{
  "id": 9144631,
  "title": "'The Scandal' unconventional challenge worth taking, says actor Ji Chang-wook",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/the-scandal-unconventional-challenge-worth-taking-says-actor-ji-chang-9144631",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-22T13:22:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/shows-dramas/20260922/the-scandal-unconventional-challenge-worth-taking-says-actor-ji-chang-wook"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Actor Ji Chang-wook revealed his thoughts on taking on the role of Cho Won, the enigmatic aristocrat in Netflix's adaptation of the Korean classic \"The Scandal.\" The actor acknowledged the immense pressure of portraying a character associated with a widely popular original source, but expressed his eagerness to attempt the challenge. Set in the strict moral framework of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), the series follows Cho Won as he seeks strategic romantic encounters. Central to his plot is Lady Cho (Son Ye-jin), a woman of extraordinary status who must navigate the confines of women's quarters.",
  "summary": "Adapting a literary classic is a double-edged sword. It comes with an enduring legacy, but also the daunting weight of comparison. When Netflix announced its series adaptation of \"The Scandal\" — a story popularized in Korea by the 2003 feature \"Untold Scandal,\" which itself reimagined Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’ 1782 French novel Dangerous Liaisons — actor Ji Chang-wook knew the stakes were high.…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "'The Scandal' unconventional challenge worth taking, says actor Ji Chang-wook",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/the-scandal-unconventional-challenge-worth-taking-says-actor-ji-chang",
        "published": "2026-09-22T13:07:03.000Z"
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  "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."
}