Netflix has confirmed the production of an upcoming Korean series, Scandals (working title), which will star Son Ye-jin (Crash Landing on You), Ji Chang-wook (Welcome to Samdal-ri) and Nana (Mask Girl).
Based on the 2003 Korean film Untold Scandal, the story reimagines the world of the French novel “Dangerous Connections” in the context of the Joseon era. Scandals features a cast of characters who seek to challenge the strict order of society, while engaging in a game of love and temptation.
“Dangerous Connections” was written by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, and Untold Scandal was directed by E J-yong and starred Bae Yong-joon, Jeon Do-yeon and Lee Mi-sook. Untold Scandal was the fourth-highest-grossing domestic film of 2003.
In Netflix’s Scandals, top Korean actress Son will take on the role of Lady Cho, a woman of talent and charm who attempts to go against the limitations placed on women and makes a secret bet of love. She has an admirer, Cho Won (played by Ji), who is known to be a playboy, pursuing pleasure and fun over success and honor. Cho Won uses everything in his power to win Lady Cho’s heart and their wager.
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Nana, whose Korean name is Im Jina, plays the role of Hui-yeon, a widow who vows to remain chaste after losing her husband. Despite her resolve, she is conflicted by her emotions and attraction towards Cho Won.
The series will be directed by Jung Ji-woo, who directed Netflix series Somebody and romantic film A Muse.