Fans hate casting of Hande Erçel and Barış Arduç in Queen of Tears remake

Published June 13th, 2025 - 01:16 GMT
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ALBAWABA - Hande Erçel and Barış Arduç’s casting in Queen of Tears remake sparks major fan backlash.

In response to the news that Hande Erçel and Barış Arduç will be starring in the Turkish version of the Korean drama Queen of Tears, which has broken all previous records, there has been a surge of anxiety and even comedy among fans of the drama phenomenon. In spite of the fact that O3 Medya's big project is scheduled to be shown on ATV during the upcoming season, users of social media are already expressing their reservations regarding the casting selections.

According to journalist Birsen Altuntaş, Hande Erçel will play a wealthy heiress who has only three months left to live, and Arduç will play the role of her soon-to-be ex-husband. Both of these characters will be included in the series. A 24.8% rating was given to the conclusion of the story, which made it the highest-rated Korean drama in the history of the genre. The story is well-known for its emotional depth and dramatic character development.

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To what extent, however, are Hande Erçel and Arduç able to bring the same emotional weight to Turkish platforms? Many viewers have a skeptical attitude. Despite the fact that the original stars, Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won, were able to make people cry, some say that Ercel and Arduc might have unwittingly made them laugh. One of the comments reads, "They are unable to cry; all they can do is pose." Are you the Queen of Tears or the Queen of Eyeliner and Filter? Find out now!

Erçel and Arduç have been cast together for the third time, which is a fact that has fans asking why the same duo is utilized so regularly. This is the third time that they have been cast together. With a cynical tone, one person inquired, "Are there no other acting duos functioning in Turkey?" The issue at hand is not just one of repetition; rather, it is one of expansion. Considering the fact that the plot is so intricate and tragic, many people are concerned that the two performers would not possess the emotional gravity necessary to carry the adaptation.

writer Dilara Pamuk and director Engin Erden have a strong reputation, only time will tell whether or not this adaptation will move people or leave them feeling underwhelmed.

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