Capital Scandal

A bittersweet blend of romance and comedy set against a somber historical backdrop, balancing lighthearted charm with earnest patriotism.

Created by

Han Joon-seo

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Starring

Han Ji-min, Kang Ji-hwan, Ryu Jin

Overview

Based on Lee Sun-mi's novel Love Story in the Capital, the story juxtaposes the heroic anti-Japanese movement with young romance by depicting the capital Seoul of the 1930s during colonial rule, called "Gyeongseong". It was a time when the nation's independence fighters fought against pro-Japanese traitors, while traditional Joseon-era Confucian values clashed and coexisted with a more modern way of life. The series portrays one of the darkest periods of Korean history with a mixture of tragedy, comedy and romance.

How it feels

Romantic, warm, melancholic and satirical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Love, freedom, identity, class

Content

Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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