Actress Im Soo-jung shocked viewers with a plotline revealing an affair with her husband’s friend, Kim Jun-han.
The tvN Saturday–Sunday drama How to Become a Building Owner in Korea (hereafter 'Building Owner'), which aired on the 28th and 29th, delivered edge-of-your-seat suspense.
Im plays Kim Seon, the wife of protagonist Gi Su-jong (portrayed by Jung-woo Ha) and a key figure, unveiling new sides each episode. In episodes 5 and 6, Kim Seon teamed up with her husband to resolve an unanticipated incident. Through a negotiation with Oh Dong-gi (played by Bong-sik Hyun), who knows the truth behind the kidnapping, she steadied Gi Su-jong’s wavering resolve while executing a bold scheme to frame Oh Dong-gi as the mastermind.
Despite feeling guilty toward Jeon Yi-kyung (played by Soo-jung Jung) over her affair with Min Hwal-seong (played by Jun-han Kim), Kim Seon kept it hidden and handled the crisis with chilling composure, ramping up the tension. Outwardly calm yet willing to cross moral lines to crack the case, she amplified the character’s duality with a shocking twist.
After the broadcast, viewers reacted, saying, "The affair partner is shocking" and "It’s getting more and more thrilling."
Im seamlessly navigates black comedy and thriller tones, once again cementing her status as a 'genre queen.' Her restrained delivery and quiet charisma set the mood, convincingly portraying Kim Seon’s tangled inner world. All eyes are on how she will evolve in the episodes ahead.
Meanwhile, 'Building Owner' airs every Saturday and Sunday at 9:10 p.m.