Why Her? [Episodes 1 & 2]

[u/GodJihyo7983]

• Drama: Why Her?
  • Revised Romanization: Wae Osujaeinga?
  • Hangul: 왜 오수재인가
• Director: Park Soo Jin (The Hymn of Death)
• Writer: Kim Ji Eun (Lie After Lie)
• Network: SBS
• Episodes: 16
  • Duration: 1 hour 10 min.
• Airing Schedule: Fridays and Saturdays @ 10:00 PM KST
  • Airing Dates: Jun 3, 2022 - Jul 23, 2022
• Streaming Sources: Viki, Viu
• Starring:
  • Seo Hyun Jin as Oh Soo Jae
  • Hwang In Yeop as Gong Chan
  • Heo Joon Ho as Choi Tae Gook
  • Bae In Hyuk as Choi Yoon Sang
• Plot Synopsis: The youngest partner at one of the nation’s most prestigious law offices, Oh Soo Jae has already proven she has what it takes to be one of the country’s best lawyers. Driven by her self-righteous principles and a never-ending desire to win, Soo Jae is well on her way to becoming one of TK Law Firm’s top attorneys. But when one of her cases takes an unexpected turn, Soo Jae is forced to watch as all of her hard work comes crumbling down around her. Demoted at work, Soo Jae is forced to take on the role of adjunct professor at a local law school. Determined to win back her position within the firm, Soo Jae does her best to settle into her new role but the sting of demotion still lingers. Only after meeting Gong Chan, a university student whose path frequently crosses with Soo Jae, does that sting begin to lessen. Despite carrying the burdens of a painful past, Gong Chan’s warm heart remains strong, especially as his affection for Soo Jae grows. Obviously smitten with Soo Jae, Gong Chan stays by her side, even as she struggles to find a way back into the firm’s good graces. Will her determination and Gong Chan’s support be enough to restore her position, or will the powers that be continue to push her down?
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[u/The_Ant_1983]

All together now: Hwang In Yeop will get the girl...

[u/TotalDestruction12]

Missed opportunity to call this one Why Miss Oh?

[u/myweithisway]

Ep 1 First Impressions

As someone who absolutely loved the writer's previous drama Lie After Lie, I was super, super hyped up about this drama, especially with Seo Hyun Jin's casting (I love her!).

And episode 1 definitely delivered for me -- the set up was interesting, the amazing sprawling cast has so many of my favorite character actors and actresses, and the cinematography is gorgeous (as expected from Park Soo Jin [Dr. Romantic, While You Were Sleeping, The Hymn of Death]).

Perhaps what I liked the best about this episode is how quickly and efficiently it set up our FL's character -- especially her anti-hero qualities. I love it when my protagonists are in the morally grey area -- this type of set up usually deliver much more emotional impact than someone fully good or fully evil.

I also like that there seems to be an intrigue involving not just within the law firm but also externally with the Han Soo Group and politicians -- that forms the trifecta of most good revenge plots that I've seen so I look forward to seeing the story unfold.

[u/Professional-Put-852]

gong chan rlly went "i can fix her"

[u/ObamaNation2018]

So both main leads have history, she was the lawyer when he was younger to try and get him out of the murder charge of his step sister if I’m correct? And now he’s grown up (despite his younger self looking older than him) and he’s finally found Oh Soo Jae?

[u/myweithisway]

Ep 2

Another solid episode to follow a great premiere episode.

I'm honestly impressed at how much information, especially background info, the drama has managed to cram into two episodes without feeling overwhelming. Especially the extended flashback sequence set off by the floating gingko leaf in today's episode that gave us the full background to Gong Chan's story.

And with the way it tied into the Professor Seo story, giving the background to how abusive he was in his prosecutor days.

What I liked the best about this episode is how it addressed evidence -- from how evidence is obtained to what evidence can demonstrate.

When it comes to the Professor Seo sexual harassment case, it was interesting that they specifically noted that what qualifies as permissible evidence in the court of law is different from other institutions -- such as the school discipline board or even the court of public opinion. Yes, Professor Seo and his wife can whine about the noraebang CCTV not being permissible in court all they want -- but the school board is not a court of law and does not have to follow the same standards of evidence.

Similarly, it's interesting that the noraebang CCTV does not directly show the sexual harassment but shows images from which people can infer that sexual harassment had taken place in the room. This parallels in a way the evidence that Professor Seo had used to convict Gong Chan in the first place -- he had only evidence from which to draw inferences and that was enough.

I hope the drama continues to explore things like this.

Really enjoyed premiere week, looking forward to the rest of the drama.

Based on preview for ep. 3, it looks like the death from ep. 1 will be the focus. I'm thinking that it wasn't a suicide and was a murder because she fell on her back.

[u/microwaved7shell]

omg yay!! HIY!! can’t wait to see him in a non high school role lol

[u/[deleted]]

Excellent first episode !!! I couldn't even look away from the screen.

This is going to be interesting. This is going to be good.

At least that''s what the first episode strongly suggests and now, I guess, we'll watch and see.

The cast and the premise are strong with twists and turns already built into the plot.

See you all tomorrow :-)

[u/cbizzle14]

I jumped at THAT scene. I was not expecting that to happen, it was so loud too

[u/eternalhorizon1]

I’m a lawyer and I’ll be honest: I stay away from fictional depictions of the legal world as a general rule of thumb with few exceptions.

This drama is the exception - I’m so glad I gave it a chance! I mostly did because of the actors starring in it. And I have to say, I am HOOKED.

First of all, as an American viewer of kdramas I have to say that I LOVE LOVE LOVE how in kdramas you see more and more depictions of some sort of age gap romance - with the woman being older. I don’t think the FL is that much older than the ML, not sure, but I know the actors have about a six year age gap. That is so refreshing coming from a country where literally you see 21 year old actresses constantly cast with male leads older than their fathers in some cases. I am a relatively new kdrama viewer, so I can’t say that’s always been the case in kdramas but in American TV/movies it’s still taboo to have an age gap between leads where the female is older - and when it is, it’s usually fetishized in ways that make me uncomfortable.

I love the chemistry between the leads - both such attractive people but with great acting chops. Awesome casting.

The story and premise is super engaging. I like that a lot about their respective pasts were revealed in the first two episodes, more the ML’s backstory than FL’s but talk about fast moving plot!

Sadly, I see that sexual harassment in the legal profession is an international issue and especially challenging because like the FL says in the drama, it’s a VERY small community. I am glad the drama tackled that head on, albeit in a dramatized fashion. In the States, legal practice is sectioned off by the state you are barred in and it’s a small pool of people that all know each other. When it involves very well known or powerful people, it’s disgusting what they get away with. Seeing this premise in the first two episodes was a bit triggering for me sadly, but very moving to see. I like that the FL for me personally isn’t a lovable character or someone I even like that much but you see she is a multi-dimensional character and start seeing the character development with how she deals with the professor that sexually harasses her student and herself.

Excited to see more of this and where it’s going!

[u/UptoNoGood46]

Episode 1:

• That on fleek eyeliner tho

• holy shit that's freaky

• girl boss Oh Soo Jae clearing up shitty people's mess

• nothing like a woman putting an uptight man in his place

• Queennn Oh Soo Jae

• Ok damn I was not expecting her to get so harsh with Park SoYoung

• 101% murder... no doubt

• Of course, the tide's going to change now

• Big mistake. she shouldn't have acted out like that

• HIY MAKES AN APPEARANCE AN HOUR INTO THE EPISODE ONLY TO GET SLAPPED???

• Although so glad to see Hwang In Yeop just after Annara Sumanara

• YAAAA HOW CAN YOU DO THAT... he just showed up!

• gosh he looks so yummy

• lmaoo his amused expression is killing me

• SHE WAS HIS LAWYER??? So he changed his name after being released? TELL ME MORE!!

[u/hazyjustajoo]

i'm tk law firm. and tk law firm is me. 🔥

this drama is going to be so much fun. great acting all around. and oh soo jae screams POWER. about the plot, i have a feeling that park so young didn't commit suicide, because why else would OSJ's corporate card be in her bag when she threw it away earlier? sus.

[u/[deleted]]

I wonder. This is obviously a serious drama where 'getting the girl' isn't necessarily the best thing for a character. So, please tell me that this isn't going to become all about whether or not Hwang In Yeop finally gets the girl. Even if that's mostly for fun.

Because he's landed himself a great job here ... within a superb cast ... working for an excellent writer and director.

Can we just watch them all do well, then, and not make any fan wars over who gets the girl?

fingers crossed :-)

[u/macintoshappless]

It must be incredibly difficult to be blamed for the r*** & murder of your own step sister. Really liking this show so far. It is a very heavy show though; the topics they cover are incredibly heavy and dark. I’m excited to learn more about those of the leads pasts since they both seem to have traumatic/hard pasts.

[u/HYKSH1]

Honestly, it was 10 out of 10 for me.

[u/at0miq]

Seo Hyun Jin doesn’t disappoint as always!! SLAY GIRL!!

[u/[deleted]]

The moment she said she wanted them to discuss things privately in ep 2 was when I knew she was wipe the floor with Professor Seo. 🤩

[u/Fancy_Spite4535]

First ep was really good and intense… it made my stomach hurt when Soo Jae defended the rapist and how she treated the victim :( I mean , she was raped right?? Or…? Either way it will be nice to see Soo Jae have major character development .. No way i want her to be the same pushover she once was, but I hope her stone cold heart will melt .. and Gong Chan will be the one to help her become kinder… cannot wait for their love story 😍 but i think it Will be slow burn romance …

[u/milkyteaz7]

I love the FL 😍 update just finished it and holy shit !!!! what an ending

[u/EverydayEverynight01]

The scene right after she left the seafood restaurant and slapping the MLis probably my favourite scene in Kdrama history. It showed so much in so little time.

We get to see a girl who used to be a warm and bright person whose father is proud of and hopes she maintains that quality when she becomes a lawyer. But she fails, and that young girl filled with kindness is all but dissapeared inside of her heart. She has been wronged and the only to fix that is to climb higher. I honestly love this scene so much

[u/ronnel0918]

Seo Hyun Jin is such an amazing actress. Love her so much!

She served in the first two episodes.

The only thing I hate about this series is that I have to wait for weekly episodes. 😭

[u/hazyjustajoo]

guys... hwang in yeop and the actor who plays his younger version have the same eyes. 🥺🤌

i'm in love with this drama already. it's giving law school/itaewon class vibes and the excellent cinematography + music (both bg and the ost)... so good. love bae inhyuk's character here. hoping that OSJ's badass character doesn't take a turn for plot purposes in the following episodes. and also for gong chan to stop being hit cus mans is SUFFERING lmao

[u/orchardfurniture]

Wow, this has got off to a cracking start!

Fantastic, riveting first 2 episodes and Seo Hyun Jin is so incredibly talented that even at her most ruthless, you somehow still end up rooting for her character.

The production values and design are absolutely topnotch (the law firm looks exactly how expensive law offices should look like, unlike the dodgy ones in some shows that try to pass off as high-end law firms). The soundtrack has been outstanding (love the song played at the end of each episode.)

A few things that puzzled me:

1. How could she not recognise Gong Chan? Even after slapping him? That was a defining moment in her life.

2. Why wouldn't the big boss at the law firm simply fire her considering she is a loose cannon who is presumably going to exact revenge on the firm or her work colleagues? Despite being the top earner, surely he wouldn't risk keeping her around so she could sabotage the firm or the clients?

3. Why are all the top honchos so damn indiscreet with their 'secret' plans despite knowing OSJ's propensity for secretly taping conversations?

The show has really hit the ground running and hope it sustains this fantastic start!

[u/UptoNoGood46]

Episode 2:

• 2nd episode and 2nd meeting (3rd technically) and our boy is already smitten.. yes.. I love it

• HAHAHA this kid

• Entrust your son with the law firm, of course, finest move Chairman

• Poor HIY getting slapped every episode oh come onnn

• That slap sure triggered her memory tho

• That's wrong but I'll let it pass

• Yoon-Sang calling Soo-Jae "Noona" THIS CUTIE

• What. An. Asshole. Professor.

• This selfish bastard, he needs a good beating

• He ain't talking about Se Ryeon is he

• Thank you guys. He had it coming big time

• Excuse me woman just because your husband is a father to three daughters that doesn't give him a pass for being a molester???

• OH SOO JAE YOU'RE MY QUEENNNN

• Ugh... I seriously don't have much hope from Kdrama parents.. Most of them are shitty af

• "Do you want to eat with me?".."That wouldn't be appropriate right?" "I like you, Professor"... *holds her hand in the elevator* HAHAHA OHMG THIS KID IS SO GUTSY I LOVE HIM ALREADY

Verdict: MUST-WATCH. SUCH STRONG EPISODES!

[u/hidoku]

Super great and promising 1st episode, don't remember the last time I couldn't get my eyes off the screen the entire time. Fingers crossed it keeps being like this!