Netflix's 'Scandal' reimagines 'Dangerous Liaisons' in Joseon-era Korea
In the rigid, patriarchal landscape of Korea’s Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), a woman’s brilliant intellect was often viewed as a dangerous liability. Enter Lady Cho, an extraordinarily gifted aristocrat whose grandest ambitions and deepest desires are choked by the strict societal limits placed upon her gender. Now, Netflix is bringing this timeless struggle of hidden desire and dangerous games to…
In 1392-1910 Korea, a Joseon Dynasty known for its strict patriarchal society, Lady Cho, an aristocrat of remarkable intellect, faces significant challenges due to the societal limitations imposed on women of her gender. Netflix is set to bring to life this timeless narrative of concealed desires and perilous games in its upcoming original series "Scandal," slated for a worldwide premiere on September 18.
The series, which draws inspiration from the 1782 French novel "Dangerous Liaisons" by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos – previously adapted into Korea's critically acclaimed 2003 film "Untold Scandal" – promises an engaging exploration of human vulnerability cloaked as a period romance. Netflix recently unveiled three character stills featuring lead actors Son Ye-jin, Ji Chang-wook, and Nana, depicting a complex web of seduction, clandestine communication, and tragic aspirations.
Son Ye-jin, returning to the genre after a 24-year hiatus, portrays the titular Lady Cho, who finds herself entangled in an era marked by societal constraints.
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