“Wonderful World” (2024) has captured the interest of Korean drama fans since its debut. According to Soompi, this drama featuring Cha Eun Woo and Kim Nam Joo has become the most talked-about show, as per the survey by GoodData Corporation. Moreover, the ratings saw a significant increase of 5 percent in episode 3, reaching 8.0 percent according to Nielsen Korea.
One of the main topics among viewers is the mystery surrounding Kang Soo Ho’s (Kim Kang Woo) affair, which surfaced in episode 3. Eun Soo Hyun (Kim Nam Joo) received an anonymous letter containing a photo of her husband cheating on her. Although Kang Soo Ho admitted to the affair, he refused to disclose the identity of his lover.
Who is the woman involved with Kang Soo Ho while Eun Soo Hyun was in prison? Here are some fan theories:
Attention, this article contains spoilers.
1. Possibility of Kang Soo Ho’s Affair with Han Yu Ri:
Some fans speculate that Kang Soo Ho’s affair is with Han Yu Ri (Lim Se Mi), who is a close friend of Eun Soo Hyun and considered like a sister to her. They believe that the silhouette of the woman seen with Kang Soo Ho resembles Han Yu Ri, with similar body shape and hair.
This theory gains support from Han Yu Ri’s reaction when Eun Soo Hyun confronts her about her husband’s infidelity in episode 4. Han Yu Ri appears shocked and tries to hide her face. She also asks about Kang Soo Ho’s response regarding the identity of his mistress, showing a strange sense of relief when Eun Soo Hyun mentions that her husband hasn’t disclosed the woman’s identity.
2. Suspicion Surrounding Eun Soo Hyun’s Neighbor, Yoon Hye Geum:
Another theory points fingers at Eun Soo Hyun’s neighbor, Yoon Hye Geum (Cha Soo Yeon), who has been suspicious since her introduction in the first episode. She exhibits odd behavior upon seeing Eun Soo Hyun and Kang Soo Ho together and is later caught meeting Kang Soo Ho at a hotel room in episode 4.
Some fans suspect her involvement, especially considering her secretive actions and the fact that she became a mother at a young age, with the father’s identity still unknown.
3. Alternative Theory Involving Yoon Hye Geum:
A different perspective suggests that Yoon Hye Geum may not be Kang Soo Ho’s mistress after all. Although they met at the hotel, it might have been for a different reason. Supporters of this theory propose that Yoon Hye Geum might have only found out about Kang Soo Ho’s affair without being his actual lover.
This idea is tied to Yoon Hye Geum’s motive for calling Kang Soo Ho to the hotel. It’s possible that she was either trying to protect Eun Soo Hyun by confronting Kang Soo Ho or using the affair as leverage for her own agenda.
The mystery surrounding Kang Soo Ho’s affair keeps viewers intrigued! However, these explanations remain speculative until the next episodes of “Wonderful World.”