After a long wait, Netflix and the production house have unveiled the first look of their upcoming period romance series ‘The Scandal’. The series stars globally popular star Ji Chang-wook and ‘Crash Landing on You’ fame Son Ye-jin in the lead roles.
Netflix has released the complete list of all the Korean programs it is going to release in 2026. On Wednesday, the OTT streamer shared the first look of the most awaited Korean drama of the year, The Scandal. This Korean drama stars Crash Landing on You actress Son Ye-jin and Healer actor Ji Chang-wook in the lead roles, and will be released this year. In the first look, both the actors are seen in a period drama setting and the show, which revolves around forbidden love in an era where such feelings were not allowed, looks interesting and exciting.
Story and plot of The Scandal
The Scandal shows the dangerous game of love between Lady Cho, who has talents that go beyond the boundaries of womanhood, and Cho Won, who was called the playboy of Joseon. Their dangerous game of love forces them to trap Hui-yeon in their web of deceit.
The Scandal is based on The Untold Scandal, released in 2003, which revolves around a story filled with forbidden love and attraction, at a time when these feelings were taboo.
The Scandal Cast
Directed by Jang Ji-woo, whose works (Tune in for Love, Yungyo, Happy End, Somebody) always surprise audiences with their genre-bending variety, The Scandal features an all-star cast including Son Ye-jin in the lead role of Lady Cho alongside Ji Chang-wook who plays Cho Won, Joseon’s most accomplished playboy who is also in search of happiness and fun; While Masked Girl’s NANA plays Hui-yeon, a pious aristocratic widow.
Makers and release date of The Scandal
Directed by Jang Ji-woo, the show is written by Lee Seung-young and Ahn Hae-seong. This Korean drama is produced by MOVIEROCK, CINE FOREST Inc. Produced by. The makers have not yet announced the official release date of the show. However, The Scandal is expected to be released in the third quarter of 2026.
There was an uproar on social media
As soon as this post appeared on social media, #TheScandal and #SonYeJinJiChangWook started trending. Fans are excited that Son Ye-jin is making a comeback with this big project after her marriage and maternity break. Meanwhile, Ji Chang-wook’s return to the period drama is a treat for his fans.