 Later that year "Art Museum by the Zoo", which presented a more down-to-earth side of the actress, saw her win over more critical praise for her acting abilities.Throughout this period, Shim consistently topped magazine polls as the most popular actress in the film industry.In "Trap of Youth" (1999), Shim originated the anti-heroine in modern Korean dramas, when her innocent-looking character avenged herself upon her beloved who had betrayed her.