Kim So-hyun has been confirmed as the female lead of the upcoming drama “White Scandal,” marking her long-awaited on-screen reunion with Song Kang for the first time in five years.
The pairing is already drawing explosive attention from global K-drama fans who remember their chemistry in Love Alarm.
From Child Star to Fallen Actress — A Complex New Role
Kim So-hyun will play Ji Eun-seol, a former child actress whose life collapsed after she took the blame for her brother’s crime.
Now working as a manager while still holding onto her dream of acting, the character becomes entangled once again with:
Dan Yi-hyuk; a top star and chaebol heir played by Song Kang.
The two enter a contract relationship, which gradually evolves into real emotional change, forming the core of the story.
A Reunion That Revives a Legendary K-Drama Pairing
This project marks the first time Kim So-hyun and Song Kang have worked together since Love Alarm.
As Kim Jojo and Hwang Sun-oh their emotionally charged storyline created one of the most talked-about love triangles in K-drama fandom.
Their reunion alone is being seen as one of the biggest casting highlights of the year.
Kim So-hyun’s Next Acting Transformation
Having built a diverse filmography across romance, historical drama, and action, Kim So-hyun is expected to deliver:
- detailed emotional acting
- a character with layered trauma and growth
- a mature romantic narrative
through this role.
A High-Credibility Production Team
The drama is based on a popular web novel and brings together a trusted creative lineup:
Writer: Kim Ga-eun (Call It Love)
Director: Kim Cheol-kyu (Mother, Flower of Evil)
Filming is scheduled to begin in the second half of 2026 after Song Kang completes his current project.
A Romance Already Generating Global Buzz
With:
- a contract dating storyline
- a chaebol heir male lead
- a fallen star female lead
- and a reunion couple with proven chemistry
White Scandal is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated romance dramas in development.
For longtime fans, it’s more than a new series, it’s the return of a pairing that defined a generation of K-drama viewers.