Originally, the lead female role chosen by writer Park Ji-eun of ‘Queen of Tears’ was intended for singer and actress IU. However, there’s a backstory that Kim Ji-won was selected because IU declined to focus on her singing career at the planning stage of the drama. While many believe IU would have excelled in the role, Kim Ji-won also portrays the character as the ‘Queen of Tears’ exceptionally, particularly highlighting what K-drama fashion embodies. Kim Ji-won’s portrayal of the CEO of the third generation of the ‘Queen of Tears’ has earned her recognition as a fashion icon. Now fans worldwide eagerly watch the story unfold. Let’s see how stunning Kim Ji-won will look in episodes 8-12.
K-Drama Fashion in ‘Queen of Tears’ in Episodes 8-12
Look 1:
The dress that Hong Hae-in wore when Baek Hyun-woo proposed to her is the Soonil Hand Woven Rainbow Tweed Mini Dress. This dress is crafted from yarn that showcases various colors, giving it a feminine and luxurious appearance.
Look 2:
In episode 8, Hong Hae-in was frequently seen wearing a cardigan and long skirt set. This set consists of a Balmain Logo-Button Cropped Knitted Cardigan paired with a High-waist Button Pencil Skirt, in an intense but lovely fuchsia pink color.
These vibrant outfits accompany the emotional rollercoaster experienced by Hong Hae-in. They were notably worn during divorce negotiations with Baek Hyun-woo, in a park scene where Hong Hae-in expressed affection while watching surveillance camera footage on her husband, at a baseball batting hall where Baek Hyun-woo often visited, and at a restaurant where she overheard Baek Hyun-woo confessing his sadness to a friend, expressing his desire to live with her despite challenges. The bright ensemble contrasts the sad and depressing scenes, adding depth to the character’s emotions.
Look 3:
Chloe’s Two-Button Tailored Jacket in Coconut Milk added to the drama of her appearance at the press conference. The choice of a white outfit, instead of the traditional black for formal occasions, conveyed the strength and purity of Hong Hae-in’s character and situation, effectively capturing the essence of the dramatic scene.
Look 4:
The outfit that Hong Hae-in wore when she visited her house and met her grandfather, as well as when she visited Baek Hyun-woo’s officetel, was stunning. She wore RECTO Front Open Detailed Wool Knit with an Embroidered Velour Midi Skirt from a Prada 2023 FW collection.
Look 5:
The short-sleeved knit worn by Hong Hae-in at Baek Hyun-woo’s house in the countryside is a Thom Browne RWB Cuff Fine Merino Tee. In this scene, their love for each other is evident, and her knit looks very fresh and cheerful as she attends to Baek Hyun-woo’s injury.
In terms of the plot, the female lead, Hong Hae-in, undergoes surgery, while Baek Hyun-woo, the love of her life, is arrested for murder and sent back to Korea. Will the love between Hong Hae-in and Baek Hyun-woo prevail? Upon reflection, she wasn’t the cold-hearted businesswoman she seemed to be; rather, just a woman yearning for love and acceptance from her family and her partner. Simply observing the fact that a third-generation chaebol is marrying a lawyer from the countryside indicates that she is not solely focused on her wealth or background.
As the drama unfolds, viewers can anticipate being dazzled by Kim Ji-won’s stunning ensembles, heightening their curiosity about the eventual outcome of the story. The K-drama ‘Queen of Tears’ entices us to eagerly anticipate the next episode, especially for those intrigued by K-drama fashion.
