The much talked about tvN drama Queen of Tears recently made history with its final episode aired on April 28. It achieved the highest viewership rating ever recorded by the network. Despite this milestone, the conclusion of the series has sparked a range of reactions from viewers, particularly regarding its handling of the lead couple’s relationship and the decision to focus on a potentially tragic outcome. The drama, which stars Kim Soo Hyun as Baek Hyun Woo and Kim Ji Won as Hong Hae In, shows Hae In’s character to be terminally ill. However, the finale took a surprising turn by showing a shot of the couple’s future together, suggesting that they were able to enjoy a long life together before Hae In’s eventual passing.
While many viewers expressed relief that the ending was not as tragic as expected, some online communities have been buzzing with speculation that the show’s original plan was to end on a much sad note. Alleged leaked images of an alternate ending, in which Hae In dies in 2034, have fueled these rumours.
KIM SOOHYUN OST IS HERE!!!!!hyunwoo had kids and grew old with haein, she left first and he visited her grave. a happy and beautiful ending <3#QueenofTearsEp16#QueenofTears pic.twitter.com/qWa3qcn5k8
— chel (@kshsimp) April 28, 2024
Now it makes sense. If haein died in 2034 it explains why they don't have more family pictures when their daughter grownups ????pic.twitter.com/AfAShIH3jl https://t.co/3c4Wu7kVyc— ???? (@realllllwawa) April 29, 2024
Additionally, some fans have also pointed out that the finale only showed the couple’s daughter at a young age, raising questions about the decision to omit scenes of her growing up or of the couple in their later years. This has led to speculation that the production team may have filmed two different endings and ultimately opted for the more uplifting one.
Something was off that they didn't have pics of more kids/grandkids if HI lived til 83. Why did the daughter pics go up to only 10?They had to quickly photoshop Subin in Germany church.Not believable as they wouldn't be wearing same clothes from honeymoon. HI being CEO dept store— cathy (@peace_kindness_) April 29, 2024
It'll be more realistic if they did this, like I mean she had cancer tho ???? To be able to recover that quickly after one treatment feels too easy and fast ???? but yeah they looked at the viewers reaction & changed the ending is also a wise decision to do to make it less traumatic https://t.co/z0oGNcGFR3— μ's (@moussemuse) April 29, 2024
This speculation is further fueled by the fact that the show’s writer, Park Ji Eun, is rumoured to have considered multiple endings for her previous drama, Crash Landing on You.
The possibility of an alternative ending has divided fans, with some believing that a sadder conclusion would have been more impactful, while others are relieved by the happier ending that was ultimately chosen.
the ending would have been more impactful in my opinion if they went with 2034 because even though haein left hyunwoo early, he continued to live until old age, carrying her love with him until they meet again ???? https://t.co/svGrHv7lwD— jia (@soojiaaaaaa) April 29, 2024
Kinda would be more painful. But I honestly wanna see what the real ending was https://t.co/FkHCiZ4fIE— ًz | ???????? (@kdramaeeeeing) April 29, 2024
The drama, which premiered its first episode on March 9 this year was co-directed by Jang Young-woo and Kim Hee-won and is also available for streaming on Netflix in certain regions.
Reference link: https://www.koreaboo.com/news/queen-tears-originally-planned-sad-ending-netizens-find-evidence/
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