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The Scandal (2026 TV series)

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The Scandal
The poster features the three main cast in their hanbok side by side.
Promotional poster
Hangul
스캔들
RRSeukaendeul
MRSŭk'aendŭl
Genre
Inspired by
Written by
  • Lee Seung-young
  • Ahn Hye-song
Directed byJung Ji-woo
Starring
Music byLee Ji-yeon
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
  • Kim Jae-joong
  • Jung Ji-woo
Producers
  • Yang Soo-jung
  • Lee Sang-hyun
CinematographyLee Tae-yoon
EditorKim Hyung-joo
Production companies
  • Movierock
  • Cine Forest
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseSeptember 18, 2026 (2026-09-18)

The Scandal (Korean: 스캔들) is a 2026 South Korean period romance drama television series written by Lee Seung-young and Ahn Hye-song, directed by Jung Ji-woo, and starring Son Ye-jin, Ji Chang-wook, and Nana. The series is inspired by the French novel Les Liaisons dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos and the 2003 film Untold Scandal by E J-yong, moving the story in Korea during Joseon dynasty era, and it follows individuals who defy society's rigid order and enter a dangerous game of love and temptation. It was released on Netflix on September 18, 2026.

Synopsis

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Lady Cho, a noblewoman living within the constraints of Confucian social order, and Cho Won, a wealthy aristocrat known for his libertine lifestyle. The two form an agreement to manipulate romantic relationships for their own purposes, testing the boundaries of social convention. Their arrangement is disrupted when Ahn Hui-yeon, a young widow unfamiliar with courtship, becomes involved, leading to unintended emotional entanglements and conflicts among the three.

Cast and characters

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Main

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  • Son Ye-jin as Lady Cho / Cho Yun
    • Shin So-hyun as young Jo Yun
  • Ji Chang-wook as Cho Won
    • Jeong Hyun-jun as young Cho Won
  • Nana as Ahn Hui-yeon

Supporting

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  • Han Sun-hwa as Bun-hui, So-ok's mother[1]
  • Kang Ji-eun as Lady Jeong-kyeong, Left State Councilor's wife
  • Shin Youn-ha as So-ok, Bun-hui's daughter
  • Kang Chan-hee as Kwon In-ho, Lady Jeong-kyeong's younger son
  • Lee Ji-hoon as Lord Yoo, Lady Cho's husband
  • Kwon Do-gyun as Chil-seong, Cho Won's servant
  • Kim Ji-an as Eun-sil, Hui-yeon's servant
  • Jung Ki-seob [ko] as the Left State Councilor
  • Chae Seo-rin as Mi-ok, Bun-hui's step-daughter
  • Seo Ji-woo as Gye-hwa
  • Nam Gi-ae as Lady So
  • Lee Saeromi [ko] as Lady Nyeo
  • An A-young as Lady Shi
  • Gong Jae-kyung as Lady Dae
  • Kim Seung-wook [ko] as Yun's father
  • Bae Ki-bum as Clan Elder Bae
  • Jo Yeon-ho as Clan Elder Cho
  • Hong Sung-duk as Clan Elder Hong
  • Kwak Min-suk as Won's father
  • Lee Hwa-yeong as the lady from Ganghwa
  • Park Hee-eun as Yun's mother

Production

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Development

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The series was officially commissioned by Netflix, under the working title Scandals, with Jung Ji-woo serving as director.[2] It is inspired by the French novel Les Liaisons dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, in a Joseon dynasty era.[3] The script is written by Lee Seung-young and Ahn Hye-song with Movierocks and Cine Forest managed the production.[4]

Casting

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In October 2024, Ji Chang-wook and Son Ye-jin were reportedly cast and positively reviewing it.[5] In February 2025, Han Sun-hwa was cast in an original mystery role not present in previous adaptations, while it was reported that Nana also considering to appear.[6][7] Concurrently, it was confirmed that Kang Chan-hee had joined the cast as Kwon In-ho.[8] By March 2025, Netflix confirmed Son, Ji, and Nana as the principal cast of the series, reprising the corresponding main roles from the 2003 film Untold Scandal.[9]

On September 8, 2026, rookie actress Shin Youn-ha was revealed to have been cast as Lee So-ok, a concubine who later develops feelings for Kang Chan-hee's character, Kwon In-ho.[10] On September 9, 2026, director Jung Ji-woo unveiled Han Sun-hwa's original role, describing her character as a shameless woman obsessed with money and prestige; the character was newly created for the Netflix adaptation.[11]

Filming

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Principal photography began in March 2025, and ended in September of the same year.[12]

Release

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Netflix confirmed The Scandal was scheduled to be released in the third quarter of 2026.[4] By August 2025, the series was confirmed to premiere on September 18.[13]

References

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  1. ↑ Lee, Seul-gi (September 18, 2026). “원하는 건 오직 누이뿐” 지창욱, 치명적 직진 고백… 손예진은 웃었다(스캔들) [“All I want is my sister” Ji Chang-wook, fatally straightforward confession… Son Ye-jin smiled (The Scandal)]. Sports Kyunghang (in Korean). Retrieved September 18, 2026 – via Naver.
  2. ↑ "Scandals (WT) Brings a Risqué Love Game to the Joseon Era". Netflix Newsroom (Press release). March 27, 2025. Archived from the original on December 29, 2025. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
  3. ↑ Ramachandran, Naman (March 26, 2025). "Netflix Sets 'Scandals,' Korean Take on 'Dangerous Liaisons,' Starring Son Ye-jin, Ji Chang-wook and Nana". Variety. Archived from the original on June 11, 2025. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
  4. 1 2 Brzeski, Patrick (January 20, 2026). "Netflix Unveils Stacked Korean Content Slate of 33 Series and Films for 2026 (Full List)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
  5. ↑ Grover, Ashima (October 24, 2024). "Ji Chang Wook could pair up with Crash Landing on You star for Netflix K-drama remake". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on December 8, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
  6. ↑ Lee, Seung-hun (February 21, 2025). [단독]한선화, 데뷔 첫 넷플릭스 진출...손예진·지창욱과 '스캔들' 캐스팅 [[Exclusive] Han Sun-hwa to make Netflix debut...cast in The Scandal alongside Son Ye-jin and Ji Chang-wook]. Starnews (in Korean). Retrieved February 21, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Nana in talks to join Ji Chang Wook and Son Ye Jin for 'Dangerous Liaisons' remake". The Statesman. February 28, 2025. Archived from the original on June 11, 2025. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
  8. ↑ Yoon, Hyo-jeong (February 27, 2025). [단독] 연기돌 찬희 '스캔들' 합류…손예진·지창욱 함께 [[Exclusive] Idol-actor Chani Joins 'The Scandal'... Alongside Son Ye-jin and Ji Chang-wook]. News1 (in Korean). Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  9. ↑ Merican, Sara (March 26, 2025). "Netflix Sets Korean Series 'Scandals' Starring Son Ye-jin, Ji Chang-wook & Nana". Deadline. Archived from the original on June 11, 2025. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
  10. ↑ Kim, Saet-byeol (September 8, 2026). 손예진·지창욱·나나 '스캔들', 위험한 사랑 내기 예고 [Son Ye-jin, Ji Chang-wook, and Nana's 'The Scandal' Teases Dangerous Love Bet]. The Fact (in Korean). Retrieved September 8, 2026 – via Naver.
  11. ↑ Kim, Yoo-jin (September 9, 2026). "한땀 한땀 완성" 손예진·지창욱·나나 앙상블…발칙한 로맨스 '스캔들' [종합] ["Meticulously Crafted" Son Ye-jin, Ji Chang-wook, and Nana's Ensemble... Audacious Romance 'The Scandal' [Roundup]]. Xports News (in Korean). Retrieved September 9, 2026 – via Naver.
  12. ↑ "Netflix's Scandal K-Drama begins filming in 2025—Here's what to expect". Mint. February 25, 2025. Archived from the original on June 11, 2025. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
  13. ↑ Lee, Jong-hee (August 25, 2026). 손예진·지창욱, 위험한 사랑 내기...'스캔들' 내달 공개 [Son Ye-jin and Ji Chang-wook, a dangerous love bet...The Scandal to be released next month] (in Korean). Newsis. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
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