LayarHijau – Ji Chang Wook and Nana’s bold scene in the Korean drama The Scandal continues to draw intense discussion among Chinese netizens. While the two actors were widely praised two days earlier for their courage and commitment to the scene, the conversation took a more controversial turn on Weibo on Sunday (September 20, 2026).
One of the discussions gaining attention appeared under the hashtag #池昌旭脱粉, which can be translated as “stopping being a Ji Chang Wook fan.” The hashtag has been used by netizens to discuss the possibility that some of the actor’s fans were disappointed after seeing his scene with Nana and chose to leave his fandom.
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However, there is currently no data showing how many Ji Chang Wook fans have actually stopped following him. There is also no specific data identifying the accounts allegedly involved or showing how many followers he may have lost as a result. Therefore, claims about fans leaving his fandom remain a topic of discussion on social media rather than measurable evidence of a change in Ji Chang Wook’s fan base.
Some netizens have also compared Ji Chang Wook’s physical appearance in The Scandal with how he looked several years ago. Some said they felt the actor’s physique did not look as good as it did in the past after seeing him in the scene. Such comments are subjective opinions from Weibo users and do not represent an official assessment of the actor’s appearance or condition.
Ji Chang Wook’s Image Also Becomes Part of the Debate
Some Chinese netizens have connected the controversy to the image Ji Chang Wook has built through a number of romantic and relatively wholesome roles over the years.
One character mentioned again in the discussion is Chang An from the Chinese drama Whirlwind Girl 2. Ji Chang Wook played Chang An, a coach who trained Qi Baicao and eventually developed a romantic relationship with her.
Some longtime fans have therefore compared characters such as Chang An with Cho Won, Ji Chang Wook’s character in The Scandal. For some netizens, the shift from characters they associate with a romantic and warm image to a role involving mature scenes represents a significant change from the image they have long associated with the actor.
New Body Double Theory Emerges
Amid the discussion surrounding the “stopping being a Ji Chang Wook fan” hashtag, a new theory has also emerged about how the scene was filmed.
Chinese netizens had previously discussed a theory that Ji Chang Wook and Nana may have worn special skin-colored garments during the scene. That discussion became one of the topics surrounding the scene after The Scandal was released on September 18, although there has been no official statement from the Korean production confirming the theory.
Now, within the latest discussion surrounding Ji Chang Wook, some netizens have developed a different theory, suggesting that body doubles may have been used for certain parts of the scene.
The theory emerged after some Weibo users examined several camera angles that they believed created visible distortion in the actors’ bodies. They speculated that the effect could have been related to the use of body doubles or other production techniques.
Some netizens also claimed to have found a body double credit for Nana in The Scandal’s end credits. This led to speculation that a body double may have been used for certain portions of her scene.
The debate intensified because some users said they could not find a similar credit for Ji Chang Wook. They subsequently questioned whether there was any basis for the theory that a body double had also been used for the actor.
As a result, two separate questions are now being debated: the claim that Nana had a body double based on viewers’ interpretation of the credits, and the speculation that Ji Chang Wook may also have used a body double based on observations of the finished scene.
A review of Korean and international coverage has not found an official statement from director Jung Ji-woo, Ji Chang Wook, Nana, Netflix, or the production team confirming that either actor used a body double for the scene.
For now, therefore, the body double theory remains speculation among social media users and cannot be treated as confirmed information about the production of The Scandal.
Meanwhile, other claims that previously circulated among Chinese netizens, including the claim that the two actors have been close friends for more than 10 years, have also not been specifically supported by Korean sources. Those issues were part of the broader discussion surrounding the scene earlier, rather than newly confirmed developments in the latest controversy.
Why Has the Scene Triggered Such a Strong Reaction?
The scale of the reaction may also be connected to Ji Chang Wook and Nana’s status as established stars with large fan bases.
Some Chinese netizens have questioned why two actors who already have considerable popularity would take part in a scene that could potentially generate controversy. Some argued that neither actor needed this kind of material simply to attract additional attention.
At the same time, that view needs to be considered in the context of both actors’ previous work. The Scandal is not the first time Ji Chang Wook or Nana has taken on mature material or performed a bold scene.
Ji Chang Wook Has Done Bold Scenes Before
Before The Scandal, Ji Chang Wook had already appeared in at least two projects featuring scenes with strong sexual content.
In The Worst of Evil (2023), Ji Chang Wook played Park Jun Mo, an undercover police officer infiltrating a criminal organization. His character became involved in an intimate scene with Lee Hae Ryeon, played by BIBI, as part of the circumstances surrounding his undercover operation. The scene became one of the drama’s widely discussed moments.
A year later, Ji Chang Wook appeared in Queen Woo (2024) as King Go Nam-mu. The drama contained several strong sexual scenes, with some scenes edited in versions released under different ratings.
Therefore, The Scandal is not Ji Chang Wook’s first experience with mature material or a character involved in intimate scenes.
Nana Has Done Bold Scenes Before, Too
The same applies to Nana.
In the Netflix series Mask Girl (2023), Nana played Kim Mo-mi after the character underwent plastic surgery. One of the most widely discussed scenes showed the character without clothing, filmed from behind.
The scene later received an explanation from director Kim Yong-hoon. In an interview following the release of Mask Girl, the director said Nana performed the scene herself rather than using a body double.
Nana also appeared in the ENA drama Climax in 2026. In the series, her character Hwang Jung-won has a same-sex relationship with Chu Sang-ah, played by Ha Ji-won. The two characters share a same-sex kiss that later develops into an intimate scene.
Ha Ji-won also discussed working with Nana on the scene and said Nana helped make her co-star feel comfortable during filming.
Therefore, The Scandal is not Nana’s first experience taking on challenging material involving bold scenes.
What Makes The Scandal Different?
Although both actors have previous experience with mature material, The Scandal presents a different situation because Ji Chang Wook and Nana perform the scene together.
For Ji Chang Wook, the scene comes after his appearances in The Worst of Evil and Queen Woo. For Nana, The Scandal follows Mask Girl and Climax, both of which also explored more provocative sides of her characters.
For Nana in particular, The Scandal features a higher level of physical exposure than some of her previous bold scenes. In earlier works, including Mask Girl, the scene was filmed from a different context and angle. This time, the camera captures Nana’s body from more angles, making the scene notably different for viewers.
The latest controversy on Weibo, therefore, is not happening because The Scandal represents the first time either actor has taken on a bold scene. Rather, the attention has grown because two highly popular stars appear together in a scene with a higher level of physical exposure, while some fans have connected it to the images they have long associated with the actors.
Amid the debate, claims about fans leaving the fandom and theories about body doubles have become the latest points of discussion. However, there is still no data demonstrating a specific wave of unfollowing and no official confirmation regarding the use of body doubles. For now, both remain part of the ongoing debate among Chinese netizens following the renewed attention surrounding Ji Chang Wook and Nana’s scene in The Scandal.
