'Queen of Tears' Episode 8 Takeaway: Yoon Eun-seong's obsession with Hong Hae-in takes a dark turn
Contains spoilers for 'Queen of Tears' Episode 8
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: The captivating Korean drama 'Queen of Tears' takes viewers on a journey filled with love, betrayal, illness, and shocking revelations.
The series dives into the lives of Hong Hae-in (Kim Ji-won), a successful businesswoman, and Baek Hyun-woo (Kim Soo-hyun), her seemingly perfect husband.
Episode 8 throws a foggy glimpse at Yoon Eun-seong's (Park Sung-hoon) plan, shattering the illusion of the couple's happy marriage.
While Hae-in is battling a serious illness, a dark secret about their past resurfaces. Meanwhile, Eun-seong's presence disrupts the Hong household, but Hyun-woo uncovers the truth, leading to a power struggle and a fight for Hae-in's future.
Yoon Eun-seong stalks Hong Hae-in in 'Queen of Tears' Episode 8
In Episode 8 of 'Queen of Tears', Eun-seong finds out Hae-in is sick with a cancerous disease. While sitting alone, he remembers when they were kids and he saved her from a dog. Even though his mom ignored him, Hae-in thanked him and cleaned his hurt knee.
He still wears her necklace from that day. Initially, it seems he likes Hae-in. However, it quickly becomes apparent that he's trying to be involved with her to get Queens Group.
Meanwhile, Hae-in doesn't know Eun-seong is following her around and keeping tabs on her through her driver. In one scene, Hae-in comes back home, and she gets mad when he questions her whereabouts. But she puts a limit there.
Hae-in then tells Eun-seong that now she even refuses to work with a company he suggested because she doesn't want to owe him anything.
On the other hand, Hyun-woo figures out Eun-seong is following Hae-in and knows she's sick. He also realizes Eun-seong is the son of Hae-in's friend Moh Seul-hee, thanks to a special watch.
Yoon Eun-seong dominates in Hong house in 'Queen of Tears' Episode 8
At work, things aren't going well for Hong Soo-cheol. Investors pull out after his financial manager gets in trouble. But then Eun-seong swoops in and saves the day with a new investor!
Just when things seem okay, the Chairman is furious with Hyun-woo for another reason. Even though Hyun-woo's family wants him to quit his job, Hae-in thinks he should fight back.
They team up with Hae-in's aunt to find out more about Seul-hee and Eun-seong. A DNA test confirms that Eun-seong is most likely Seul-hee's son!
On the other hand, following Eun-seong's spreading domination in Hae-in's house, Hyun-woo decides to move back in with his family.
Episode 8 leaves viewers with multiple questions as Hae-in cries because she's sick and wants to be with Hyun-woo, while Eun-seong keeps tabs on her from a distance
'Queen of Tears' is available for streaming on Netflix