''Insadong Scandal'' () is a 2009 South Korean

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directed by

Park Hee-gon Park Hee-gon (; 1969 – 30 April 2025) was a South Korean film director and screenwriter. He died on 30 April 2025, at the age of 56. Filmography *''R. U. Ready?'' (2002) – producer-director *''Insadong Scandal'' (2009) – director, scre ...

, starring

Kim Rae-won Kim Rae-won (; born 19 March 1981) is a South Korean actor. He first rose to fame with his appearances in the 2003 romantic comedy series '' Cats on the Roof''. He is best known for the movies ''My Little Bride'' (2004), ''Sunflower'' (2006), '' ...

and

Uhm Jung-hwa Uhm Jung-hwa (; born August 17, 1969) is a South Korean singer, actress and dancer. Uhm is considered to be one of the most influential women in the Korean entertainment industry, finding success in both music and film. Her legacy and career re ...

. This film is about a cold-hearted mogul who hires a group of art restoration experts to steal a

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dynasty masterpiece.

Plot

A fabled painting from a royal palace is 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 commissions Lee, a restoration artist, to unveil the painting's true form and purpose.

Cast

... Lee Kang-jun *

... Bae Tae-jin * Im Ha-ryong ... Madam Kwon *

Hong Soo-hyun Hong Soo-hyun (; born February 15, 1981) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her roles in '' Dae Jo-yeong'', '' The Princess' Man'', and '' Goodbye Dear Wife''. Career After she debuted as a magazine model in high school, Hong a ...

... Choi Ha-kyeong *

Kim Jung-tae Kim Jung-tae (born Kim Tae-wook on December 13, 1972) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his supporting roles on film and television. Career He made his acting debut in 1999 with the film ''The Uprising'' under his birth name Kim Tae ...

... Jang Seok-jin *

Kim Byeong-ok Kim Byeong-ok (born October 11, 1960) is a South Korean actor. A veteran supporting actor, he is best known for his role as Mr. Han in '' Oldboy''. Career In 2015, he was featured in a controversial Maxim Maxim or Maksim may refer to: En ...

... Officer Kang *

Ma Dong-seok Lee Dong-seok (; born March 1, 1971), better known by the stage names Ma Dong-seok () and Don Lee, is an American actor and film producer based in South Korea. He gained early recognition for his supporting roles in '' Nameless Gangster: Rules ...

... Sang-baek * Oh Jung-se ... Keun-bok *

Ko Chang-seok Ko Chang-seok (born October 13, 1970) is a South Korean actor known primarily for his supporting roles in film and television, notably, ''Rough Cut'' (2008), '' Secret Reunion'' (2010), ''Encounter'' (2018–19), and ''Melo Movie'' (2025). C ...

... Forgery factory president

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* * * * 2009 films South Korean crime thriller films Films directed by Park Hee-gon 2009 crime thriller films 2000s South Korean films {{2000s-SouthKorea-film-stub