Kim Hee-sun gives one of her most underrated performances. She manages to make a selfish woman sympathetic without softening her edges immediately. And Ko Soo—gentle, handsome, and perpetually damp-eyed—proves that a male lead doesn’t need to be a bully to be compelling.
Su-jin represents the "Everywoman" of early 2000s Korea—a generation of women taught that sacrifice is a virtue. Her character arc is the heart of the show. Initially pitiful and passive, she evolves into a resilient career woman. Kim Ji-ho’s portrayal is praised for its emotional grounding, making Su-jin’s transformation believable rather than sudden. my fair lady korean drama 2003