en.malanginspirasi.com – South Korean actress Nana (real name Lim Jin-a) has issued a heartfelt apology after facing backlash over her appearance in the Netflix series The Scandal. The Joseon-era drama, starring Son Ye-jin and Ji Chang-wook, premiered on September 18, 2026.
Nana plays Hui-yeon (also referred to as Hee-yeon), a young widow who has lived a life of chastity after losing her husband before their wedding.
However, some viewers criticized her noticeably full lips—widely attributed to lip fillers—for looking too modern and breaking immersion in the historical setting.
Many described her look as an ‘Phone face’ or overly contemporary for a chaste Joseon-era widow.
On September 22, 2026, Nana addressed the criticism directly on the fan communication platform Bubble.
She wrote: “If my lips made viewers uncomfortable, then that was my fault. I think it was a personal choice that wasn’t the right one for me as an actor.”
She also expressed concern for her fans.
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“I imagine that my fans, who love me, must feel hurt seeing the harsh criticism directed at me, so I’m even more sorry. From now on, I’ll do my best so that we can hear more positive things together.”
The Scandal is an eight-episode reimagining of the 18th-century French novel Dangerous Liaisons, previously adapted into the 2003 Korean film Untold Scandal.
The series follows a dangerous game of seduction involving Lady Cho (Son Ye-jin), the notorious playboy Cho Won (Ji Chang-wook), and the unwitting Hui-yeon caught in their wager.
Netizen Reactions on X (Twitter)
Opinions on X remain mixed. Some fans defended Nana and called the scrutiny unfair, while others stood by the criticism that her appearance disrupted the period atmosphere.
“The concept of someone with visible lip fillers and carved brows in joseon era…oh nana why..it looks very unnatural #TheScandal”
Supportive comments praised her honesty: “Still, it’s nice to see because she admitted to it honestly”
Some questioned the casting.
“It’s the fault of the director who cast Nana in Jeon Do-yeon’s role… What on earth were they thinking?”
Meanwhile, tthers highlighted her performance.
“Despite criticism of Nana’s modern features and lip fillers, she was phenomenal as Heeyeon. She captured the innocence, restraint and quiet desperation…”
Meanwhile, The Scandal continues to draw global attention thanks to the strong chemistry among its lead cast.
