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'Queen of Tears' on Netflix: Fan theories hint at happy ending amid Hong Hae-in's pregnancy

'Queen of Tears' fans theorize a happy ending as clues hint at a possible pregnancy for Kim Ji-won's character

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: K-drama 'Queen of Tears' continues to dominate charts, securing an impressive rating in the Seoul metropolitan area and nationwide for its 11th episode.

Since its premiere, the show has woven a captivating web of emotions, leaving viewers wanting more. 'Queen of Tears' explores the poignant love story of Baek Hyun-woo (played by Kim Soo-hyun) and Hong Hae-in (played by Kim Ji-won).

Their journey together takes a devastating turn when they face the unimaginable loss of a child through miscarriage. The drama unfolds as they navigate the profound grief of this experience and the immense strength it takes to rebuild their lives as a couple.

This captivating storyline has sparked a firestorm of online discussion and speculation, with fans diving deep into potential future developments across various platforms like YouTube and online communities.

'Queen of Tears' fans predict pregnancy twist

Fan theory has become a hot topic of discussion online. With eagle eyes peeled, viewers have been dissecting recent episodes, searching for any subtle hints that might suggest Hong Hae-in could be pregnant.

This speculation has ignited a wave of excitement among fans who desperately hope the couple will finally receive the blessing of a child after going through so much in previous episodes.

They've pointed to subtle changes in Hong Hae-in's physical appearance, seemingly more frequent visits to the doctor, and even shifts in her behavior as potential indicators of pregnancy.

This has resulted in countless online posts, forums buzzing with discussions, and fan-created video edits piecing together supposed evidence.

Fans seem happy with the theories as the rising WBC can help cure her terminal illness. One wrote: "This is the moment when Haein finds out that she is pregnant for the second time. She felt afraid that she would have another miscarriage, but Hyunwoo tried to calm her down. Then pregnancy cured her terminal illness."

Another fan made a whole thread to justify the interesting theory, stating: "I've been seeing a lot of tweets about how pregnancy can significantly raise the wbc count. Honestly, it makes a whole lot of sense. Should the story really takes this route, it'll be the greatest foreshadowing of all. Hear me out."

A fan is eagerly waiting for a miracle baby to appear and guard Hong Hae-in, writing, "I am still a firm believer of the pregnancy will save haein because it will increase her wbc count theory QueenOfTearsEp12." Another fan penned, "The miracle, life saving pregnancy is the one theory that HAS to be true. Make that baby tonight and save her life! baekhong fighting!"

Fans were justifying and decoding the whole scene to prove their theories. One elaborated: "Haein finds out that she is pregnant for the second time. afraid that she would have another miscarriage, but Hyunwoo tried to calm her down. pregnancy cured her terminal illness EP12 starting in minutes."

One viewer came up with another interesting theory, writing: "I am positive about the pregnancy increase WBC theory! But what if she will passed after giving birth ? And that is the gift that she will leave Hyunwoo with, so he will have to continue living righteously for their baby? Omona! They can’t be doing that to me!"

What is the storyline of 'Queen of Tears'?

With only a limited number of episodes remaining, viewers eagerly await the next chapter of 'Queen of Tears' to see if the fan theory holds water. Whether the speculation proves true or not, the show's success lies in its ability to tap into universal themes of love, loss, and hope, captivating audiences and fostering a vibrant online community of passionate fans.

'Queen of Tears' follows the tumultuous journey of Baek Hyun-woo, a successful lawyer, and Hong Hae-in, an heiress from a wealthy family. Their once picture-perfect marriage crumbles under the weight of a heartbreaking miscarriage.

The show explores their struggles to cope with this loss and rebuild their lives together. As the story unfolds, viewers are captivated by the emotional complexities of their relationship.

How to stream 'Queen of Tears'?

'Queen of Tears' Episode 13 arrives this weekend. Catch the drama on Saturday, April 20 at 9:20 pm Korean Standard Time (KST). 

The engrossing K-drama is available for streaming on Netflix. The membership for the same starts from as low as $6.99/month (standard plan with ads).

The standard plan without ads is priced at $15.49/month, while the premium plan costs $22.99/month.

'Queen of Tears' trailer

‘Queen of Tears’ Episode 12 is now available to stream on Netflix