A forbidden bet. A playboy with a reputation to protect. A widow caught in the crossfire. Netflix’s “The Scandal” just dropped its first teaser, and it’s already one of the most talked-about K-drama premieres of September.
Based on the 2003 film “Untold Scandal,” this period drama trades restraint for temptation, set against the strict social codes of Joseon-era Bukchon.
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What’s The Wager?
Lady Cho (Son Ye Jin) makes a bold, taboo-breaking request of Cho Won (Ji Chang Wook), Joseon’s most notorious playboy: seduce a woman intended to become a family concubine. Cho Won counters with his own dangerous bet — winning over the guarded young widow, Hui Yeon (Nana). What starts as a game of pride quickly spirals into real, complicated feelings.
The Scandal: Meet The Cast
| Character | Actor | Role In The Wager |
|---|---|---|
| Lady Cho | Son Ye Jin | Sets the dangerous bet in motion |
| Cho Won | Ji Chang Wook | Joseon’s greatest playboy, takes the bait |
| Hui Yeon | Nana | Young widow caught between the two |
| So Ok | Shin Yoon Ha | Woman at the center of the original wager |
Why This Teaser Has Fans Talking
The newly released poster and trailer lean hard into tension — Lady Cho’s confident gaze, Cho Won’s desire-filled stare, and Hui Yeon’s quiet sorrow beneath her sseugaechima all hint at a story where nobody walks away unscathed. The teaser shows Hui Yeon pleading to be left alone, Lady Cho urging Cho Won to stop, and Cho Won finally admitting his feelings are real. It’s exactly the kind of slow-burn seduction drama fans of the original film have been waiting for.
With three powerhouse leads and a story built on forbidden desire, “The Scandal” is shaping up to be one of Netflix Korea’s biggest swings this fall.
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The Scandal: Release Date
“The Scandal” premieres on Netflix on September 18. While you wait, revisit Son Ye Jin in “Something in the Rain” or Ji Chang Wook in “If You Wish Upon Me.”
FAQs
Q1. When does “The Scandal” release on Netflix?
The drama premieres on September 18, 2026.
Q2. What is “The Scandal” based on?
It’s based on the 2003 film “Untold Scandal,” reimagined as a Joseon-era love wager series.
