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 15 Recap
Hae-in, manipulated by Eun-sung, distances herself from her family but can't stop thinking about Baek Hyun-woo, waking up crying as she remembers his name. Unaware of Hae-in's feelings, Eun-sung starts a war with his mother, Moh Seul-hee, threatening to expose a video of her attempting to kill Chairman Hong Man-dae if she harms Hae-in again.
Curious about Baek Hyun-woo, Hae-in visits him in prison. Hyun-woo tenderly calls her name. Surprised by his handsome appearance and his tears upon seeing her, she feels awkward.
Hyun-woo: "How are you? Did the surgery go well? Are you continuing with your treatment?"
Hae-in: "Are you worried about me right now?"
Hyun-woo: "I've been very worried. I missed you."
Hae-in: "That's funny. You must think I don't remember anything, but I only believe what I see with my own eyes."
Hyun-woo: "Then why did you come here?"
Hae-in: "Honestly, I was curious. Let's just say I came to make sure I never see you again."
Hyun-woo: "We will meet again. I'll always be by your side... I'm sorry I couldn't be there when you woke up. I'm sorry you had to come here. I'll get out soon. I promise. Just focus on your treatment. Stay healthy, okay?"
Despite seeking closure, Hae-in leaves with a heavy heart. Meanwhile, Hyun-woo works with others to find evidence proving his innocence in Pyun Sung-wook’s murder, eventually uncovering the true culprit, orchestrated by Eun-sung, and clearing his name.
With his innocence confirmed, Hyun-woo applies to return to Queens Department Store, and Moh Seul-hee declares her intention to become CEO. Eun-sung, increasingly desperate, uses extreme measures to secure his shares. Hyun-woo and his family seize this opportunity to expose Eun-sung’s illegal activities and his slush fund.
Despite vowing never to see Hyun-woo again, Hae-in finds herself continually drawn to him. Hae-in receives an invitation to an aquarium, where she finds Hyun-woo. He asks why she sent the invitation, revealing it was an event she planned before her surgery, fearing he might forget her. She intended to propose re-marriage where he originally proposed to her.
Hae-in: "This is ridiculous. I wouldn't go this far for a man who divorced me for another woman."
Hyun-woo: "Exactly. You wouldn't do this for such a man. Which means I'm not that kind of man. You don't have to believe me, but don't trust Eun-sung either."
Confused, Hae-in confronts Eun-sung, discovering a CCTV recording and noticing his unscarred hand, realizing she's been deceived. She also receives a burnt notebook from Germany, revealing that the person she truly loved was Baek Hyun-woo. Determined to uncover the truth, she arranges to meet Hyun-woo. However, Eun-sung, tracking her car, discovers her plan.
