"Why Her" is a 2022 South Korean drama about Oh Soo-jae, a talented and ambitious lawyer who is the youngest partner at a top law firm. After being demoted to work as an adjunct law professor following an unexpected case, she navigates her new role while seeking justice and redemption. The drama mixes legal suspense, revenge, and romance, including a "noona romance" (older woman, younger man) with a university student, Gong Chan, who supports her emotionally. It explores themes of career ambition, political corruption, personal betrayal, and second chances, combining a courtroom thriller with complex relationships and ethical dilemmas.
The show is noted for its strong female lead, intricate plotlines involving power struggles and corporate corruption, and a mix of intense drama with romantic undercurrents. It has been praised for its smart, gripping storytelling, though some viewers find the romance less central, focusing more on the legal and suspense elements.