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.
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.

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.
Having built a diverse filmography across romance, historical drama, and action, Kim So-hyun is expected to deliver:
through this role.
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.
With:
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.