I wonder how true to the original source material this will be, or if it will lighten it up and make it more of a true love story.

Dangerous Liaisons is a very unappealing story told too many times already.
Now if they were retelling 10 Things I Hate About You in Goguryeo times... That would have been a sight to behold I'm sure!

Between this and REMARRIED EMPRESS, I'm truly curious how kdrama casting PDs brains work...

sounds convoluted, yet intriguing... i like these three actors. i must check it out!

Pass (alas, once again JCW).
Perhaps before agreeing to this project Ji Chang-wook might have consulted Woo Do-hwan about his experience tackling this subject in his 2018 tvN drama TEMPTED: average Nielsen rating: 2.2%.

Although I don't like the story I will def watch it because Ji Chang Wook! Also a plus I like both the female leads.

I like the cast and am keen to see how they amp up the stakes. The premise can be handled well with smart writing and turning it into a black comedy at best but being a Netflix drama it may take a dark turn. So hoping for the best.🤞🏻

I saw the movie Untold scandal a couple of years ago and I found it to be very good. It had a vey good cast, it is a beautiful sageuk and, although it was an adaptation of Dangerous Liaisons, it was nothing like it. It had all the good elements of Korean drama and storytelling that I love. I will watch this remake hoping it will emulate it.
I asked Grok for a review of the movie and I agree with it:
""Untold Scandal" is a 2003 South Korean historical romantic drama directed by E J-yong, offering a lush and provocative adaptation of the 1782 French novel Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos. Set in the late 18th-century Joseon Dynasty, the film reimagines the classic tale of seduction, manipulation, and betrayal within the confines of a rigidly Confucian society, delivering a visually stunning and emotionally charged narrative that stands out as one of the finest adaptations of the story.
The plot centers on Lady Cho (Lee Mi-sook), a cunning and outwardly virtuous noblewoman who secretly revels in her sexual conquests, and her playboy cousin Jo-won (Bae Yong-joon), a scholar and artist who rejects societal norms to indulge in his libertine pursuits. When Lady Cho’s husband plans to take the young, virginal So-ok (Lee So-yeon) as a concubine, Lady Cho enlists Jo-won in a wicked wager: seduce So-ok before her husband can claim her. However, Jo-won sets his sights on a more challenging target—the pious and repressed widow Lady Suk (Jeon Do-yeon). What begins as a game of conquest spirals into a web of jealousy, passion, and tragic consequences, revealing the fragility beneath the characters’ polished exteriors.
The film’s strength lies in its seamless transplantation of the French narrative into a Korean context. The Joseon setting, with its ornate costumes, intricate sets, and strict social codes, amplifies the scandalous nature of the characters’ actions, making their defiance of Confucian ideals all the more striking. The production values are exceptional, with every frame dripping in opulence—whether it’s the flowing hanboks, the serene landscapes, or the intimate interiors. The cinematography transforms the cast into living works of art, enhancing the story’s themes of beauty masking depravity. The soundtrack, blending Western classical influences with subtle Korean tones, complements the tension and elegance of the drama.
Bae Yong-joon shines as Jo-won, bringing charisma and depth to a character who evolves from a roguish seducer into a man genuinely tormented by love. His chemistry with Jeon Do-yeon’s Lady Suk is the emotional core of the film—her portrayal of a woman torn between faith and desire is heartbreaking and nuanced, making their doomed romance unexpectedly moving. Lee Mi-sook’s Lady Cho is a standout, exuding cold calculation and hidden vulnerability, a worthy counterpart to the manipulative Marquise de Merteuil from the original novel. The supporting cast, including the innocent So-ok, adds layers to the...