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Actress Son Ye Jin's starring Netflix series 'Scandal' has garnered significant attention, reaching third place in the Netflix Global Top 10 non-English shows within two weeks of its release. Interest in the work intensified as interviews with Son Ye Jin were released in early October, marking her return to historical dramas after 24 years.
'Scandal,' an 8-episode Netflix series released on September 18, 2026, features Son Ye Jin as Lady Jo, a complex character whose words, expressions, and true feelings diverge within a single scene. Notably, de-aging technology was used to recreate Son Ye Jin's appearance from her film 'Classic' era, capturing viewers' attention. The series achieved a Top 10 ranking in 18 countries within two weeks of its debut.
Bloggers described Son Ye Jin's performance in 'Scandal' as a 'rollercoaster,' highlighting how the contrasting inner and outer selves of Lady Jo were effectively conveyed through her hanbok. They also emphasized that this work marks a 'new chapter' for Son Ye Jin, who has expanded her acting spectrum beyond innocent melodramas to include comedy, thrillers, historical dramas, and action genres.
