
Son Ye Jin Proposes A Dangerous Game To Ji Chang Wook In Thrilling New Netflix Drama 'The Scandal' Teaser
The star-studded K-drama adaptation of the classic film 'Untold Scandal' promises a high-stakes tale of passion, deceit, and bold seduction.
By Nina BrooksPublished Updated 2 min read
Netflix has officially dropped a captivating first glimpse of its upcoming original period drama series, *The Scandal*, bringing together K-drama superstars Son Ye Jin and Ji Chang Wook for a thrilling screen collision. The brand-new teaser video immediately sets the stage for a high-stakes romance filled with deceit, desire, and hidden motives, giving audiences a look at an unexpected proposition that kicks off the storyline. The upcoming streaming series draws direct inspiration from the acclaimed 2003 movie *Untold Scandal*. Set within a lavish historical era, the drama revolves around the enigmatic Lady Cho, played by Son Ye Jin. Confined by the rigid societal expectations placed upon women during her time, Lady Cho hides a sharp intellect and extraordinary talents that far exceed the quiet life she is expected to lead.
What is Netflix drama The Scandal about?
Refusing to let her sharp mind go to waste, Lady Cho orchestrates a secret plan that involves Cho Won, portrayed by Ji Chang Wook. As a notorious playboy whose charm and reputation precede him, Cho Won becomes an unwitting partner in her elaborate scheme. The fresh preview clip builds up to a pivotal moment where Lady Cho makes a shocking offer to Cho Won, launching them both into a perilous game of emotion and control where the stakes could not be higher. The electric connection between Son Ye Jin and Ji Chang Wook stands out right away in the promotional clip. Fans of historical epics and intense psychological intrigue can expect the two characters to test each other’s limits as they maneuver through a world of forbidden attraction, aristocratic intrigue, and dangerous deal-making. Both lead actors carry immense worldwide popularity, making this collaboration one of the most talked-about upcoming releases on the platform's slate.

When is The Scandal coming to Netflix?
While streaming executives have not yet confirmed an exact global premiere date for *The Scandal*, this early look serves as an exciting preview of the production's high production values. From ornate traditional costumes to tense, dialogue-driven exchanges, the teaser signals a stylish and dramatic series. Viewers can expect more announcements, full-length trailers, and character reveals as post-production continues on the highly anticipated historical drama.
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Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin: The Career, the Romance, the Family
Before the marriage and family updates, Son Ye-jin builds a career in romance, drama and thrillers. These seven milestones trace her rise—and the screen partnership that becomes a real-life relationship.
Romance becomes her calling card

Son stars in the film The Classic and the television drama Summer Scent. Both help establish her as a leading name in Korean screen romance, long before her pairing with Hyun Bin.
A marriage drama brings an acting prize

Son wins best actress at the Blue Dragon Film Awards for My Wife Got Married. She plays a woman who wants a second husband without giving up her first marriage.
Hyun Bin enters the picture

Son and Hyun Bin star in the crime thriller The Negotiation. She plays a police negotiator; he plays the hostage-taker she must confront. Their first film together is a standoff, not a love story.
- 2019-12-14
Crash Landing on You launches

Crash Landing on You premieres, casting Son as a South Korean heiress stranded in North Korea and Hyun Bin as the officer who protects her. The series becomes an international hit and makes their romantic partnership a defining part of both careers.
- 2021-01-01
The relationship goes public

Both actors’ agencies confirm that Son and Hyun Bin are dating. The confirmation turns the romance audiences watched on screen into a publicly acknowledged off-screen relationship.
- 2022-03-31
The co-stars marry

Son and Hyun Bin marry in a private ceremony in Seoul. Official wedding photographs give fans a view of the occasion without making the ceremony itself a public event.
- 2022-11-27
They become parents

Son’s agency announces that she has given birth to a son, the couple’s first child. The birth follows her June 2022 pregnancy announcement on Instagram, where she shares the news directly with fans.
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- Who stars in the Netflix series The Scandal?
- The drama features top Korean actors Son Ye Jin as Lady Cho and Ji Chang Wook as Cho Won.
- Is The Scandal based on a movie?
- Yes, the upcoming series is adapted from the 2003 South Korean period film Untold Scandal.
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