'The Scandal' unleashes forbidden passion in reimagined Joseon
High-society secrets and forbidden passion collide in "The Scandal," Netflix’s bold Joseon-era reimagining of the classic 1782 novel "Dangerous Liaisons." Helmed by acclaimed director Jung Ji-woo, best known for films "Happy End" (1999) and "Eungyo" (2012), the series follows Lady Cho (Son Ye-jin) — a mastermind too extraordinary for the era’s rigid social boundaries — as she orchestrates a…
In Netflix's provocative adaptation of the 1782 novel Dangerous Liaisons, titled The Scandal, high society secrets and forbidden passion intertwine in a reimagined Joseon-era setting. Directed by esteemed filmmaker Jung Ji-woo, known for Happy End (1999) and Eungyo (2012), the series centers around Lady Cho (Son Ye-jin), a brilliant woman defying the era's rigid social norms, as she engages in a perilous wager with the ultimate playboy, Cho Won (Ji Chang-wook).
The plot thickens when an innocent woman, Hui-yeon (Nana), becomes the unfortunate target of their wager, unleashing a dangerous web of intrigue and rebellion that threatens to shatter the strictest taboos of the time. During a press conference at JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square in Seoul, Jung Ji-woo revealed that she aimed to capture the sophistication and nuanced dynamics of the late Joseon era on screen, exploring the complex relationship between Lady Cho and Hui-yeon in a manner never seen before.
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