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The Scandal

The Scandal

Desire what is forbidden.

6.02026 – 20261 SeasonEnded

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

Seasons

Limited Series

Season 1 Episodes

Sep 18, 202653m

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, 202653m

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, 202649m

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, 202648m

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, 202664m

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, 202655m

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, 202660m

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, 202680m

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?

Cast

Son Ye-jinLady Cho

Ji Chang-wookCho Won

NanaAhn Hui-yeon

Han Seon-hwaSo-ok's Mom

Shin Youn-haLee So-ok

Kang Ji-eunLady Jeonggyeong

Kwon Do-kyunChil-seong

Kang Chan-heeKwon In-ho

Kang Myung-sooCommander of the royal guard

Jeong Gi-seopLeft State Councillor

Chae Seo-jinMi-ok

Shin So-hyeonCho Yoon [Young]

Jung Hyeon-junCho Won [Young]