The Scandal
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.
Episodes
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Trailers & More
About The Scandal
- Creators
- Jung Ji-woo
- Cast
- Son Ye-jin, Ji Chang-wook, Nana, Han Seon-hwa, Shin Youn-ha, Kang Ji-eun
- Genres
- Drama
- Content rating
- TV-MA
- Original language
- Korean
- Production countries
- South Korea
- Status
- Ended
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