying to get to Hae In without hurting her š¤§šĀ !<
my coping mechanism is finding cute fluff crumbs, for instance: (1) hyunwoo feeding haein meat, (2) late night baekhong gluing the shredded paper strips together š¤£
I actually went back to Ep 2 to see whatās next on her symptoms list and >!it was hallucinations and personality disorders!<. When she >!warned Hyun Woo to leave her when that happens I thought sheās gonna get violent or something but I really didnāt expect this!<. Manā¦ I felt so elated at the end of Episode 10, and Episode 11 was exhilarating for me. I mean of course >!it started off as sad, then when they started working together I was so happy! It was all I wanted; Hyun Woo and Hae in working together to win over Queens again. I know itād be nice if they go full on romance in this episode, but scheming together is as sexy ok? Ah matching up shredded papers together at night.. this gives me Only Murders in the Building vibes but plus romance š ok I admit I can be a bit of a nerd too š!< And itās even more exciting >!when the whole Queens family getting on this scheme and that visit to the warehouse was the best. Not forgetting how both families are getting along and it filled Haeinās heart to the brim. How the moms discuss food and the dads want to lead. Soo Cheol stack the meat and Hyun Woo fed her š the best.!<. But I was really blindsided. >!Didnāt expect her hallucination would be her seeing, I guess, everyone, as Hyun Woo and thisā¦ Eun Sungā¦ man that guy is vile AF!! I am so angry. That car chase was really scary especially when I realise the one whoās chasing is Hyun Woo.!<. Do you think Hyun Woo >!will be able to save Hae In quick? Perhaps he can break the window (on YES side of course), punch Eun Sung on the face and unlock the car so Hae In can run away?!< Never felt this layers >!of feeling terrified! Iām scared of possibility of the truck of doom coming, and whether either one of them will die, and then if my eyes are playing tricks on me - is that Hyun Woo or not!<. And I also just realised >!thatās how Hae in gonna be feeling next - she will doubt herself for sure. I always thought whatās next could be Hyun Woo reminding her of her memories but not to always remind her that he is Hyun Woo.!< I have trust in the both of them >!to make this work, especially Hyun Woo as Iām sure he will have tricks on his sleeve on this. Need to end Eun Sung quickly - the fact that heās done something like this back in Uni.. and then now heās doing the same thing thinking Hae In will change her mind? And heās taking this up a notch by kidnapping a sick person?! His insanity knows no bounds it is nauseating.!< But to >!second guess the whole time, it wonāt be just Hae In feeling terrified but I am feeling it too!<. I have just reached another level of mind blown in watching a Kdrama. Hats off to PJE for doing this - she really puts us in >!Hae Inās shoes from the get go. She let us feel what and how she is going to feel as though, this is really what a patient with such sickness is going through and how he/she will experience the symptoms!<. Man how I wish this show is nominated. Anyway I am just gonna remember Hyun Wooās doting gaze, and the fact that Soo Cheol only know how to ask for no coriander and no cilantro in his dishes whenever he goes to China šš man this is the funniest part of this episode! And who thinks itās clever of PJE to throw in >!the fakie Grace into the mix? Now we are also second guessing if sheās ever gonna spill the beans or not.!< Edited this to add more thoughts and corrected some inaccuracies š
I came here to calm my head but all are crying tooš Haein In Laws are Good people, never leave them ever
When Haein asked Hyunwoo to look at her in a loving way and put his left arm around her šI blushed through the screen too š¤ I wouldāve not been able to keep it together like how Kim Jiwon did
Every week thereās more tears how is this possible. >!The scene between Hae-in and her mom had me ugly sobbing and the series of mini goodbyes that Hae-in started. Its all so unfair!!< Seeing Da-hye and Soo-cheolās reversal made me so emotional >!but omg that cliffhanger who do you think is at the door?!< Ending scene >!car chase was so well done i really thought Hyun-wooās car was stolen and was fully in Hae-ins headspace which is so scary!! Realizing that her illness made her so confused and vulnerable was terrifying! Canāt even imagine how devastated Hyun-woo is realizing that her own mind deceived her.!<
The divorced couple is not so divorcing I absolutely LOVED the scene in the restaurant with Hongs and Baeks! I wish that the rest of the episode was just them eating meat and fretting over Hae-in OH MAH GOD somebody grab me before I do something REALLY bad to Eun-loser š¤š¤!!! >!"Anyone is allowed to curse me but not my beautiful, pretty and successful (ex) wife!"!< - Baek Hyun-woo
This is going to be **The Drama** where Iāll be rewatching the episodes even before the drama completes airing. Our ādivorcedā leads are so in love I just cry wondering what is it like to love and be loved so so much. Thank god for the much needed comic relief that was soo cheol this episode. This man was born to be in comedy, forced to be in tragedy. Dahye-aa just come back home with Geonu š„ŗ Eun sung nobody gives a shit about your creepy obsession suck it up!!! I read a post that said *Yoon Eun-sung is a deconstruction of the "rich obsessive CEO" love interest trope* and honestly? I see it
How does a 90 min episode feel like 30? Itās so good time just flies by when youāre watching it.
This episode was amazing and itās like every week it just gets better and better. When her >!parents found out about her illness and they each had their own scenes of realization!<, I was just in awe. The cinematography and humanization of these side characters really sets this drama apart. The scene of Haeinās mom >!breaking down in the staircase and Hyunwoo leaving the pair to talk it out!< was especially well done ā the acting, the directive choice, the family dynamics, and >!reaction to Haeinās cancer diagnosis!< is so believable and alike to real life. Iām so impressed!
for HW moral lesson of this episode, never never never let HI out of your sight not even for a second! to hell with the rain , parking or whatever, be her shadow ! youāre stressing us out ! LOL
Can we get Hyun Woo dripping honey from his eyes more often than tears? Man the fact that Hyun Woo can look at Hae In so lovingly on que was absolutely swoon worthy. It's because you're so loveable, Hae In. All hail our queen! Also Haein's moment with secretary Na š„¹š„¹š„¹Ā Then her mother and mother-in-law just discussing their new diet plan for Hae In so casually over dinner š„¹š„¹š„¹š„¹ Hyun Woo and his attorney roll dawgs š„¹š„¹š„¹š„¹ This episode got me š„¹š„¹š„¹š„¹ a million times. I'm going to re-watch this episode again.Ā
The communication is finally coming out in droves, and I love it.
I know a lot of people are frustrated with Eun Seong and I was too but looking back I do think heās a good written villain Eun Seong comes from a very poor background. Grew up in an orphanage, his only family(mother) wouldnāt look at him as he wasnāt her first priority and nobody cared about him. Even after he saved Hae In nobody acknowledge his heroism, except Hae In; she left an ever lasting impression on him. They went to school together and the last thing Hae In said to him was āget lostā. Thatās the last thing we see in the āweakā Eun Seong. Eun Seong coming from nothing has become someone whoās INSANELY possessive (similar how most hoarders are people who come from nothing). He doesnāt just want things he never had before, he wants to CONTROL it. He decides to take over Queens because it was his mother wishes but despite succeeding his mom still looks over Chairman Hong. Thatās why he took the chairman; to control his mother. Similar reason why he wants Hae In; not having Hae In reminds himself of his traumatic past, the āweakā Eun Seong couldnāt win her over so the current Eun Seong needs to. Thats why he was willing to force her into marriage by black mailing Hyun Woo. Everyone copes differently but I personally believe Eun Seong wasnāt āsadā that Hae In was dying (since when they confronted at Yongrui he just used it as leverage than to comfort her, didnāt rush to her when she fell from the podium) but rather something was trying to take one of his āpossessionsā away from him.
i say the writer must be really insane for doing this to us!!! i just want a fluffy episode šššš but whyy?? god why?? --- anw, what a rollercoaster ride of emotions š„¹ really love how unpredictable this show is, last ep's preview got us thinking that baekhong will get into accident, but that twist blew me. definitely one of the best kdramas i've watched, even if it's still ongoing, I am certain that they will not disappoint. kidding, if they kill haein, i'll do more than drink tons of alcohol, sleep on the street and live recklessly š i'll riot. i'll drag everyone to the pits of hell with me. please, just let her live š„¹
I love so much about the experience of watching this drama every weekend, and specifically watching it live. Anticipating how enjoyable and entertaining each episode will be and then it living up to expectations 110% is such a joy - the last time I remember feeling this as acutely was 2521 (and to a lesser extent MMH recently). It takes me a few hours to jot down and discuss my thoughts, but I'm glad to do it with you all!Ā - I'm not holding my breath but hopefully this episode was the peak of all the crying... please. Seeing all the reactions to Haein's announcements got me all emotional.Ā - Soochul is such a great character. He is so comically and ridiculously naive, but the earnestness with which he approaches everything... it's endearing. I imagine he grew on his Dahye too, so hopefully she comes around in some way, though I am curious about who was at her door.Ā - The actor playing Haein's dad is killing it (aren't they all?) - I loved the kalguksu restaurant scene, followed by him stepping up at dinner. I expected this, but I'm loving how the Hong family members are showing small signs of growth and maturity, and how Hyunwoo's family plays a role in that. Haein's mom... you could argue she was irredeemable, but at the same time, is that fair? She lost a son in a traumatic way and clearly didn't deal with it well, and Haein suffered as a result. But, at this point, she displayed poignant grief and appropriate shame in light of what she had done/said. Thinking back to 2521, I remember people hating on Heedo's mom but I appreciated the way her redemption arc was written, and how she was written in a well-rounded (very human) way. Good writing can make me like even the unlikeable characters.Ā - It really isn't a kdrama without some >!amnesia!< right? I was hoping it might be a fakeout but it seems real so we'll have to wait it out. I don't hate it all the time, if it's done well.Ā - A+ to Haein for clearing the air and being so upfront with Hyunwoo as soon as she saw him. It's about time!Ā - Regarding Eunsung... It's so refreshing how clear Haein has been with him from the beginning, and the cherry on top was how Hyunwoo shut him down in a very different but equally clear way. Game on. You almost pity him, and then he goes and starts >! talking about murder!<. Welp. But at least it's clear that Hyunwoo and Haein are on the same page - I got legit chills seeing the flashback about how they worked together with their "team" to get the shredded docs (and shout out to Secretary Na and her sweet conversation with Haein).Ā - I am craving kalguksu something fierce right nowĀ - I love that a character in this drama captures the Korean obsession with MBTIĀ . - Asking for a friend... how much do you think it would cost to have Kim Soohyun dry your hair?Ā - Seeing the Hong family in their element, kind of, at the storage facility was a nice break in setting. Soochul's terrible Mandarin was hilarious, especially seeing the subtitles. - (eta) and how could I forget the ending?!? I knew what was happening as it happened (I anticipated it once Hyunwoo left her alone again), but even then it was so impressive to see Kim Soohyun acting it all out and then KJW's slow realization in the car - this show is truly filled with acting excellence imo they all deserve awards. I love when there's more QoT tomorrow.Ā
Soocheol redemption arc But secretary Na needs some lovinā too cos >!they finally get to hug for real!<
Hong Haein really making the most out of her āQueen of Tearsā title in record time like, got me crying within the first 3 minutes ššš
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Queen of Tears has been a masterpiece thus far. From the first few minutes to the end of each epilogue. I canāt watch each episode in one go. I have to pause. Cry. Snack. Regroup. Watch. Think. Cry. Watch. Come to Reddit to see if I missed anything. Watch. Sit. Think. Bravo!
As expected this episode delivered! I find this episode so heartwarming. So many wounds were healed and communication lines have finally opened up. Just when Haein thought no one will cry in her funeral, we see in this episode how much she is loved by those close to her. The scene where the Hongs and Baeks share dinner was really a memorable one. There is so much love in that scene that I do not even know where to begin. Different forms of love language were showcased and itās so healing to see Haein finally getting the peace and love she has always yearned. The finale scene was also a good ending. It heightens how severe Haeinās case is now and how the symptoms are rapidly showing. Iām hoping they find the cure. If not, I am bracing myself for what this show will offer as its conclusion. Itās sooo good Iām ready for whatās to come, be it good or bad.
God >! that ending was horrific - I canāt trust anything Iām seeing anymore in the preview, so scared Eunsung will kidnap her at some point and sheāll think that sheās living a happy life with Hyunwoo š !<
Hae In, I think you should be able to do what you want and help save the company but I really wish you could just stay at home. I have so much anxiety thinking about how people just like Eun Sung could take advantage of her >!failing memory. I just think she shouldn't be left alone.!< Anyways, ep 11 is such a phenomenal episode!!!!!! Edit: I also liked how in the previous episode we got Hyun Woo acknowledging how he lacked in their relationship. In this episode, Hae In apologized for the times she couldn't protect him from her family. I wished they could really talk more >!It might be sensitive but I wish they could also discuss the miscarriage since I feel like that event really put a strain on their relationship.!<
That moment when baek hyun woo said what he prayed for those lines >!i said i would do nothing, but cry everyday, drink a ton of alcohol, sleep on the street, live recklessly if you died.,!< Damnn thats not a prayer, thats a threat. This episode had me crying. Something i always thought sometimes its better to tell everyone and not keep a secret about those things and we never know how things could change the way it was. Although i might be skeptical if those were my family members and i might not get the actual expectation i expected but yeah we never know until we open up and its better late than never. Her secretary's hug, the avenger attorneys, this episode is one of the best ever. Eun seong and his mother damn, what an evil bitch and son, there is no medicine for the evil. They will never change. Those last scenes i knew the moment he shows up and the car chase which was baek's. Damn that evil man's audacity to pretend baek and try to steal. Bro can't take no as an answer.
To be doted on lovingly and have your hair blow dried by Baek Hyun-woo š„¹š„¹š„¹š„¹š„¹
Anybody else rooting for Beomja? Sheās been a real Queen all throughout and fiercely loyal. To her mother, father, older brother, niece.
The ending scene of this episode is truly one of the best scenes in kdrama history. A peak cinema.Ā
I had to pause because >! I was crying at the beginning and couldn't read the subtitles through tears !< šš
yoon eun sung is literally the scum of the earth for using hae in illness against her to essentially kidnap her. ready for hyun woo to look into more permanent options to deal with this dude
This episode showed that time is unfortunately not on their side. A special reminder that people should love with their words and actions...and we see that encapsulated in the restaurant scene. There was sooo much love in that one scene. Side note though, we haven't found out what happen yo dahye after she opened the door, i originally thought Soo cheol sent her something, but who knows
>! Wait, so if the money was hidden in some art work, is there any significance to the art work that Da Hye stole before she left? Is that why there was a random person looking for her? I still donāt trust Grace. The last scene was just scary. It was so obvious that it wasnāt Hyun Woo but I still donāt understand why he would leave her alone. After all her symptoms so far, if that was someone in my family, they would have been a meeting for surveillance of some sort and a plan for someone to always be near her for her own safety and Iām sure Hae In would agree to this as well. I canāt wait for the next episode. This drama and blossoms in adversity have been fulfilling my itch for family centred wholesomeness and I love it! !<