But for Korean film scholars, queer cinema historians (the film is a subtle study of power and repressed sexuality), and Bae Yong-joon fans in the West, this file was the only way to see the film in watchable quality for nearly a decade. The official streaming versions that eventually appeared were often cropped or used the old DVD master. The fan-created 720p BluRay rip became the de facto archival copy.
The movie is celebrated for its lush production design, intricate period costumes, and cinematography, which are best appreciated in high-definition formats like 720p or 1080p Bae Yong-joon (in his film debut), Jeon Do-yeon Lee Mi-sook Where to Find It Physical Media:
Untold Scandal - Restoration Cut.
While 1080p is often considered the gold standard for high definition, the version of Untold Scandal is highly sought after for several reasons:
called it a "viciously purring comedy of sexual conquest."