[Mar 17] "Queen of Tears" Ep 4: Rating, Recap, Review

"Queen of Tears" on tvN is becoming more and more popular. On March 17, the 4th episode reached its highest number of viewers so far. Nielsen Korea reported that "Queen of Tears" was the most-watched show during its time slot on all channels, with an average rating of 13% across the country. This is a notable increase of 3.4% from its previous episode.

"Queen of Tears" episode 4: Recap & review

Unravel true intentions & family ties 

The big question is simple – what are Hyeon-woo’s true feelings for his wife? At first, it looked like he didn’t love her anymore and just wanted to make sure she left him something in her will. But it’s obvious Hyeon-woo still cares for Hae-in. He got jealous when Eun-seon showed interest in her, quickly saved her from a wild boar, and he’s still unsure about his feelings.

His uncertainty is also troubling for Hae-in. She thinks he wants to get back together, not guessing he might be after her money. But the twist is, he could be trying to get back with her without even knowing it. This makes for an interesting story.

What’s Eun-seong doing? In "Queen of Tears," Eun-seong is the bad guy. At first, he just seemed to be causing trouble between Hae-in and Hyeon-woo. But by episode 4, we see he’s actually against the whole Queen Empire.

Eun-seong plans to take legal action against Chairman Hong Man-dae over some money issues. He’s trying to take over, and Hae-in is just a way for him to get closer to his goal. This also shows how important family ties are, especially with Hae-in’s mother favoring Soo-cheol, who Eun-seong is also dealing with in business.

Besides, the show talks about social class, which helps us understand why Hyeon-woo and Hae-in’s marriage didn’t work out. Their families were too different in terms of money and status, so they never really connected. 

In marriages, families usually come together, not just the couple. Hae-in and Hyeon-woo didn’t have that support. Hae-in tries to fix this, but it might be too late.

How does episode 4 end? 

Hae-in goes to Hyeon-woo’s hometown because his sister asked her to. Her dad is running for office, and her being there could help him win. Her visit causes a stir in the town.

Hyeon-woo is confused and comes back home. He finds Hae-in in a daze, not knowing where she is. He helps her again, showing their marriage mightn't be over yet.

Review

He still loves her, but after they lost their child, he's been unable to show it. It's not their fault; misunderstandings happen. Losing a newborn is like losing a part of themselves. His heart is so full of the hurt from before that he can't see his true feelings for his wife.

Also, every episode makes me like Hae-in even more. This one revealed she’s not heartless; she looks after her parents despite her mom’s harshness, and she’s kind to her husband’s family. She truly loves her husband. She was caring even before she got sick. People thought she was cold because she didn’t show her feelings, but they were wrong. 

The next episode’s preview is heartbreaking. I was curious when she’d learn about the divorce he wants. It’s good they didn’t stretch the story, but it’s still upsetting. She believed she could rely on him. Yet, it’s important she knows the truth, as he must be truthful and decide. If he can’t fully support her, he should let her go. 

I suspect the grandfather’s girlfriend, the second male lead, and the matchmaker. They may be plotting against Queen’s Group and the family.

(Source: naver.com)