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CRIME . 2009 . 1h 49m . 5.8/10

Insadong Scandal_

A fabled painting from royal palace was discovered after 400 years. Once properly restored, it could fetch at least $40 million in the international auction market. Bae is the owner of the gallery which possesses the painting. She scouts top-tier restoration artist Lee to work on the painting. With Lee's expert stroke, the controversy surrounding the painting is slowly unveiled. As the painting's true form is restored, art experts in Korea hold a collective breath. Little do they know that they're only a part of a bigger scheme.

Starring Kim Rae-won, Uhm Jung-hwa, Hong Soo-hyun
5.8/10
Rating
1h 49m
Runtime
2009
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A fabled painting from royal palace was discovered after 400 years. Once properly restored, it could fetch at least $40 million in the international auction market. Bae is the owner of the gallery which possesses the painting. She scouts top-tier restoration artist Lee to work on the painting. With Lee's expert stroke, the controversy surrounding the painting is slowly unveiled. As the painting's true form is restored, art experts in Korea hold a collective breath. Little do they know that they're only a part of a bigger scheme.

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Cast
Kim Rae-won stars as Lee Kang-jun in Insadong Scandal.
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Year context
Insadong Scandal was released 17 years ago in 2009.
Overview
A fabled painting from royal palace was discovered after 400 years. Once properly restored, it could fetch at least $40 million in the international auction ...
Insadong Scandal is a Crime, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 49m.

CAST (20)

Kim Rae-won
Kim Rae-won
Lee Kang-jun
Uhm Jung-hwa
Uhm Jung-hwa
Bae Tae-jin
Hong Soo-hyun
Hong Soo-hyun
Choi Ha-kyeong
Don Lee
Don Lee
Sang-baek
Oh Jung-se
Oh Jung-se
Keun-bok
Ko Chang-seok
Ko Chang-seok
Hojinsa, forgery factory president
Um Tae-goo
Um Tae-goo
Manager
Kim Byeong-ok
Kim Byeong-ok
Kang Hyeong-sa
Jung Jin
Jung Jin
Im Ha-ryong
Im Ha-ryong
Kwon Ma-dam
OS
Oh Seong-soo
Lee Yu-mi
Lee Yu-mi
Dae-han Auction Curator
Son Byung-ho
Son Byung-ho
Park Mi Seon
LD
Lee Da-jijn
TV reporter
Lee Dong-yong
Lee Dong-yong
Hojinsa's men
Lee Jong-gu
Lee Jong-gu
Mr. Park
KD
Kang Dong-yeob
KK
Kim Kyeong-cheon
AM
Ah-ryeong Min
Broadcast host
SS
Song Seo-Yeon
Director Yoon

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
109 min (1h 49m)
Country
Rating
5.8/10 (9 votes)

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What is Insadong Scandal about?
A fabled painting from royal palace was discovered after 400 years. Once properly restored, it could fetch at least $40 million in the international auction market. Bae is the owner of the gallery which possesses the painting. She scouts top-tier restoration artist Lee to work on the painting. With Lee's expert stroke, the controversy surrounding the painting is slowly unveiled. As the painting's true form is restored, art experts in Korea hold a collective breath. Little do they know that they're only a part of a bigger scheme.
How long is Insadong Scandal?
Insadong Scandal has a runtime of 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Who stars in Insadong Scandal?
The cast of Insadong Scandal includes Kim Rae-won, Uhm Jung-hwa, Hong Soo-hyun, Don Lee, Oh Jung-se.
What is the rating of Insadong Scandal?
Insadong Scandal has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 9 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Crime Thriller
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