# The Scandal: Son Ye-jin Returns in Netflix’s Steamiest Period Drama Yet

URL: https://technosports.co.in/the-scandal-son-ye-jin-returns-in-netflixs/  
Published: 2026-08-26  
Updated: 2026-08-26  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Four years after her last K-drama series, Son Ye-jin is making her comeback in a big way. Netflix’s *The Scandal* — a small-screen take on the beloved 2003 film *Untold Scandal* — has locked in a September 18, 2026 release date, and the star-studded cast promises one of the season’s most talked-about period dramas.

## A Dangerous Game of Seduction

*The Scandal* centers on Lady Cho, a woman whose sharp wit and skill far outpace what’s expected of her in Joseon-era women’s quarters, and Cho Won, the era’s most notorious playboy. Their reckless wager pulls in a third woman, the widowed and virtuous Hui-yeon, dragging her into a spiral of desire and deception that was never meant to include her. Directed by Jung Ji Woo, known for genre-hopping work across romance and drama, the eight-episode series adapts the same forbidden-love premise that made the original film a landmark of Korean cinema.

## A Reunion Worth the Wait

Son Ye-jin, beloved for her lead role in *Crash Landing on You*, takes on Lady Cho in her first K-drama series in roughly four years. Ji Chang-wook, last seen in *Welcome to Samdal-ri*, plays Cho Won, while Nana steps into the role of Hui-yeon. Han Sun-hwa and Chani round out the supporting cast.

## The Scandal: Overview

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | The Scandal |
| Based on | 2003 film “Untold Scandal” |
| Genre | Period romance drama |
| Episodes | 8 |
| Director | Jung Ji Woo |
| Release date | September 18, 2026 |
| Lead cast | Son Ye-jin, Ji Chang-wook, Nana |

## Why It’s a Must-Watch

*Untold Scandal* remains one of the most acclaimed Korean films of its era, and adapting it into a series gives the story room to build tension across a full season rather than a single runtime. Pairing that pedigree with [Son Ye-jin’s](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_Ye-jin) long-awaited return and Ji Chang-wook’s proven range makes *The Scandal* one of Netflix’s most anticipated K-drama releases this fall.

For more Netflix K-drama release dates and casting news, browse [TechnoSports’ K-drama hub](https://technosports.co.in/entertainment/), and check our roundup of [other big K-drama premieres this fall](https://technosports.co.in/).

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## FAQs

### **When does The Scandal release on Netflix?**

The Scandal premieres on Netflix on September 18, 2026.

### **Is The Scandal based on a real story?**

 No — it’s adapted from the acclaimed 2003 fictional film “Untold Scandal.”