Kim So-hyun and Song Kang Reunite After 5 Years for Romance Drama “White Scandal”

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.

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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.