When she discovers Young-ho is actually poor, she leaves him for a genuinely wealthy suitor who had previously proposed to her The Resolution:
While the premise appears derivative, a closer inspection reveals a complex negotiation of class and gender. My Fair Lady captures the anxiety of the Korean elite during a time of economic instability and the aspirations of the working class. This paper explores how the drama constructs its narrative arc, character archetypes, and thematic concerns, positioning it as a foundational text for understanding the evolution of the K-drama romantic comedy. my fair lady korean drama 2003