Hae-Su once believed her life was built on love, romance, and shared dreams. Now, all that remains of her marriage is debt, loneliness, and regret. When she discovers that her husband Min-Cheol has been cheating on her with a much younger coworker, her already fragile world collapses completely. Struggling to process betrayal and loss, Hae-Su finds unexpected solace in Tae-Ha, a young man who offers her warmth, attention, and escape. Yet beneath his gentle demeanor lies something unsettling. As grief, desire, and desperation intertwine, Hae-Su must confront whether this new connection is salvation—or simply another path toward ruin.
Tears on a Withered Flower doesn’t romanticize pain—it examines it. The story captures the quiet devastation of betrayal and the numb aftermath that follows, where comfort can feel more dangerous than loneliness.
Hae-Su is a deeply human protagonist, flawed and aching, whose decisions are driven by exhaustion rather than hope. Tae-Ha’s presence introduces a constant undercurrent of unease, transforming what could have been a simple rebound romance into a psychological slow burn.
This webtoon is best suited for readers who appreciate emotionally complex, adult romance that explores unhealthy attachments, grief, and vulnerability without offering easy answers. Tears on a Withered Flower is uncomfortable by design—and powerful because of it.
