Scandal

CJ Entertainment presents

in association with CJ Venture Investment and IMM Venture CapitaI

A bom Film Production

executive producer LEE Kang-bok

produced by OH Jung-wan

E J-Yong film

Record of Cho's Scandalalous Affair

Most of the characters in these illustrations

are promiscuous and immoral.

So much that one is led to doubt whether they had indeed existed.

It is widely known that Chosun was founded on Confucianism,

whereby men must be virtuous gentlemen,

and women to be modest ladies,

So these characters are more unlikely to be found in Chosun.

Even though the contents here

have been proven to be based on a true story,

the names of the characters may be pseudonyms.

So be advised not to raise issue with anyone, or within the family.

If you have weak self-control, or feel nervous about this,

close this book and erase it from your mind right now.

Written in the year 1792 and published in 1803.

starring BAE Yong-jun JEON Do-youn

and LEE Mi-sook

production design JUNG Ku-ho music LEE Byeong-woo

location sound LEE Seung-chul editors KIM Yang-il HAN Seung-ryong

cinematographer KlM Byung-il lighting director LIM Jae-young

based on the novel ''Dangerous Liaisons''

screenplay by E J-Yong KIM Deh-woo KIM Hyun-jung

Master, the ritual is almost over.

You should be getting to the main quarters.

producer LEE Eugene

directed by E J-Yong

UNTOLD SCANDAL

How is the construction of Hwa Castle coming along?

The hardest part is mostly done,

but I best keep my eye on it.

I will return to work after breakfast.

But you've been away for months.

Leaving so soon after one night?

Should I prepare the wedding as planned, my Lord?

The construction shall be complete by November,

so make the wedding early December.

I will see to it thoroughly.

I heard the girl has just turned sixteen.

She's so pure and innocent,

like a flower just about to blossom.

My Lady, I hope you do understand the wish of the elders

to continue the family line.

As it has already been decided,

I think it would be wise to bring her here soon.

She may come from wealth, but she was born middle-class.

I shall teach her the noble ways

so that she can please the elders.

Thank you, my Lady.

By the way, you've been alone for so long.

Will you go on living so as a widower?

You should find yourself a wife soon and have children.

If you not mind my saying so,

there is room for only one person in my heart.

I'm sorry.

I suppose you loved your wife very dearly.

Room for only one, you say?

I don't know about women,

but for men there is only one room.

It may be one room,

but a dozen women go in and out of it each day, am I right?

Well, one lady at a time.

I was out walking and the flowers were lovely.

I picked these for you, Cousin.

You haven't changed.

So why did you summon me this time?

So-oak.

So-oak?

That girl who's like a flower about to blossom.

I want you to make her pregnant.

I don't understand.

Your brother-in-law has found a concubine,

so shouldn't you get him a wedding gift?

You do have a point, but...

So how about my idea for a wedding gift?

If you make her conceive a child...

You are out of hand, madam.

She cannot hear nor speak.

Should've known.

She's the perfect servant for me.

So he undresses a virgin girl but finds her pregnant?

It must be a boy.

If anyone finds out...

Revenge is more amusing when the victim is unaware.

I wonder how his face will look

when we tell him on his deathbed.

I know you resent him for stealing your first love.

You, for your revenge.

And I, for my revenge.

Seduction and revenge...

Two things that always give us great joy.

But, I don't want to.

Why not?

That girl is only sixteen, and extremely curious.

A few sweet words will be enough to have her on the floor.

It's too easy for someone like me.

Think I've come this far just to see your memorial rite?

Then, what?

Lady Jung, Sir Yoon Kil-jin's daughter-in-law.

That widow of nine years,

who is known as the Gate of Chastity?

She is my next target.

Isn't she in Kanghwa with her parents-in-law?

She's at her aunt's home next door to avoid the plague.

You are going to seduce

that pathetic widow with your charms?

I feel a duty to teach that poor woman

the workings of yin and yang.

So you want to open a door closed shut for 27 years?

Wouldn't be surprised if it's a wall by now.

Want to make a bet?

Meaning you want something from me.

If you deflower her,

I will give you what you want.

What my cousin has always wanted,

but could never attain.

If you lose?

I will give you my life.

You must become a monk.

It's a deal.

I will be here soon for my reward.

But before your brother-in-law returns.

And if she indeed is a virgin, I want proof.

The blood of a 27 year-old virgin.

Find out anything?

Each night after eleven, like a cat in heat,

she quietly leaves the house.

indeed, did it look like she's meeting a man?

Not just one but a crowd of men.

What?

Actually, she attends a Catholic mass.

It was really creepy there.

Do they summon ghosts?

Men, women, of all status are in this dark room,

mumbling this gibberish...

A Catholic...

I will give you some money.

Donate it as if I'm a secret supporter.

They are careful and suspicious,

and will want to know who sent it.

Then, slip my name as if you couldn't refuse their plea.

And, for that girl, what was her name?

Lady Jung's maid.

You mean Eun-shil?

I've already taken care of her.

Just give me the order.

I can almost see the fragrance of the flowers from here.

Isn't it marvelous?

China has so many interesting things.

Thank you for this chance to enjoy one.

My husband has just returned from China's capital, Beijing.

He says the city is like a whole new world.

People with blue eyes walk the streets,

and there are all kinds of modern things around.

You must have another guest.

It's my youngest son.

Maid, go tell In-ho to come here.

Yes, madam.

He just returned from his studies in the countryside.

Introduce yourself.

Ladies, I am Kwon In-ho.

This is Lady Huh, wife of the Home Minister.

This is Lady Oh, wife of the Finance Minister.

And over there is Lady Cho, wife of Lord Yu,

who lives next door.

You made Lady Cho's acquaintance as a child?

Yes, mother.

My, how he has grown.

You are handsome like your father.

I know of my lady's nobility and scholarship,

especially, in literature and military science.

Please teach me some day.

It will be my honor.

Please excuse me.

Why don't you visit my home with your niece soon?

Ah, and do send your son to my house sometime.

I have a few books to help him study for the state civil exam.

You are so kind.

Madam.

The young master has come to visit.

Dear sister-in-law, I have come.

I was put in charge of guarding Chinese diplomats.

So I will be staying in Seoul until the year ends.

Have you been well?

Yes.

Eun-shil, have a room arranged for him.

Yes, Madam.

I have a matter to discuss.

Why don't you do so in the morning?

Yes, ma'am.

It's a beautiful day out, so I'll use a rose scent.

Master.

Lady Jung and her aunt just went to the Lotus Pavilion.

You look so beautiful, as always.

But my niece here doesn't know how to make herself up.