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Sohn Ye-jin, Ji Chang-wook, and Nana join Netflix’s Scandals

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Sohn Ye-jin, Ji Chang-wook, Nana

Netflix has announced the lineup for its newest sageuk romance Scandals (working title). A remake of the 2003 film Untold Scandal – which was also an adaptation of French novel Dangerous Liaisons – the upcoming show follows in the footsteps of its predecessors and explores the dangers of love and seduction during a time when even desires were frowned upon.

Sohn Ye-jin (Thirty-Nine) stars as Madam Jo, a talented lady whose skills get overshadowed by her gender. As a woman living in Joseon, her options are limited, but that does not stop her from starting a secret bet with her admirer. Madam Jo proposes a temptation game, and thus begins the great strategist’s plan.

Appearing opposite Sohn Ye-jin will be Ji Chang-wook (Gangnam B-Side) as Jo Won. Known far and wide as Joseon’s biggest flirt, Jo Won favors pleasure over success and spends his days chasing after fun. He does not believe in love, and instead, dates around for the thrill. Having set his eyes on the alluring Madam Jo, he accepts the wager she makes and will do anything to win the bet as well as her heart.

Also joining the cast is Nana (My Man is Cupid, Mask Girl) as widow Hee-yeon. After losing her husband, she remains chaste as customs dictate, but things take a turn when Jo Won approaches her. Despite her attempts to keep away, she finds herself drawn to his charms, and her emotions start to waver as her attraction towards him grows by the day.

Directed by filmmaker Jung Ji-woo (Somebody, Tune in for Love) who also co-wrote the script alongside writers Lee Seung-young (The Art of Negotiation) and Ahn Hye-song, Netflix’s Scandals will begin filming and be released on the streaming platform on a later date.

Via Sports Donga

 
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