'Queen of Tears' Episode 7 Takeaway: Hong Hae-in scolds Baek Hyun-woo for saving her from truck
Contains spoilers for 'Queen of Tears' Episode 7
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: Netflix's 'Queen of Tears' throws romance clichés out the window, instead focusing on the messy, heartbreaking truth of a marriage teetering on the edge.
Meet Baek Hyun-woo (Kim Soo-hyun), a successful lawyer who was desperate for a divorce. But a situation made him reconsider his choices.
On the other hand, his beautiful wife, Hong Hae-in (Kim Ji-won), is the heiress to a vast fortune, but her seemingly perfect world crumbled due to her health issues.
In Episode 7, Hae-in finds divorce papers and feels betrayed, while Hyun-woo's guilt makes him take the blame for Hae-in's ongoing health issues.
To make her fight for life, Hyun-woo acts harshly, angering her but renewing her will to live.
Hong Hae-in feels heartbroken after finding divorce papers in 'Queen of Tears' Episode 7
The episode picks up where the last one left off, with Hae-in devastated after finding the divorce papers.
When Hae-in finds the divorce papers, she desperately pleads with Hyun-woo to deny that it was his doing. However, overwhelmed by the situation and guilt, he accepts his responsibility for even considering the divorce.
This shatters Hae-in's trust, leaving her deeply hurt and filled with a whirlwind of emotions. Hyun-woo tries to give reasons for his choice for the divorce, but she shuts him out and walks away, ignoring his pleas.
The emotional turmoil triggers another episode of hallucination which happens to her during her illness. In a daze, Hae-in finds herself standing in front of an oncoming truck. Thankfully, Hyun-woo reacts quickly and pulls her back to safety.
However, Hae-in remains cold. She calmly tells him to let her go next time something like this happens, sending shivers down Hyun-woo's spine.
Baek Hyun-woo finds a new plan to reignite Hong Hae-in's emotions in 'Queen of Tears' Episode 7
On the other hand, the doctor delivers a harsh truth: Hae-in's recovery depends on her will to live. Without hope and the fight to survive, even the best treatments won't work.
Hyun-woo comes up with a risky plan to fuel emotions in Hae-in. He deliberately provokes Hae-in, poking her with his words and actions.
He mainly acts like he wants to get rid of her, constantly criticizing and teasing her.
Interstingly, this reignites a spark within Hae-in. Fueled by anger and a desire to fight back, she threatens a ruthless lawsuit against him.
While Hyun-woo despises stooping to such tactics, he prioritizes her life. He's determined to save her, even if it means becoming the villain in her eyes.
'Queen of Tears' is available for streaming on Netflix
