Why Her[2] (Korean: 왜 오수재인가; RR: Wae Osujaeinga) 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.[3] It is also available for streaming on Viu in selected regions.[4]
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.[5]
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.
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.
Professor at Seojung University and The prosecutor became a professor. When he was a prosecutor 10 years ago, he was Kim Dong-goo's prosecutor. But he didn't know Gongchan.
Gong Chan's roommate and the kitchen attendant in his pub. He was jailed for a year after dreaming of becoming a chef at a luxury hotel, but was caught in a gang brawl.
Gong-chan's half-sister is warm-hearted with a bright nature and caring attitude. Helped Kang Eun-seo when Kang was sexually assaulted, and was killed for her involvement in the matter.
On December 10, 2020 SBS announcing its lineup for dramas, informed that a series titled as Why Oh Soo-jae, in which actress Seo Hyun-jin takes on the title role, would be released in 2021. The romance drama set in a law school, is written by Kim Ji-eun and directed by Park Soo-jin.[45] It was confirmed that she will appear in the series as eccentric professor.[46]Hwang In-youp and Huh Joon-ho were also confirmed as part of the main cast in October 2021.[47]
Script reading took place on October 19, 2021 while filming began in November of the same year,[48] and completed on June 14, 2022.[49]
On January 24, 2022 a representative from the entertainment industry told that filming for Why Her who started filming last year, stopped filming for two weeks after director Park Soo-jin was diagnosed with COVID-19. Director Park Soo-jin, who had never been vaccinated on the doctor's recommendation, was unable to return to the filming set for health reasons after being diagnosed with COVID-19.[50] However, co-director PD Kim Ji-yeon and Kang Bo-seung took over the role of PD Park Soo-jin temporarily.[51]
On March 14, 2022, it was reported that director Park Soo-jin has returned to direct the drama after three months of convalescing post Covid infection. During his absence the series was co-directed by Kim Ji-yeon and Kang Bo-seung.[52] On April 21, 2022 fresh photos from script reading site were released.[53]
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^Kang Seon-ae (October 19, 2021). "서현진X황인엽X허준호, '왜 오수재인가' 출연 확정...내년 상반기 방송" [Seo Hyun-jin X Hwang In-yeop X Heo Jun-ho confirmed to appear in 'Why Oh Soo-jae'... broadcast in the first half of next year] (in Korean). SBS. Retrieved October 30, 2021 – via Naver.
^Moon Ji-yeon (July 2, 2021). "[공식] '대세' 배인혁, '왜 오수재인가' 출연 확정..하반기 촬영" [[Official] 'Trend' Bae In-hyuk, confirmed to appear in 'Why Oh Soo-jae'... Shooting in the second half of the year] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved October 30, 2021 – via Naver.
^Jeong Ga-young (October 28, 2021). "지승현, '왜 오수재인가' 출연...안하무인 악역 변신" [Ji Seung-hyun to appear in 'Why Oh Soo-jae'... selfish villain transformation] (in Korean). Sportsworld. Retrieved October 28, 2021 – via Naver.
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^Hwang Chae-hyun (October 10, 2021). "[공식] 전진기 '왜 오수재인가' 합류...서현진과 호흡" [[Official] Jeon Jin-ki joins ‘Why Oh Soo-jae’... Breathing with Seo Hyun-jin] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved June 4, 2022 – via Naver.
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^Jang Jin-ri (October 28, 2021). "[단독]포미닛 출신 손지현, '왜 오수재인가' 출연...서현진‧황인엽 호흡" [[Exclusive] Son Ji-hyun from 4minute to appear in 'Why Oh Soo-jae'... Breathing Hyunjin Seo and Inyeop Hwang] (in Korean). Sports TV News. Retrieved October 30, 2021 – via Naver.
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^Choi Hee-jae (April 22, 2022). "차청화, '왜 오수재인가' 출연 확정...서현진과 '절친 케미' [공식입장]" [Cha Cheong-hwa confirmed to appear in 'Why Oh Soo-jae'... Seo Hyun-jin and 'best chemistry' [official position]] (in Korean). Export News. Retrieved April 22, 2022 – via Naver.
^Park Ah-reum (May 13, 2022). "'동백꽃' 까불이 이규성 '왜 오수재인가' 전격 합류[공식]" [Camellia Flower' Kabul Lee Kyu-seong's 'Why Oh Soo-jae' suddenly joined [Official]] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved May 13, 2022 – via Naver.
^Jang Jin-ri (November 3, 2021). "[단독]'빈센조·슬의생' 최영준, '왜 오수재인가' 캐스팅" [[Exclusive] Choi Young-jun from 'Vincenzo's Destiny' casts for 'Why Oh Soo-jae] (in Korean). Sports TV News. Retrieved November 3, 2021 – via Naver.
^Park Soo-in (October 21, 2021). "배해선 '왜 오수재인가' 출연, 황인엽과 母子 호흡" [Bae Hae-sun in 'Why Oh Soo-jae', Hwang In-yeop, mother and child] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved October 30, 2021 – via Naver.
^Yoo Jeong-min (November 4, 2021). "김중돈, '왜 오수재인가' 강력계 형사 役 캐스팅...형사 전문 배우로 등극" [Kim Joong-don cast as homicide detective in 'Why Oh Soo-jae? Became a professional detective actor] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Retrieved November 4, 2021 – via Naver.
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^Yoon Seong-yeol (June 3, 2022). "황지아, 황인엽 의붓 여동생 된다..'왜 오수재인가' 캐스팅 [공식]" [Hwang Ji-ah becomes Hwang In-yeop's step-sister... Casting for 'Why Oh Soo-jae' [Official]] (in Korean). MT Star News. Retrieved June 3, 2022 – via Naver.
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^Kim Hye-jeong (June 10, 2022). "왜 오수재인가' 서현진, 끝나지 않은 홍지윤 자살 사건의 굴레" ['Why Oh Soo-jae' Seo Hyun-jin and Hong Ji-yoon's unfinished suicide case] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved June 10, 2022 – via Naver.
^Park Soo-in (June 13, 2022). "김윤서 '왜 오수재인가' 합류, 베일에 가려진 지승현 아내 된다" [Kim Yoon-seo joins 'Why Su-jae Oh' and becomes Ji Seung-hyun's wife, hidden under the veil] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved June 13, 2022 – via Naver.
^Hwang Hye-jeong (June 24, 2022). "류예리, '왜 오수재인가' 합류...극중 서현진과 어떤 인연?[공식]" [Ryu Ye-ri joins 'Why Su-jae Oh'... What kind of relationship with Seo Hyun-jin in the play? [Official]] (in Korean). Sports Seoul. Retrieved June 24, 2022 – via Naver.
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^Kang Seon-ae (June 3, 2022). "권상우, '왜 오수재인가' 첫회 지원사격...차청화 의사 남편으로 특별출연" [Kwon Sang-woo, 'Why Oh Soo-jae' first support shot... Special Appearance as Doctor Cha Cheong-hwa's Husband] (in Korean). SBS Entertainment News. Retrieved June 3, 2022 – via Naver.
^Lee Jung-hyun (December 10, 2020). "SBS, 한국형 히어로극 '더 비-팀' 론칭...'김사부'팀 뭉친다" [SBS launches Korean hero drama 'The B-Team'...'Master Kim' team unites]. Yonhap News (in Korean). Retrieved October 31, 2021.
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^Lee Min-ji (June 14, 2022). "왜 오수재인가' 우여곡절 끝 14일 춘천서 마지막 촬영" [Last filming in Chuncheon on the 14th after the twists and turns of 'Why Oh Soo-jae'] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved June 14, 2022 – via Naver.
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