Into this sterile existence enters (Lee Jung-jae, in a breakout role), the younger fiancé of her close friend. The attraction is immediate, not because of fireworks, but because U-jin sees the suffocation Seo-hyun is enduring. What begins as a stolen glance escalates into a torrid affair.

Director Lee Jae-yong relies heavily on mise-en-scène and color temperature to convey the emotional alienation of the characters.

Today, Lee Jung-jae is a global superstar, known worldwide for Squid Game and his role in Star Wars: The Acolyte . Looking back at An Affair through the lens of his modern fame offers a fascinating study.

Lee Mi-sook’s performance was highly praised for its subtlety, marking her return to the film industry after a decade-long hiatus . Impact and Reception