The K-drama pairing fans never stopped rooting for is officially back. Song Kang and Kim So Hyun, who first stole hearts as the central love triangle in Love Alarm, are set to reunite on screen in a brand-new MBC romance drama called White Scandal.
Song Kang and Kim So Hyun: The Official Confirmation
On August 25, MBC confirmed the casting news directly, putting an end to months of speculation that began building back in February. The two actors will lead a story that’s a far cry from the youthful, app-driven romance that first made them a fan-favorite duo.
What White Scandal Is About
Based on a webtoon, White Scandal follows Dan Yi Hyuk (Song Kang), a third-generation chaebol heir and top actor secretly trying to escape his family’s succession battle, and Ji Eun Seol (Kim So Hyun), a former child star whose career collapsed after a past scandal. The two enter a fake relationship to hide the truth from the world — and end up helping each other confront buried wounds along the way.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Drama title | White Scandal (literal title) |
| Network | MBC |
| Lead cast | Song Kang, Kim So Hyun |
| Song Kang’s role | Dan Yi Hyuk, chaebol heir & top actor |
| Kim So Hyun’s role | Ji Eun Seol, former child star |
| Based on | A webtoon |
| Status | Casting confirmed, filming to begin soon |
From Love Alarm to White Scandal
Song Kang and Kim So Hyun’s on-screen history goes back to Love Alarm, the Netflix drama that turned both actors into household names. Per its Wikipedia entry, the series starred Kim So-hyun, Jung Ga-ram, and Song Kang, and followed a high schooler navigating young love in a world shaped by a location-based dating app. That youthful chemistry is exactly why White Scandal has generated so much buzz — except this time, the story trades teenage romance for something far more layered, built around trauma, identity, and long-buried secrets.
It also marks a major career moment for Song Kang, who returns to leading-man status after completing his mandatory military service last October. For more on how his comeback has been shaping up, TechnoSports has been tracking the White Scandal casting news as it developed, including reports on a possible supporting cast addition that could round out the ensemble.
Why This Reunion Matters
Reunions like this tend to hit differently for K-drama fans — there’s a built-in nostalgia factor, paired with genuine curiosity about how much both actors have grown since their earlier collaboration. Kim So Hyun has built an impressive resume since Love Alarm, including hits like The Tale of Nokdu and My Lovely Liar, while Song Kang has become one of Netflix’s most recognizable Korean stars through Sweet Home and My Demon.
With filming set to begin soon, expect casting updates, first-look photos, and script details to roll out over the coming months.
