K-drama fans are buzzing with excitement as reports emerge that Kim So-hyun and Song Kang—the beloved duo from the Netflix hit Love Alarm—could be reuniting on screen after five years. The potential project? An upcoming romance drama titled White Scandal (Korean: 하얀 스캔들), adapted from a popular web novel. Here’s everything we know so far about this highly anticipated casting news.
The Buzz: Reunion Talks Confirmed by Agencies
On February 24, 2026, multiple Korean media outlets, including Sports Chosun, reported that Kim So-hyun and Song Kang have received offers to lead White Scandal.
- Song Kang’s agency, Namoo Actors, stated: “Song Kang received an offer to star in ‘White Scandal,’ and he is reviewing it.”
- Kim So-hyun’s agency, PEACHY, confirmed: “Kim So-hyun has received an offer for ‘White Scandal’ and is currently reviewing it.”
While not yet officially confirmed as cast, the positive responses and insider reports suggest strong momentum for this pairing. If both accept, it would mark their first collaboration since Love Alarm Seasons 1 and 2 (2019–2021), where their on-screen chemistry as Kim Jo-jo and Hwang Sun-oh sparked massive fan love and emotional investment.
Plot of ‘White Scandal’: Contract Romance with Thriller Twists
White Scandal is based on a popular web novel (often linked to webtoon-style storytelling) by author Moon Chae-ah. The story centers on:
- Ji Eun-seol (offered to Kim So-hyun): A once-promising child actress who fell from grace after taking the blame for her older brother’s crimes. She refuses to give up her passion for acting and now works as a road manager behind the scenes.
- Dan Yi-hyuk (offered to Song Kang): A top-tier superstar actor, illegitimate son of the powerful NB Group chaebol, and someone haunted by his own past scandal.
The two cross paths and enter a contract relationship (with high emotional and possibly financial stakes), leading to buried secrets being uncovered, personal redemption, and evolving feelings from fake to real. Described as a mix of rom-com, thriller, and intense romance, it promises drama, tension, and heartfelt moments—perfect for fans of contract romance tropes.