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The Scandal

The Scandal
★ 7.3/10•2026•TV-MA•Drama
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Desire what is forbidden.

In Joseon, a secret proposal ignites hidden desires in a gifted noblewoman, a famed lover and an unsuspecting lady caught in their dangerous game.

Ahn Hye-song · Writer

Jung Ji-woo · Director

Lee Seung-yeong · Writer

StatusEnded
LanguageKO
First Air DateSep 18, 2026

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1E153m

Episode 1

Lady Cho masks her unease when Lord Yoo takes a young concubine for an heir. Later, she writes to her cousin Cho Won with an idea.

Sep 18, 2026

Episode 2 - Episode 2E253m

Episode 2

Lady Cho and Cho Won, the era's most notorious seducer, begin a dangerous game. They set their sights on a virtuous woman who may not bend so easily.

Sep 18, 2026

Episode 3 - Episode 3E349m

Episode 3

Cho Won approaches Hui-yeon directly, stirring her grief and testing her faith. He then provokes Lady Cho with a move that could give him the upper hand.

Sep 18, 2026

Episode 4 - Episode 4E448m

Episode 4

Cho Won once hid his longing for Lady Cho with nights spent with courtesans, yet the void remained. As he pursues Hui-yeon, his facade begins to fade.

Sep 18, 2026

Episode 5 - Episode 5E564m

Episode 5

Lady Cho exploits So-ok's secret feelings for another man. Meanwhile, complicated emotions overwhelm Cho Won as his relationship with Hui-yeon deepens.

Sep 18, 2026

Episode 6 - Episode 6E655m

Episode 6

Lady Cho warns Cho Won that the bet will stain his honor and family name — but he vows to see their dangerous game through as feelings grow.

Sep 18, 2026

Episode 7 - Episode 7E760m

Episode 7

Cho Won and Hui-yeon grow closer as they enjoy a brief respite together away from the public eye — until a royal order threatens their peace.

Sep 18, 2026

Episode 8 - Episode 8E880m

Episode 8

As the scheme spirals out of control, Lady Cho faces a reckoning with Cho Won and Hui-yeon. How far will she go to see her plan through to the end?

Sep 18, 2026

Actors

Son Ye-jin

Son Ye-jin

Lady Cho

Ji Chang-wook

Ji Chang-wook

Cho Won

Nana

Nana

Ahn Hui-yeon

Han Seon-hwa

Han Seon-hwa

So-ok's Mom

Shin Youn-ha

Shin Youn-ha

Lee So-ok

Kang Ji-eun

Kang Ji-eun

Lady Jeonggyeong

Kwon Do-kyun

Kwon Do-kyun

Chil-seong

Kang Chan-hee

Kang Chan-hee

Kwon In-ho

Kang Myung-soo

Kang Myung-soo

Commander of the royal guard

Jeong Gi-seop

Jeong Gi-seop

Left State Councillor

Chae Seo-jin

Chae Seo-jin

Mi-ok

Shin So-hyeon

Shin So-hyeon

Cho Yoon [Young]

Jung Hyeon-jun

Jung Hyeon-jun

Cho Won [Young]

Kim Ji-an

Kim Ji-an

Eun-sil

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