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Key Features:
Family secrets, Intergenerational relationships, Unexpected parenthood, Scandal, Coming-of-age, Family comedy, Charismatic protagonist, Media scrutiny, Redemption, Korean cinema
Tone:
humorous, witty, earnest
Target Audience:
Fans of Korean cinema, Viewers interested in family comedies, Those who enjoy lighthearted stories, Individuals who appreciate character-driven narratives
Emotional Arc:
Surprise → Chaos → Acceptance

Scandal Makers

2008-12-03
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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.

Genres
Comedy, Drama
Cast
Cha Tae-hyun, Park Bo-young, Wang Seok-hyeon, Hwang Woo-seul-hye, Im Ji-gyu, Lim Seung-dae, Jung Won-joong, Kim Ki-bang, Park Young-seo, Kim Hye-jin
Crew
Lee Byeong-heon, Kang Hyoung-chul, Kang Hyoung-chul
Rating
7.2(96 votes)
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High Society
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