Untold Scandal ( Korean : 스캔들 - 조선 남녀 상열지사 ; lit. "Scandal: The Love Story of Men and Women in Joseon ") is a 2003 South Korean romantic drama film directed by E J-yong , and starring Bae Yong-joon , Jeon Do-yeon , and Lee Mi-sook . Loosely based on the 1782 French novel Les Liaisons dangereuses , this adaptation takes place in late 18th century Korea, during the Joseon dynasty .
17-515: In South Korea the film was given an R-18 rating by the Korean Film Ethics Commission. The film was a major commercial success, and became the fourth highest grossing domestic film of 2003 with 3,522,747 tickets sold nationwide. A beautiful but cynical and manipulative noblewoman makes a bet with her free-spirited womanizing cousin that he can have sex with her if he is able to seduce a young woman of great virtue. He accepts
34-532: A forest and the island's only beach, ending at a temple. Pungmul Market is a food market selling grain, vegetables, fruits, seafood, meat, fish, tofu, and ginseng. Goryeogung is a palace site of Goryeo from 1232 to 1270 in Incheon. Manisan is Ganghwa's tallest mountain and home to Chamseongdan Altar, where Dangun Wanggeom reportedly performed ancestral rites. The island's turnip ( Brassica rapa ) has been cultivated for over 1,000 years. Its moisture content
51-708: Is a mountain in Incheon , South Korea . It is situated in Ganghwa County and is the highest peak on Ganghwa Island . Manisan has an elevation of 469.4 m (1,540 ft). There is a popular hiking trail to the summit; at the summit is Chamseongsdan, an altar where Dangun (the founding father of Korea) performed ritual ceremonies. See also [ edit ] List of mountains in Korea Notes [ edit ] ^ An 2003, p.143. ^ "Manisan Mountain (Ganghwa Island) | Hiking
68-809: Is an island in Ganghwa County , Incheon , South Korea. It is in the Yellow Sea and in an estuary of the Han River . The island is separated from Gimpo (on the South Korean mainland) by a narrow channel spanned by two bridges, and from Kaesong (Gaeseong) in North Korea by the main channel of the Han River. It offers some of the closest views in the South of North Korean villages, which can be seen on clear days from less than two kilometers. It
85-408: Is being made into a concubine of Lady Jo's husband for the continuity of the family lineage, with the elders' consent. Lee So-ok (Cécile de Volanges) was ushered into Lady Jo's care to be the concubine of her husband. Lady Jo is conspiring with Jo-won to make her pregnant for revenge, intending to reveal to truth to her husband on his deathbed. Chevalier Danceny was originally Cécile's music tutor in
102-440: Is in the estuary of Korea 's Han River. It is South Korea's fourth-largest island, with an area of 305.75 km (118.05 sq mi), and has a coastline of 106.5 km (66.2 mi). Over time, land reclamation projects for agricultural purposes have increased the island's size. The island has a number of mountains. The tallest is Manisan , in the south of the island, with a height of 469 m (1,539 ft). Also on
119-787: Is over 90% and its main component is carbohydrate. The dark-purple, taproot vegetable has a mustardy scent and tastes like ginseng. Its seeds and the fully grown vegetable are used in folk remedies and Oriental medicine. Its leaves have vitamins, and its roots contain tryptophan and glycyrrhizin . Said to prevent cancer, the turnip helps cure skin diseases, digestive ailments, tuberculosis, and respiratory disease with an anti-bacterial effect. [REDACTED] Media related to Ganghwa Island at Wikimedia Commons [REDACTED] Ganghwa Island travel guide from Wikivoyage Manisan (Incheon) Coordinates : 37°36′41.77″N 126°26′5.38″E / 37.6116028°N 126.4348278°E / 37.6116028; 126.4348278 From Misplaced Pages,
136-476: Is strategically located, controlling access to the river, which runs through former Joseon and South Korea's capital, Seoul . Its fortifications were repeatedly attacked in the 19th century . With an area of 302.4 km (116.8 sq mi), it constitutes most of Ganghwa County (a division of Incheon ). The island has a population of about 65,500, half of whom live in Ganghwa Town (Ganghwa-eup) in
153-572: The World" . References [ edit ] An Gyeong-ho (2003). 신 한국 100 명산 ('The New' 100 Korean Mountains) . Seoul: 깊은솔 (Gipeunsol). ISBN 978-89-89917-07-6 . Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Manisan_(Incheon)&oldid=1240897150 " Categories : Mountains of Incheon Ganghwa County Sacred mountains of South Korea Hidden categories: Pages using gadget WikiMiniAtlas Articles with short description Short description
170-570: The challenge with enthusiasm though not suspecting the nasty trap he is walking into. Monsieur de Tourvel (Madame de Tourvel / Lady Jeong's husband), who was away for a court case in the novel, is deceased in the film, making Lady Jeong a widow of nine years. Furthermore, Lady Jeong lived in Ganghwa Island , but is sojourning in Seoul to avoid a plague in her hometown. Jo-won (Vicomte de Valmont) and Lady Jo (Marquise de Merteuil) cousins are in
187-481: The film (Jo-won being the younger cousin), and it is revealed that Jo-won's first love was Lady Jo, whereas in the novel, they were former lovers and new rivals, yet using the same tools for their revenge: sex. Marquise de Merteuil (Lady Jo)'s former lover, the Comte de Gercourt, is arranged to be Cécile's future husband in the novel, while in the film, his character is attributed to Lady Jo's husband. In So-ok's case, she
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#1732801798364204-1259: The 💕 Mountain in South Korea [REDACTED] This article needs additional citations for verification . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Find sources: "Manisan" Incheon – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR ( August 2018 ) ( Learn how and when to remove this message ) Manisan [REDACTED] Highest point Elevation 469.4 m (1,540 ft) Prominence 469 m (1,539 ft) [REDACTED] Coordinates 37°36′41.77″N 126°26′5.38″E / 37.6116028°N 126.4348278°E / 37.6116028; 126.4348278 Geography [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Manisan Location on South Korea Location Ganghwa County Incheon , South Korea Korean name Hangul 마니산 Hanja 摩 尼 山 Revised Romanization Manisan McCune–Reischauer Manisan Manisan ( Korean : 마니산 )
221-595: The island are Jingangsan ( 진강산 ), Goryeosan , Nakjobong ( 낙조봉 ), Hyeolgusan ( 혈구산 ), and Byeollipsan ( 별립산 ). The island was originally connected to the mainland, but became separate over time via erosion. Mudflats now surround the island. The island was part of Ganghwa-hyeon in the early Goryeo period. It became part of Ganghwa-bu in 1377. It became part of Ganghwa County in Gyeonggi Province ( Keiki-dō ) in 1914, and remained so until 1994, when it became part of Incheon Metropolitan City. The island
238-504: The northeast. Before the 10th century, the island went by various names, including Haegu ( 해구 ; 海口 ; lit. mouth of the sea), Hyeolgu ( 혈구 ; 穴口 ; lit. opening), Gangha ( 강하 ; 江下 ; lit. below river[s]). In 940, during the Goryeo period, it received its current name, which means "beautiful [town by the] river". Former romanizations include "Kang-hoa" and "Kang-hwa". The island
255-442: The novel, but in the film, Kwon In-ho is the youngest son of Lady Jo's neighbour, and also Lady Jeong's cousin. 2003 Pusan International Film Festival 2003 Blue Dragon Film Awards 2004 Baeksang Arts Awards 2004 Verona Film Festival 2004 Grand Bell Awards 2004 Shanghai International Film Festival 2004 Korean Film Awards Ganghwa Island Ganghwa Island ( Korean : 강화도 ), also Ganghwado ,
272-560: Was replaced in 1997. The Ganghwa Choji Bridge [ ko ] opened in 2002. The island has stone tombs that are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site series Gochang, Hwasun and Ganghwa Dolmen Sites . Ganghwa Nadeulgil is a 20-trail walking tour, illustrating the mudflat ecology and avian migratory habitats from prehistory to the Joseon dynasty. Seongmodo is a level 10-mile (16 km) trail through
289-566: Was the site of the 1866 French expedition to Korea , the 1871 United States expedition to Korea , the Battle of Ganghwa , and the 1875 Ganghwa Island incident with Japan. In 1876 Korea was forced to sign with Japan the Treaty of Ganghwa , which was named for the island. In 1969, the Ganghwa Bridge [ ko ] was constructed between the island and the mainland. The bridge
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