Son Yejin Takes on Bold New Role in Scandal
Actress Son Yejin is set to make a striking return through the upcoming Netflix series Scandal (working title), marking her bold reentry into the historical romance genre.
On March 27, 2025, Netflix officially confirmed the production of Scandal and unveiled its lead cast, featuring Son Ye-jin alongside Ji Chang-wook and Nana.
Son Ye-jin will take on the role of Madam Jo, a brilliant and strategic woman navigating the restrictive landscape of the Joseon Dynasty.
Despite the rigid gender roles of her time, Madam Jo challenges societal norms by proposing a daring wager of love.
As a woman who recognizes and orchestrates her own desires, the character is expected to highlight Son Ye-jin’s signature depth and presence.
Known for her powerful portrayals in dramas like Crash Landing on You and Something in the Rain, as well as films like The Classic and Be With You, Son Ye-jin has consistently delivered strong, nuanced female characters.
With Scandal, she expands her repertoire by portraying a woman who not only resists tradition but actively reshapes her fate through wit and allure.
The series is a reinterpretation of the 2003 film Scandal: The Love Story of Joseon, which itself was inspired by the French novel Les Liaisons dangereuses.
Set in a society where love and desire were forbidden, Scandal will chronicle a seductive game of strategy and passion among elite figures of the era.
Scandal will stream exclusively on Netflix. As Son Ye-jin takes on this provocative new role, anticipation is building for her portrayal of a woman who dares to defy the era’s moral order and rewrite her own story.
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