'The Scandal': Netflix's take on uniquely Korean story raises expectations
The 2003 film "Untold Scandal" is being reborn as a Netflix series. The new production goes beyond a simple remake, reinterpreting the original story from a contemporary perspective. Released on Netflix on Friday, "The Scandal" follows Lady Jo, a woman of exceptional talent who finds life in the Joseon era too confining, and Jo-won, Joseon’s most notorious womanizer, as they engage in a…
In 2003, the film "Untold Scandal" was adapted from the French novel "Les Liaisons dangereuses" and set in the Joseon era. Starring Bae Yong-joon, Lee Mi-sook, and Jeon Do-yeon, the movie garnered significant attention, drawing 4.15 million viewers despite its R rating. Now, Netflix is set to release a new series based on the same story, titled "The Scandal."
This modern interpretation features a fresh take on the original narrative, with Son Ye-jin, Ji Chang-wook, and Nana portraying the lead roles of Lady Jo, Jo-won, and Hee-yeon, respectively.
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