{
  "id": 8391881,
  "title": "'The Scandal': Netflix's take on uniquely Korean story raises expectations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/the-scandal-netflixs-take-on-uniquely-korean-story-raises-expectations",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T06:07:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/20260919/the-scandal-netflixs-take-on-uniquely-korean-story-raises-expectations"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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…",
  "key_points": [
    "Netflix plans to release \"The Scandal\" series based on Joseon-era story.",
    "Original film \"Untold Scandal\" starred Bae Yong-joon and Lee Mi-sook.",
    "New adaptation features Son Ye-jin, Ji Chang-wook, and Nana."
  ],
  "editors_take": "A new Netflix series puts a modern spin on a classic Korean story previously adapted from French literature, reimagining it for contemporary audiences with a talented cast.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "'The Scandal': Netflix's take on uniquely Korean story raises expectations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/the-scandal-netflixs-take-on-uniquely-korean-story-raises-expectations-8393844",
        "published": "2026-09-19T06:17:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}