On the island:
Sun is initially suppressed by Jin, who feels it is his
job to protect the two of them from the other survivors.
However, over time, as Jin's attitude brings the couple
into conflict with the other survivors, she begins to assert
herself, and she then becomes a very important contributor
to the lives of the survivors.
Sun's knowledge of herbal medicine made from plants and
wildlife found throughout the island proves very valuable
in a number of instances. Sun saves Shannon's life when
Shannon's asthma problem gets vitally serious when they
run out of the medicine; she prepares a mixture made from
eucalyptus that helps Shannon breathe normally. She and
Kate grow a vegetable garden with some of the herbs that
she has found useful for curing common ailments. She also
proves to be an able medical assistant to Jack, including
recommending the use of sea urchin quills to pierce Jack's
skin in order to transfuse his blood into Boone, and serves
as a voice of calm and reason when some people begin to
go too far. Unfortunately, her freedom has come at a price:
when Jin finds out that she has been keeping her English
language knowledge a secret, he tells her that their marriage
was over, and refuses to speak to her. Since then, Sun and
Jin have been reunited and have reconciled.
When Sun is working in her garden she hears noises from
the jungle. Then something runs towards her and it turns
out to be Vincent. Vincent runs off and it begins to rain.
Suddenly, a black sack is over her head. She screams and
tries to escape. Sawyer and Kate hear her and find her unconcious
on the ground. They bring her back to camp and Jack treats
her. She eventually recovers and she says that she was working
in her garden and Vincent came to her. Then she said that
it was raining and she was grabbed. She never saw who did
this to her and escaped, but she fell on the ground and
was knocked unconcious.
Before the crash:
Sun Paik attends Seoul National University, majoring in
Art History, but to her mother's dismay, does not return
with a husband. One potential suitor, Jae Lee, seems sincere
but already has a commitment to an American woman. Shortly
after learning this from him, she quite literally bumps
into Jin-Soo Kwon, her future husband.
Their marriage begins with great promise, as Jin manages
to convince her wealthy father, Mr. Paik, of his intentions.
Unbeknownst to Sun, however, her father has placed a significant
burden on Jin by demanding he come work for him. Over time,
Jin becomes distant and abusive, and Sun, seeking to escape
her failing marriage, begins taking English lessons in secret.
Finally, with the help of a friend, Sun is given a chance
to escape her husband while at the Sydney airport. A single
moment of tenderness from Jin while waiting in the check-in
line reminds her of her love for him and she decides not
to leave him at the last minute. |
