Cast of Queen of Tears
Kim Soo-hyun as Baek Hyun-woo, the legal director of Queens Group
Kim Ji-won as Hong Hae-in, the CEO of Queens Department Store
Park Sung-hoon as Yoon Eun-sung / David Yoon, a famous investor
Kwak Dong-yeon as Hong Soo-cheol, Hae-in's younger brother
Lee Joo-bin as Cheon Da-hye, Soo-cheol's wife
Kim Kap-soo as Hong Man-dae, Hae-in's grandfather
Lee Mi-sook as Moh Seul-hee, Man-dae's live-in girlfriend
Kim Jung-nan as Hong Beom-ja, Hae-in's aunt
Jang Yoon-ju as Baek Mi-seon, Hyun-woo's elder sister
Kim Joo-ryoung as Grace Ko, a private secretary of the Queens family
Kim Young-min as Young-song, a selfless person
Yoon Bo-mi as Secretary Na
Queen of Tears: Episode 16 Recap
His obsession deepens, leading him to kidnap Hae-in, who has regained her memory. Wielding a hunting rifle, he behaves erratically. Hae-in instinctively knows she needs to avoid a confrontation, so she agrees to do as he says.
To prevent Eun-sung from going on a rampage, Seul-hee tries to freeze his assets. Still, it's too late as he has already converted everything to dollars and taken it away.
Hyun-woo, who was hit by a car, worries about Hae-in. He urgently calls Grace and Yang-gi for help, asking them to do what they can. He then escapes from the hospital and heads to the Queens' hunting lodge where Hae-in is being held.
Seul-hee, who is also responsible for the death of Hae-in's brother, Su-wan, intentionally sabotaged the boat in the accident that killed him. She planned to destroy both Hae-in and Su-wan, but only Su-wan died, while Hae-in survived thanks to young Hyun-woo. Eun-sung, as a child, was aware of his mother’s crime but stayed silent to gain her affection.
Injured, Hyun-woo ventures into the lion's den to rescue Hae-in, trapped in the lodge by Eun-sung. Upon realizing this, Eun-sung searches the hunting grounds to capture Hyun-woo and Hae-in. Yang-gi, waiting outside the lodge, calls the police when Hyun-woo fails to reappear, leading them to the Queens' hunting lodge and the lodge itself.
When Hae-in refuses to choose him, Eun-sung shoots her. Hyun-woo takes the bullet to save Hae-in, and Eun-sung is ultimately killed by the police. His tragic end is the result of his twisted love.
As Hyun-woo is taken into surgery, Hae-in finally remembers the situation before her surgery and Hyun-woo’s last words.
Seul-hee recovers the dollars Eun-sung had hidden and learns of his death. Despite her son's demise, she greedily claims all his shares and even eyes the Queens' chairman position.
Hyun-woo's mother shows immense strength and compassion by comforting the distraught Hae-in even as her son’s life hangs in the balance. In a conversation with Hae-in’s mother, they confirm that Hyun-woo was the one who saved young Hae-in.
Though the surgery is successful, Hyun-woo remains unconscious for a long time, with Hae-in by his side. His recovery is aided by the prayers and support of both families. When he finally awakens, Hae-in devotes herself to his care. Now that Hyun-woo is awake, the only task left is reclaiming the Queens Group.
Seul-hee, the final villain, faces her downfall. Pretending to be a grieving mother, she is put on trial. Her psychopathic behavior becomes evident as she tries to blame her dead son for her crimes. However, the situation turns when Hae-in testifies, revealing Seul-hee's attempts to kill her and her brother during their childhood, and her attempt to poison Chairman Man-dae. With undeniable evidence, Seul-hee is arrested, and Grace and Da-hye also face justice.
Episode 16 of Queen of Tears ends on a happy note. Hae-in slowly recovers her memory, the Queens Group is restored to its rightful family, and all villains are dealt with. Hyun-woo and Hae-in have their happy ending too.
