'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 French writer Pierre Choderlos de Laclos' novel Les Liaisons dangereuses, set in the Joseon era. The film starred Bae Yong-joon, Lee Mi-sook, and Jeon Do-yeon, and garnered significant attention, drawing 4.15 million moviegoers despite an adults-only rating. Now, Netflix is bringing the story to a new generation with a series titled The Scandal.
This modern interpretation features Son Ye-jin, Ji Chang-wook, and Nana as Lady Jo, Jo-won, and Hee-yeon, respectively. The new production aims to provide a contemporary perspective on the original story.
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