An absolutely divine cast: Son Ye-jin partners with Ji Chang-wook in period romance Untold Scandal — who will fall first in this dangerous love game
Playing innocent but actually the most dangerous?
Summary
- Son Ye-jin, Ji Chang-wook and Nana join forces to star in the Netflix period drama Scandal of Seduction.
- Adapted from the Korean classic film Untold Scandal and the French literary classic Dangerous Liaisons.
- Directed by E J-yong, the filmmaker behind A Muse, it portrays desire and psychological mind games through a distinctly East Asian aesthetic.
- Set to premiere exclusively on Netflix worldwide on September 18, 2026.
On August 25, Netflix released the first teaser and posters for its new Korean original period series, “Untold Scandal.” This highly anticipated series is adapted from the 2003 classic Korean film “Untold Scandal,” starring Bae Yong-joon and Jeon Do-yeon, whose story was in turn inspired by the famous 18th-century French novel “Dangerous Liaisons.”
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Challenging Confucian Taboos
Set in the Joseon era, when desire was considered taboo, the story follows nobles who challenge social norms under a strict Confucian order in a dangerous game of seduction where every move is calculated. The first teaser points to a high level of production, from the intricate hanbok details and the evocative red plum blossoms and bamboo groves to the traditional architecture. More than the erotic scenes, though, what makes “Untold Scandal” so anticipated is the psychological battle among its three leads as they grapple with traditional moral codes and repressed desire.
Son Ye-jin Pulls the Strings, Ji Chang-wook Becomes a Playboy
Beyond its strong production team, the drama’s star-studded cast is its biggest draw. Son Ye-jin plays the intelligent and calculating “Lady Cho,” a noblewoman who appears dignified and courteous but secretly controls this game of love and desire from behind the scenes. It is also Son Ye-jin’s first time playing a character with villainous traits and a dangerous allure.
Ji Chang-wook plays “Jo Won,” Joseon’s foremost playboy, who doesn’t believe in true love but enjoys the thrill of conquest. When Lady Cho challenges Jo Won to seduce “Lady Sook,” a chaste and faithful widow played by Nana, a love triangle filled with danger and temptation begins.
“Untold Scandal” is set to premiere exclusively on Netflix worldwide on September 18, 2026. For fans of high-quality Korean period dramas and romance, this is definitely a series to mark on your fall watchlist. Of the dangerous game brought to life by Son Ye-jin, Ji Chang-wook, and Nana, whose transformative performance are you most looking forward to?
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