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'Treat for us': 'Queen of Tears' surprises fans with special two-part episode starring Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won

'Queen of Tears' revolves around married couple Baek Hyun-woo and Hong Hae-in

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: Since its premiere on March 9, K-drama 'Queen of Tears' has not only received widespread critical acclaim but has also amassed an impressive viewership, captivating viewers with its compelling storytelling and powerful performances.

'Queen of Tears' will conclude its original run on Sunday, April 28. However, fans will have something to look forward to, as the makers have scheduled two new special episodes for Saturday and Sunday, May 4 and 5.

The announcement of the special episodes has generated a buzz among K-drama fans, with many eager to see Kim Ji-won and Kim Soo-hyun again. 

Special two-part episode of 'Queen of Tears' featuring Kim Ji-won and Kim Soo-hyun sparks frenzy among fans

Fans have enthusiastically taken to social media to express their excitement for the special episodes.

A fan expressed her excitement by saying, "tvn giving us 2 additional special episodes AS THEY SHOULD cause baekhong's dating era alone deserves a whole separate show."

Another fan wrote on X, "Two special episodes must be a treat for fans! It's great to see dedicated followers of a series being rewarded with extra content after a long wait. Enjoy the feast of new episodes!"

'Queen of Tears' fans are buzzing with anticipation and speculation about the upcoming special episodes, with some wondering if the focus will shift to Hong Hae-in and Baek Hyun-woo and their child.

A fan wrote on X, "what if the special episodes will be talking abt baekhong and their child."

Another fan said, "Since we are getting special episodes,please give our BaekHong couple a happy ending."

Another fan expressed her enthusiasm by saying, "#QueenOfTears will have 2 special episodes as a thanks to their popularity. The appearance and format of the main actors are currently under discussion. The "Queen of Tears" special episode will not be simply a collection of highlights."

A fan has made a special request, suggesting one episode featuring Baek and Hong in Germany and another showcasing their kids, adding the hashtag #QueenOfTears to their post.

This request has sparked excitement and intrigue among fans, who are intrigued by the possibility of exploring different facets of Baek and Hong's life.

Another K-drama fan said, "they really owe us that special episode full of baekhong being lovey dovey because the lack of their scenes in ep 8 & 9 is making me upset lol #QueenOfTears."

However, one fan has expressed a concern, wondering if the addition of these special episodes could potentially lead to a tragic outcome for Hong Hae-in's character in the series.

A fan said, "We will watch 2 special episodes from QOT. I know nobody wants this drama to end. I am so happy, this news saved my day!"

A K-drama fan wrote on X, "the directors knew #QueenOfTears will be THIS big that’s why they prepared extra clips and scenes for the special episodes they manifested it so bad, years of hardwork is paying off !!"

Another fan shared a video and wrote, "2 special episodes! Wohooo!!!!! Being fed like no other, after a drought of 3 years!"

How to stream 'Queen of Tears'?

'Queen of Tears' is available on tvN for local viewers and on Netflix for global audiences.

Netflix provides various subscription plans for their subscribers in different budgets. The basic plan starts from approximately $6.99 per month.

Standard plan without ads is priced at $15.49/month, and Premium plan costs $22.99/month.

'Queen of Tears' trailer