Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 2 of The Scandal , the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Son Ye-jin as Lady Cho, Ji Chang-wook as Cho Won, and Nana as Ahn Hui-yeon. We’ll also talk about the amazing and talented Son Ye-jin. We discuss: The music featured during the recap, including our new royalty-free selections, and how two pieces from The Scandal OST, “Boy” and “Boat,” are based on Gabriel Fauré’s classical composition “Après un rêve.” The influence of Neo-Confucianism on Joseon society, including its strict social hierarchy, expectations for women, emphasis on education, and importance of family reputation. The fascinating world of gisaeng, the highly trained female entertainers of Joseon Korea, their elaborate hairstyles and colorful clothing, and how their education and talents contrasted with their low social status. Our introduction to Ahn Hui-yeon, the beautiful and mysterious widow who captivates Cho Won when he encounters her walking into a river, apparently co...
Today, we’re kicking off Season 16 of K Drama Chat with Episode 1 of The Scandal , the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Son Ye-jin as Lady Cho, Ji Chang-wook as Cho Won, and Nana as Hui Yeon. We discuss: The beautiful instrumental soundtrack of The Scandal , featuring music by Lee Jiyeon, Shin Minsup, Gabriel Fauré, Azzy, Jung Bo-gwon, and others. Listen to the OST on YouTube Music . The origins of The Scandal , which draws inspiration from the 1782 French novel Les Liaisons Dangereuses , the acclaimed 1988 American film Dangerous Liaisons , and the 2003 Korean movie Untold Scandal . Why The Scandal , as a Netflix Original, can explore sexual themes and feature explicit scenes that would face greater restrictions on traditional Korean broadcast television. The historical setting of the late Joseon Dynasty, when Confucian values governed marriage, family relationships, social hierarchy, and women's roles in society. Lady Cho Yun, played brilliantly by Son Ye-jin, and how her int...