'Queen of Tears' Episode 8 Takeaway: Moh Seul-hee seizes control over Hong family after poisoning Chairman Hong Man-dae
Contains spoilers for 'Queen of Tears' Episode 8
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: K-drama is at its peak in 'Queen of Tears' Episode 8!
Chairman Hong Man-dae's (Kim Kap-soo) birthday celebration takes a dark turn when Hong Beom-ja (Kim Jung-nan) discovers a shocking secret about Moh Seul-hee (Lee Mi-sook).
Meanwhile, Hong Soo-cheol's (Kwak Dong-yeon) grand gesture backfires on the chairman. As tensions simmer, Baek Hyun-woo (Kim Soo-hyun) uncovers the truth about Seul-hee and Yoon Eun-seong (Park Sung-hoon), leading to a confrontation with the chairman that has devastating consequences.
But the drama doesn't stop there! With the chairman incapacitated and Seul-hee wielding newfound power, the Hong family loses control of their company. Forced away from their luxurious lifestyle, they face a harsh reality.
Chairman Hong Man-dae's birthday party takes a shocking turn in 'Queen of Tears' Episode 8
Hong Beom-ja, Hong Man-dae's daughter, discovers Seul-hee wearing her mother's ring. This is a huge clue that Seul-hee might not be who she says she is.
Beom-ja confronts her father but blinded by trust in Seul-hee, he pushes her away for the first time ever. Meanwhile, Hong Soo-cheol tries to impress his family with a big birthday surprise, but it turns into a disaster.
Alone with Seul-hee, Hong Man-dae gets a call from Hyun-woo revealing the truth about her and Eun-seong. Shocked and heartbroken, Hong Man-dae starts to feel sick.
But it's no coincidence, that Seul-hee has poisoned one of the game pieces they were playing with. Before Hong Man-dae falls unconscious, Seul-hee tells him to stay in a coma for a few months so she can take control.
Hong Hae-in's family moves in with Baek Hyun-woo's family in 'Queen of Tears' Episode 8
At the hospital, the family is shocked to learn that Seul-hee has a power of attorney, meaning she can make decisions for Chairman Hong Man-dae.
Worse, with Eun-seong's investment, Seul-hee now controls most of the company's shares, pushing the Hong family out.
Back home, Hyun-Woo's father closes his shop because his in-laws (Hae-in's family) are losing everything. But to everyone's surprise, Hyun-woo returns home.
With the Hong family now facing financial hardship, they must relocate to live with Hyun-woo. This significant change is sure to bring both amusing and dramatic moments, especially considering wealthy individuals suddenly living with their in-laws.
Despite the challenging circumstances, Hyun-woo remains determined. He'll explore every avenue to rescue his family and regain control of their company.
'Queen of Tears' is available for streaming on Netflix