Scandal Makers
Seen it?2008 | 108 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It drew serious awards attention, though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Former teen idol Nam Hyeon-soo is now in his thirties and working as a radio DJ. One day a young woman named Jeong-nam shows up and claims to be his own daughter. She also has a son whom she claims to be Hyeon-soo's grandson. Their relation is proven via DNA tests by Hyeon-soo's brother. This leads to Hyeon-soo attempting to avoid a scandal concerning him having children "unknown" to the media.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
21 wins and 11 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$48 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 18K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kang Hyoung-chul
- Cha Tae-hyunNam Hyeon-soo
- Park Bo-youngHwang Jeong-nam
- Wang Seok-hyeonHwang Ki-dong
- Hwang Woo-seul-hyeJo Mo
- Im Ji-gyuPark Sang-yoon
- Lim Seung-daeBong Pil-joong
- Jung Won-joongBureau Director
- Kim Ki-bangDirector
- Park Young-seoAssistant Director
- Kim Hye-jinReporter