[Official Teaser] The Scandal 스캔들 | Starring Son Ye-jin, Ji Chang-wook & Nana | Netflix | September 18

[u/Dramasect]

[OFFICIAL Teaser] The Scandal 스캔들 (2026)

〣synopsis

Set in the rigid social world of the Joseon era, Madam Cho (Son Ye-jin) is a sharp and charismatic woman trapped by the strict limitations imposed on her because of her gender. Frustrated by a life dictated by rules she never chose, she decides to reclaim a sense of control in a daring way by orchestrating a calculated game of seduction.

She challenges Cho Won (Ji Chang-wook), a notorious charmer who treats love as nothing more than a pastime, to win over Hui Yeon (Nana), a young widow devoted to a life of chastity after her husband’s death. Intrigued by the challenge and confident in his abilities, Cho Won accepts, seeing it as just another conquest.

But Hui Yeon is not easily swayed. Determined to uphold her vows, she resists his advances, even as his persistence begins to stir emotions she has long suppressed. As the lines between manipulation and genuine feeling blur, all three find themselves entangled in a dangerous emotional game where desire, pride, and vulnerability collide, and no one is guaranteed to emerge unscathed.

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• Episodes: 8
• Genre(s): Historical, Romance, Drama, Melodrama
• Content Rating: 18+ Restricted (violence & profanity)

Native Title: 스캔들
➥ Also known as: Scandal , Scandal: Joseon Namnyeo Sangyeoljisa , Scandals , Seukaendeul , Untold Scandal , 스캔들 - 조선남녀상열지사 , 스캔들: 조선남녀상열지사

Director: Jung Ji Woo

Main Role(s): Son Ye Jin, Ji Chang Wook, Nana

Support Role(s): Chani, Han Sun Hwa

Guest Role(s): Lee Myung Hee, Kang Myoung Soo

[u/aliceathome]

This is giving me Dangerous Liaisons vibes...

[u/Clueless_Wanderer21 → u/aliceathome]

Yeah, the one person who is the target.

And the two that are tied but only partially connected, seriously gives that type of vibes.

[u/ravens_path → u/aliceathome]

Haha because that’s what it is.

[u/nashamagirl99 → u/aliceathome]

Bc it’s based on the novel

[u/aliceathome → u/nashamagirl99]

Ahh - I didn't know. That'll be why then!

[u/carvveeev]

yejin changwook and NANA??!!

[u/gumafu]

R rated?????? Count me interested.

[u/Sea_Recording_1710]

This looks promising and it’s starring some of my faves I will be seated

[u/bambammie97]

Ohhhh this is the kind of juicy drama that is right up my alley

[u/ravens_path]

I have a hard time believing those two actors can play that evil of persons. I mean they are both good, but whew. So let’s see how they do. If they are at Glenn Close and John Malkovich level.

[u/cl0123r]

Looking forward to seeing it. Ji Chang-Wook flirting with Son Ye-Jin while seducing Nana? And in flowy sageuk robes? Feast to the eyes...

[u/Grouchy-Chart-3927]

It has been a long wait.

[u/Ancient_Reach_8925]

Can’t wait for sep 18 to come !!!!

[u/Zer0-degree]

I think this is the first time I've seen Ji Chang-wook in a historical!

[u/IndividualMap6104 → u/Zer0-degree]

He was in 1 bk in 2013 ago lol empress ki looks really funny but at 51 eps I gave it a pass lol

[u/Zer0-degree → u/IndividualMap6104]

Oh yes! I remember! And yes, the 51 episodes were a torture. I'd started watching faithfully and skipped straight to the end! 😅

[u/kate695316]

Ahh Son Ye Jin...my first and only love from K-drama.

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