The Scandal (2026 TV series)
Upcoming South Korean television series
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The Scandal (Korean: 스캔들) is an upcoming 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, 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 is scheduled for release on Netflix on September 18, 2026.[2]
Synopsis
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 Hui-yeon, a young widow unfamiliar with courtship, becomes involved, leading to unintended emotional entanglements and conflicts among the three.
Cast and characters
- Son Ye-jin as Lady Cho
- Ji Chang-wook as Cho Won
- Nana as Hui-yeon
- Han Sun-hwa
- Kang Chan-hee as Kwon In-ho
- Shin Youn-ha as Lee So-ok
Production
Development
The series was officially commissioned by Netflix, under the working title Scandals, with Jung Ji-woo serving as director.[3] It is inspired by the 2003 film Untold Scandal by E J-yong, which is based on the French novel Les Liaisons dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, in a Joseon dynasty era.[4] The script is written by Lee Seung-young and Ahn Hye-song with Movierocks and Cine Forest managed the production.[5]
Casting
In October 2024, Ji Chang-wook and Son Ye-jin were reportedly cast and positively reviewing it.[6] 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.[7][8] Concurrently, it was confirmed that Kang Chan-hee had joined the cast as Kwon In-ho.[9] In September 2026, it was revealed that rookie actress Shin Youn-ha had been cast as Lee So-ok.[10]
By March 2025, Netflix confirmed Son, Ji, and Nana as the principal cast of the series.[11]
Filming
Principal photography began in March 2025, and ended in September of the same year.[12]
