Son Ye Jin, Ji Chang Wook, and Nana Heat Up Netflix in The Scandal Teaser Trailer
Netflix has officially released the first teaser trailer for its upcoming Joseon-era drama, The Scandal, setting the internet ablaze with a breathtaking blend of tension, seduction, and traditional Korean aesthetics.
Reimagining Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’ classic French novel Dangerous Liaisons through a 2026 lens, the series weaves a tale where romance is a high-stakes game, desire is forbidden, and every gaze carries a hidden motive.
Watch the official teaser video below, and dive into our breakdown of the key scenes, character dynamics, and visual storytelling that make this one of the most anticipated releases of the year.
A Game of Seduction: Decoding the Teaser
The trailer opens in an atmosphere of quiet luxury, framing Lady Jo (Son Ye Jin) in a lush, blossom-filled courtyard. Possessing an intelligence too brilliant for the restrictive rules of the Joseon dynasty, she poses a single, calculating question to Joseon’s most notorious playboy, Jo Won (Ji Chang Wook): “What is it you wish to see?”
What follows is a dangerous game of manipulation. Lady Jo unrolls a silk scroll bearing the name of Heo Yeon (Nana)—a woman who has lived a pure, untouched life for over twenty years. Lady Jo proposes a scandalous bet: Jo Won must use his ultimate charms to seduce Heo Yeon, bringing her into their secretive fold.
The chemistry between Son Ye Jin and Ji Chang Wook electrifies the screen instantly. When Jo Won leans close to ask if her dangerous proposition stems from hidden jealousy, Lady Jo simply dismisses him with a sharp, enigmatic smile. As the teaser escalates, Jo Won asks what his prize will be if he succeeds in destroying Heo Yeon’s virtue, to which Lady Jo delivers a chilling final promise: “Then I shall reward you.”
Opulent Visuals and Masterful Performance
Beyond the central conflict, the trailer showcases stunning production design by director Jung Ji Woo. From the opulent, flower-draped estate of Bukchon to the eerie quiet of midnight palanquin rides through fog-covered forests, every shot feels like a classical painting brought to life.
- Son Ye Jin shines as the mastermind behind the curtains, playing a woman who uses her intellect to pull the strings of high society.
- Ji Chang Wook effortlessly embodies the charmer, blending swagger with a subtle, predatory edge as he accepts the challenge.
- Nana provides a poignant contrast, her sorrowful eyes and delicate demeanor portraying a woman completely unaware that she has become the pawn in an aristocratic game.
When Does The Scandal Air?
The teaser leaves viewers with the compelling tagline “Covet what you cannot have,” setting up a story where love, power, and betrayal intersect in unexpected ways.
The Scandal premieres globally on September 18, 2026, exclusively on Netflix.
Watch the Official Teaser for Netflix’s The Scandal
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