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Son Ye Jin and Ji Chang Wook are in discussion to star in the upcoming remake of the 2003 film Untold Scandal.
According to various media insiders, both Son Ye Jin and Ji Chang Wook will be starring in the upcoming Netflix original K-drama Scandal (working title). Reports stated that the filming of the upcoming historical K-drama will start in March 2025.
Son Ye Jin and Ji Chang Wook's side both responded to the casting reports. Son Ye Jin's agency MSteam Entertainment stated, "The actress did receive the offer to star in the upcoming K-drama. She is currently reviewing the offer." Ji Chang Wook's agency Spring Company also confirmed that the actor received the offer. They commented, "Ji Chang Wook is currently reviewing the K-drama."
Scandal will be the remake of the 2003 film Untold Scandal which was also adapted from the French novel "Les Liaisons Dangereuses" by Pierre Choderlos-de-Laclos. The story revolves around Joseon's devoted wife Madame Jo and the playboy Jo Won. The two hide their feelings for each other.
Son Ye Jin received the offer to portray Madame Jo and Ji Chang Wook was offered to star as Jo Won.
The upcoming remake K-drama will be the next work of director Jung Ji Woo (Somebody, Tune in for Love, and Heart Blackened).
Scandal will exclusively premiere on the global streaming platform, Netflix.
If Son Ye Jin decides to join the K-drama, this will be her official debut in Netflix originals. This will also be her grand comeback to the small screen after three years. The top actress was last seen in the 2022 K-drama Thirty-Nine.
Son Ye Jin is also set to return to the big screen with the upcoming film There Is No Choice. She will work alongside Lee Byung Hun, Park Hee Soon, Lee Sung Min, Yeom Hye Ran, Cha Seung Won, and more.
This will also possibly be Ji Chang Wook's first Netflix original K-drama. The K-drama will also be added to the long list of upcoming projects of the actor. He is set to lead the upcoming K-dramas Gangnam B-Side, Twelve, and Fabricated City.
