Overview
Why Her is a 2022 South Korean television series directed by Park Soo-jin. Starring Seo Hyun-jin in the title role of Oh Soo-jae, and features Hwang In-youp, Huh Joon-ho in pivotal roles, also Bae In-hyuk appears in the series. It premiered on SBS TV on June 3, 2022, and aired every Friday and Saturday at 22:00 (KST) till July 23. It is also available for streaming on Viu in selected regions.
Synopsis
Oh Soo-jae (Seo Hyun-jin) is a talented lawyer and the youngest partner at TK Law Firm, the best law firm in South Korea. Oh Soo-jae is driven by her desire to win cases and also her self-righteous principles. She has lived her life to achieve success, but she gets involved in an unexpected case and she gets demoted to work as an adjunct professor at Seojung University law school. At the law school, Oh Soo-jae meets Gong Chan (Hwang In-youp). He is a student there. Gong Chan has experienced a painful past, but he still has a warm heart. He falls in love with Oh Soo-jae and he would do anything to protect her. Meanwhile, Choi Tae-kook (Heo Jun-ho) is the chairman of TK Law Firm. He would do anything to satisfy his desires, even if it's illegal or immoral.
Cast and characters
Main
Seo Hyun-jin as Oh Soo-jae
A star lawyer who is the youngest partner at TK Law Firm. She has become empty while pursuing only success. She is forced out because of an unexpected incident and demoted to becoming an adjunct professor at a law school.
Hwang In-youp as Gong Chan / Kim Dong-gu
Lee Eugene as young Gong Chan / Kim Dong-gu
A twenty-seven year-old law school student who is warm and innocent, but hides a painful past with a twisted fate.
Huh Joon-ho as Choi Tae-kook
The chairman of TK Law Firm who crosses the boundaries of good and evil in the face of desire. He has power and hides his inner feelings. He watches over Oh Soo-jae, who is loyal to him.
Bae In-hyuk as Choi Yoon-sang
A second year student at Seojung University's law school and the second son of Choi Tae-kook.
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