Queen of Tears capped its run with a heartwarming finale that saw Baek Hyun Woo (played by Kim Soo Hyun) and Hong Hae In (Kim Ji Won) together happily ever after.
The episode scored a record-breaking average nationwide rating of 24.9%, peaking at 27.3%. This achievement not only secured the top spot in its time slot across all channels but also made it the most-viewed TV drama episode in tvN history, surpassing the numbers recorded by Crash Landing on You.
The heart-stopping finale of Queen of Tears opened with a frantic Baek Hyun Woo, injured from a car accident during his search for Hae In, speeding towards the family villa. Hae In was also on the move, determined to escape the clutches of Yoon Eun Seong (Park Sung Hoon). Fate intervened, and the star-crossed lovers reunited at the villa with a tearful embrace.
However, their reunion was cut short by a vengeful Eun Seong who chased after them. Eun Seong aimed his gun at Hae In, but Hyun Woo threw himself in front of the gun to save her.
Hyunwoo took a gun shot to save her and haein screaming for help 💔 #QueenOfTears #QueenOfTearsEp16 pic.twitter.com/ORzd6C3Jk7
— Bicho🍀 (@B94495231) April 28, 2024
Hyunwoo keeps Saying that he is okay even when he took a gun shot,why is he like this 😭 #QueenOfTearsEp16 #QueenOfTears pic.twitter.com/cK086U2bwj
— Bicho🍀 (@B94495231) April 28, 2024
Justice arrived swiftly, and Yoon Eun Seong met a miserable end at the hands of the police. Meanwhile, Baek Hyun Woo was rushed to the hospital with Hong Hae In.
The end of Yoon Eun Sung 🥺 #QUEENOFTEARS
#QueenOfTearsEp16 pic.twitter.com/0KKx6kEw8X— ChingusOfKDrama (@ChingusOfKDrama) April 28, 2024
While Baek Hyun Woo was undergoing surgery, Hong Hae In remembered the day of the surgery and burst into tears. She regretted the harsh words and actions she had said and done to Baek Hyun Woo while she lost her memory. Fortunately, the surgery was successful, and the two promised to spend the rest of their lives together.
haein once again being apologetic over her memory less something in which she can’t control… plus her words of affirmation towards hyunwoo reinforcing how much he means to her. they really made her love stronger than any obstacle she’ll face in life 🙁 #QueenOfTearsEp16 pic.twitter.com/fbFv5z3NSe
— san./ hong haein protector (@onizms) April 28, 2024
Meanwhile, the members of the Queens and Yongduri families also found their own happy endings. Happy memories filled the homes of the two families, warming the hearts of the viewers.
hong haein I am so sorry the writers have villainised you to the point where you feel you are the sole reason your marriage felt apart, felt that your losses were insignificant & didn’t warrant complex feelings… absolutely no one deserves your selfless nature #QueenOfTearsEp16 pic.twitter.com/1frtYRIeJc
— san./ hong haein protector (@onizms) April 28, 2024
The finale fast-forwarded to show a glimpse of Hyun Woo and Hae In’s blissful future. Blessed with children, their lives brimmed with love and laughter.
I WANT TO THANK THE UNIVERSE FOR MAKING QUEEN OF TEARS HAPPEN. THANK YOU KIM SOOHYUN AND KIM JIWON FOR ACCEPTING THIS PROJECT, IT WOULD HAVE BEEN DIFFERENT IF IT WEREN'T FOR U TWO. YOU GUYS ARE SUCH A GREAT PAIR IM CRYINGGGGG💧 #QueenOfTears #QueenOfTearsEp16 #BaekHong #SooWon pic.twitter.com/LMSNG0eT9O
— 𐙚 ani (@bgumshipda) April 29, 2024
what a happy family😭🤍#QueenOfTears #QueenOfTearsEp16 pic.twitter.com/IzZHHolfdJ
— ️️ً (@soohyunssimp) April 29, 2024
The closing scene offered a look at an elderly Hyun Woo, his hair now streaked with white, visiting Hae In’s grave.
'Way Home' being the title of the song bc hyunwoo is finally coming home to haein in the afterlife 😭#QueenOfTears #QueenOfTearsEp16 #KimSooHyun #KimJiWon pic.twitter.com/OmfxNU8cf8
— hong haein's nosy maid (@anyagrmnsausage) April 29, 2024
The well written part of their story will have you in tears, hyunwoo remembering what Haein said in passing decades ago and making sure in her death she's not alone but among people and when it's his time to go too they left hand in hand#QueenOfTears#QueenOfTearsEp16 pic.twitter.com/lYyVZib1Gs
— PJ (@Justtvibing) April 29, 2024
This sweet yet poignant ending resonated with viewers, leaving a lasting impression.
