Every once in a while, Korean comedies unveil a firework of creativity and Scandal Makers hits the jackpot with a finesse all its own.

Things couldn't be going better for Nam Hyun Soo (Cha Tae Hyun), a celebrated radio DJ who enjoys continuing success. Living the liberal life of a bachelor in a luxury apartment, he is constantly adored by the women of his choice. In spite of all this, he has one minor flaw in his profile, which is a daughter from an affair back in ninth grade. Now in his 30s, Hyun Soo is barely aware of this troublesome fact. His patience is severely tested after his grown-up daughter finds him and brings along another unsuspected surprise.

Scandal Makers is loaded with situational comedy right from the scene in which Hyun Soo's daughter, Hwang Jung Nam (Park Bo Young), arrives at his doorstep and makes him come face to face with his past and his grandson. The multi-facetted expressions of the leading stars are hilarious and convincing at the same time, as director Kang Hyung Chul unveils an intriguing tale of past wrongdoing and its resulting consequences in a captivating way. As seems to be the rule in many films, Scandal Makers leans a bit more towards the dramatic as it moves along. Yet, this does not take away from the overall amusement, but on the contrary gives a believable account of how Hyun Soo develops from an initial career-driven character full of arrogance and greed to one that stands up for and loves his family. You are also sure to be drawn in by the movie's surprise star, Wang Suk Hyun. Not only is he simply adorable in his role as Hyun Soo's grandson Ki Dong, but also gives a fine example that adults don't rule when it comes to successful cardplay and piano performances.

Underlined by a pleasing soundtrack, Scandal Makers drew 100% of my attention. Ending on a positive note with the Scandal Makers family's cover of the feel-good Katrina and the Waves hit Walking On Sunshine, Scandal Makers offers a lot of little extras worth discovering.