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스캔들 (Scandal) aka the Makjang Snow White
-- Where to watch: Kocowa for 1080p with a subscription (or Viki/Prime if it's available in your region), YouTube for free but not recommended because of the quality, and for free alternatives you have Goplay (1080p streaming, join the Discord) or Avistaz (torrents).
-- Playlist I made with highlight video and teasers first: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVlEiYP-9el6wtW5e1YQZ_m0jlOhOU8VM
-- Have you noticed how they went from The Two Sisters (red thread tale) → Snow White → Cinderella → Queen's House? Peak KBS lol.
I loved the style of the main poster and the group poster in the cinema, so obviously I had to watch it. Young cast and refreshing drama (it's cute because they got close IRL haha), messy story and intertwined characters, good shock value (definitely unique lol), good mystery, lots of fun, a good portrayal of the Korean entertainment industry and an original concept of a drama script in the drama (my new favorite trope). I read complaints about the drama being too repetitive and slow, but it wasn't bad at all for me??? The drama was what it was and I loved it for that, as simple as that. Also, I never considered SWR easy to write as it basically started with the end (one of my favorite tropes) and completely stood out from other dailies. Worse, I can only imagine the pressure and hectic schedules. Considering how the writer changed in The Two Sisters, it seems like the higher-ups do whatever they want. It's clear the focus is on these three women: Jeongin (the villain), Seolah (Snow White), and Juryeon. The drama isn't about revenge in the conventional sense — rather, the love line is the focus, and the ML isn't meant to be likeable. He's an antihero. But to be honest, I liked him. I'm attached to the entire cast anyway. The drama is ridiculous, absurd and over-the-top, but I really love it and it was actually emotional for me. I care more about characters I enjoy watching, a great OST, and a storytelling that I find interesting than anything else.
If you look at this drama with the perspective of the classic tale made into a makjang, it truly becomes interesting, particularly because of Jeongin and Jinho (the antihero ML). About Seolah, it's annoying for me to see people saying that "weak" female leads should literally go extinct. Diversity and nuances are the best and I saw her as strong personally. It's the same with The K2 (I love Anna) and others, people always complain. Seolah is definitely one of my favorite characters and a "weak" character can be stronger than "strong" ones, and again that's all you reduce them as, "weak". Jinho isn't inherently a bad person (his robotic character looked so funny and dumb at times, I can't hate him lmao), same for Juryeon, and Jeongin... She's interesting for sure, and it's funny that she was like the protagonist. Again, all the characters simply suit my taste. I loved the comic relief, funny characters, and even the worst one, Taechang. If you ask me, I would say the best thing this drama has is Jeongin.
The ending was my favorite because it was something I had in my mind all the time (along another option), but I was still surprised. I don't want to spoil here, so all I can say is pay attention to the narration and dialogue in episode 1. The first episodes are also very aesthetic, being filmed like a prime-time drama, and this is the daily where I love the sets and lighting the most (nice use of darker colors including red like on the posters), so the drama could be a literal huit-clos and I wouldn't mind it.
If some things don't seem to have an explanation, don't bother. I think it was meant to be overlooked (what's makjang logic after all) and the drama is very enjoyable, in my view. It was something different and fresh, good for both younger and older audiences. Revenge overshadowed by romance is my guilty pleasure also... Revenge isn't truly what I care about in my makjangs anyway. I just like makjangs.
Lastly, I find it interesting how people criticize such "misleading" titles and synopsis because this can be a quality to others. Specifically Cinderella Game and Queen's House, which can be ironic, less literal titles or referring to a future development. But some titles also can just be a bad choice/marketing.
Snow White's Revenge should be more popular. Ignore the negativity and see for yourself. Enjoy!
P.S: Guys please follow this channel uploading the tragically unreleased BGMs of recent dailies: https://www.youtube.com/@ruby_638
Planning intention from Namu Wiki:
On the day of the drama’s wrap party, the production company’s CEO was found dead.
She was murdered, a note foretelling her death clenched in her hand.
The killer is one of the people who were present at the banquet that day.
Every one of them wanted her dead — no, they wanted to kill her!
Who did it? Why? For what reason was she killed?
Every person harbors hatred, resentment, and a desire for revenge in the chambers of their heart.
The moment those feelings are revealed, they risk becoming the most pathetic, cruel, or wicked person in the world — so no one dares to show them.
But when someone you love most is taken from you, how can you possibly suppress that fury?
This story seeks to provide a vicarious catharsis for the revenge that lies dormant in the human heart.
A mystery-charged, intense melodrama unfolds between a woman who wanted to own the world and another who risked everything for vengeance.
-- Playlist I made with highlight video and teasers first: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVlEiYP-9el6wtW5e1YQZ_m0jlOhOU8VM
-- Have you noticed how they went from The Two Sisters (red thread tale) → Snow White → Cinderella → Queen's House? Peak KBS lol.
I loved the style of the main poster and the group poster in the cinema, so obviously I had to watch it. Young cast and refreshing drama (it's cute because they got close IRL haha), messy story and intertwined characters, good shock value (definitely unique lol), good mystery, lots of fun, a good portrayal of the Korean entertainment industry and an original concept of a drama script in the drama (my new favorite trope). I read complaints about the drama being too repetitive and slow, but it wasn't bad at all for me??? The drama was what it was and I loved it for that, as simple as that. Also, I never considered SWR easy to write as it basically started with the end (one of my favorite tropes) and completely stood out from other dailies. Worse, I can only imagine the pressure and hectic schedules. Considering how the writer changed in The Two Sisters, it seems like the higher-ups do whatever they want. It's clear the focus is on these three women: Jeongin (the villain), Seolah (Snow White), and Juryeon. The drama isn't about revenge in the conventional sense — rather, the love line is the focus, and the ML isn't meant to be likeable. He's an antihero. But to be honest, I liked him. I'm attached to the entire cast anyway. The drama is ridiculous, absurd and over-the-top, but I really love it and it was actually emotional for me. I care more about characters I enjoy watching, a great OST, and a storytelling that I find interesting than anything else.
If you look at this drama with the perspective of the classic tale made into a makjang, it truly becomes interesting, particularly because of Jeongin and Jinho (the antihero ML). About Seolah, it's annoying for me to see people saying that "weak" female leads should literally go extinct. Diversity and nuances are the best and I saw her as strong personally. It's the same with The K2 (I love Anna) and others, people always complain. Seolah is definitely one of my favorite characters and a "weak" character can be stronger than "strong" ones, and again that's all you reduce them as, "weak". Jinho isn't inherently a bad person (his robotic character looked so funny and dumb at times, I can't hate him lmao), same for Juryeon, and Jeongin... She's interesting for sure, and it's funny that she was like the protagonist. Again, all the characters simply suit my taste. I loved the comic relief, funny characters, and even the worst one, Taechang. If you ask me, I would say the best thing this drama has is Jeongin.
The ending was my favorite because it was something I had in my mind all the time (along another option), but I was still surprised. I don't want to spoil here, so all I can say is pay attention to the narration and dialogue in episode 1. The first episodes are also very aesthetic, being filmed like a prime-time drama, and this is the daily where I love the sets and lighting the most (nice use of darker colors including red like on the posters), so the drama could be a literal huit-clos and I wouldn't mind it.
If some things don't seem to have an explanation, don't bother. I think it was meant to be overlooked (what's makjang logic after all) and the drama is very enjoyable, in my view. It was something different and fresh, good for both younger and older audiences. Revenge overshadowed by romance is my guilty pleasure also... Revenge isn't truly what I care about in my makjangs anyway. I just like makjangs.
Lastly, I find it interesting how people criticize such "misleading" titles and synopsis because this can be a quality to others. Specifically Cinderella Game and Queen's House, which can be ironic, less literal titles or referring to a future development. But some titles also can just be a bad choice/marketing.
Snow White's Revenge should be more popular. Ignore the negativity and see for yourself. Enjoy!
P.S: Guys please follow this channel uploading the tragically unreleased BGMs of recent dailies: https://www.youtube.com/@ruby_638
Planning intention from Namu Wiki:
On the day of the drama’s wrap party, the production company’s CEO was found dead.
She was murdered, a note foretelling her death clenched in her hand.
The killer is one of the people who were present at the banquet that day.
Every one of them wanted her dead — no, they wanted to kill her!
Who did it? Why? For what reason was she killed?
Every person harbors hatred, resentment, and a desire for revenge in the chambers of their heart.
The moment those feelings are revealed, they risk becoming the most pathetic, cruel, or wicked person in the world — so no one dares to show them.
But when someone you love most is taken from you, how can you possibly suppress that fury?
This story seeks to provide a vicarious catharsis for the revenge that lies dormant in the human heart.
A mystery-charged, intense melodrama unfolds between a woman who wanted to own the world and another who risked everything for vengeance.
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