Not like the 'Scandal' with Bae Yong-jo, Lee Mi-sook, and Jeon Do-yeon.. Son Ye-jin: "The narrative is even more detailed" [Star Scene]

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• Netflix series 'Scandal' production presentation.

Actors Son Ye-jin, Ji Chang-wook, and Nana return with a newly reinterpreted 'Scandal' after 23 years.

On the 9th, a production presentation for the Netflix series 'Scandal' was held at a hotel in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul. Director Jung Ji-woo, along with actors Son Ye-jin, Ji Chang-wook, and Nana, attended the event.

'Scandal' depicts the story of 'Lady Cho' (played by Son Ye-jin), a woman with exceptional talent who cannot live confined only as a woman in the Joseon era, and 'Cho Won' (played by Ji Chang-wook), the best matchmaker in Joseon, engaging in a daring and risky love bet, and the woman 'Hye-yeon' (played by Nana) entangled in that bet.

Based on the classic work 'Dangerous Liaisons' published in 1782, it is also a work that reinterprets as a series the 2003 film 'Scandal: Love and Betrayal of Men and Women in Joseon', starring Bae Yong-jo, Lee Mi-sook, and Jeon Do-yeon.

Director Jung Ji-woo stated, "The starting point was the original novel. Since we began rewriting the characters and relationships of the three protagonists, I think you will notice many differences when you watch it directly."

Regarding the differences from the existing film, Son Ye-jin began by saying, "I watched the movie back then, and because it was a film, strong visual impressions remain." She added that she is a fan of Lee Mi-sook, who appeared in 'Scandal: Love and Betrayal of Men and Women in Joseon', noting, "The overwhelming charisma and striking impression from back then still remain. Before intentionally creating differences, the script was so detailed that I felt no burden."

She continued, "Since this time it is being developed as a series, much more narrative for each character has been included. As an actor, I thought it would be a medium that could spark even greater ambition."

She also said, "Since the work was released in 2003, many young people may not have seen it. I think those who haven't will get to see this new work afresh."

Son Ye-jin particularly emphasized that the relationships and psychological battles between characters have become more detailed. She explained, "From the process of starting the bet, there is much more detail accumulated. As they proceed with the bet, the psychological battle with Cho Won and the gaze toward Hye-yeon become extremely subtle. I think these aspects will make this work even more intriguing."

Ji Chang-wook also openly admitted his burden regarding the original work and the existing film. He said, "I enjoyed the previous works as well, so I couldn't help but recall the performances of my seniors. However, the Cho Won I am portraying now is very different from that character. I didn't think it would be something one could simply imitate."

He continued, "So, I had many discussions with the director to create my own version of Cho Won. In this series, how this character lived, how he changed, and where he is heading are depicted in more detail."

He added, "This allowed me to express Cho Won's complex and subtle emotions even more, which I believe is another unique aspect of this series."

Nana also acknowledged the burden of participating in a remake. She stated, "I think it is natural to feel that burden. Whenever I have worked on projects so far, I have carried such burdens, and instead, I used them as motivation to give myself confidence."

She continued, "I hope fans who loved the original work will fully enjoy the differences and freshness felt in this new version. I think comparing it with the existing work can also be one of the fun aspects."

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