Queen of Tears ending explained: Did Hae-in and Hyun-woo unite by the end?

Queen of Tears is a K-drama directed by Jang Young-woo and Kim Hee-won that tells the story of a couple on the verge of divorce. For Baek Hyun-woo and Hong Hae-in, things take a dark turn when the latter is diagnosed with a terminal illness, forcing both to confront their pains and regrets. By the end of Queen of Tears, Hae survives her illness despite episodes suggesting his lingering death, all this while.

This is how Hyun-woo and Hae-in's marriage is rekindled, not only finding reconciliation but also developing a deeper love forged through hardship, uniting the couple forever. The Hong family transforms, becoming more supportive, and the show's antagonist, Eun-Sung, meets his end when the police shoot him dead. Eun-Sung's mother, Mo-Seul, is arrested for poisoning the chairman of the Queen's group, and the Hong family reclaim their empire, with the couple resuming their roles.

Therefore, the show provides viewers with a happy ending for the couples and their families. Read on for the full ending explained.

Here is how Queen of Tears ends

The 16-episode series, Queen of Tears, delivers a happy ending with Hae-in surviving her terminal illness and the antagonist facing his rightful fate. Hyun-woo and Hae-in are about to meet when she is reminded of her memories of her ex-husband. Just as they stand on opposite sides of the road in anticipation, the traffic signal turns red when a bus passes, causing Hae-in to vanish.

Eun Sung then kidnaps Hae-in, and Hyun-woo is involved in an accident while rushing to her. He ends up in the hospital but escapes before his treatment to search for Hae-in at the hunting arena. Eun-sung is obsessed with winning Hae-in's affection and plans to leave the country with her. The most intense scenes occur when Hyun-woo takes a bullet for Hae-in, showing that his love for her is unconditional, regardless of the danger.

Hae-in becomes Eun Sung's greatest weakness as she realizes that his obsession isn't driven by love but by desperation and a need for control. Eun-sung's inability to harm Hae-in gives Hyun-woo a chance to act. While Hee-in's resilience makes Eun-sung highly unstable.

Meanwhile, we see Mo-Seul-hee taking control of the Queen's Group even if it comes at the expense of his own son, Eun-sung. After Eun-sung’s death, she tries to seize his company shares to solidify her position. However, a video emerges showing her poisoning Hong Man-dae, which leads to her arrest and imprisonment, eliminating all their enemies.

Here is how Queen of Tears shows the soulful connection between the couple

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The end of Queen of Tears finally shows the Hong family reclaiming Queens Group after Mo-Seul's arrest, and they are greeted warmly by staff members. While Hae-in and Hyun-woo resume their roles in the company, they begin a new, hopeful chapter in their lives. Beom-jun chooses to retire and live peacefully away from the corporate world.

The final scene depicts the passage of time with Hyun-woo returning as an elderly man during winter. Here, the season symbolizes death, as he places a lavender flower on Hae-in's grave. Despite her memory loss, Hae-in has lived her best life. The final shot shows Hae-in dressed in all white, a universal symbol of purity, peace, and transcendence. Her hands reaching toward Hyun-woo embody their bond that will endure beyond earthly life.

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