Actor Kim Ji-won, left, and actor Kim Soo-hyun pose during a press conference at a hotel in Guro District, Seoul, Thursday. Yonhap

Actors Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won star as a couple in the new tvN drama "Queen of Tears," which portrays a tumultuous three-year marriage journey.

Scheduled for weekend airing, "Queen of Tears" delves into the lives of Hong Hae-in (Kim Ji-won), an heir managing a large department store, and Baek Hyun-woo (Kim Soo-hyun), son of a mayor of a small town, as the two navigate the complexities of married life.

The series marks Kim Soo-hyun's return to the screen after about three years. This has sparked considerable anticipation, given his previous success in the mega-hit romance series, "Moon Embracing the Sun" (2012), "My Love from the Star" (2013) and "It's Okay to Not Be Okay" (2020).

Kim addressed these speculations regarding his hiatus during a press conference at a hotel in Guro District, Seoul, on Thursday.

"It wasn't intentional. I've been diligently searching for the right project," he said.

"In my pursuit, I came across 'Queen of Tears' ... Despite this being my first married role, I felt a strong desire as an actor to infuse myself and Baek's inherent charms, including his delicate nature, intelligence and so on, to resonate with audiences."

Actor Kim Soo-hyun poses during a press conference at a hotel in Guro District, Seoul, Thursday. Yonhap

Similarly, Kim Ji-won, known for her emotive interpretation of her roles in "Descendants of the Sun" (2016) and "My Liberation Notes" (2022), teased her portrayal of a successful entrepreneur with a not-so-successful love life.

"Expressing the accumulated emotions of marriage, distinct from the excitement of new love, posed considerable challenges for me," she said. "As an unmarried individual, I worked on conveying aspects such as marital stagnation and the detachment arising from unresolved emotions."

Thursday's event also featured supporting actors Park Sung-Hoon, Kwak Dong-yeon and Lee Joo-bin.

Park assumes the role of former Wall Street analyst Yoon Eun-seong, in a notable return to antagonistic roles after his success as Jeon Jae-joon in Netflix's smash hit series, "The Glory" (2023).

Park said, "Beneath the flashy facade of my character lies complexity. Revealing too much about my character would become a spoiler, so I encourage viewers to follow along as the show unfolds."

Kwak portrays Hong's younger brother, Soo-cheol, and Lee plays Cheon Da-hye, Soo-cheol's wife.

From left, actors Lee Joo-been, Kwak Dong-yeon, Kim Ji-won, Kim Soo-hyun and Park Sung-hoon pose during a press conference held at a hotel in Guro District, Seoul, Thursday. Yonhap

"Queen of Tears" is helmed by directors Jang Young-woo and Kim Hee-won, who praised the cast's exceptional acting.

"It was satisfying to see the actors' performances. This production encapsulates the full spectrum of human emotions ... Seeing these emotions depicted by such talented actors is such a blessing." director Kim said.

The series is also the latest creation of screenwriter Park Ji-eun, renowned for hit shows "The Producers" (2015), "The Legend of the Blue Sea" (2016) and "Crash Landing on You" (2019).

"Good ratings are dependant on god's will, but if this drama surpasses the ratings of 'Crash Landing on You,' we'll be more than elated," director Kim said, expressing her hopes for the drama's success.

"Queen of Tears" airs at 9:10 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday.