Series
The Scandal
“Desire what is forbidden.”
Drama
In Joseon, a secret proposal ignites hidden desires in a gifted noblewoman, a famed lover and an unsuspecting lady caught in their dangerous game.
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Seasons & episodes
1Episode 118 Sept 2026 · 53m · ★ 8.3Lady 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.
2Episode 218 Sept 2026 · 53m · ★ 5.0Lady 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.
3Episode 318 Sept 2026 · 49m · ★ 5.0Cho 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.
4Episode 418 Sept 2026 · 48m · ★ 8.3Cho 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.
5Episode 518 Sept 2026 · 64m · ★ 5.5Lady Cho exploits So-ok's secret feelings for another man. Meanwhile, complicated emotions overwhelm Cho Won as his relationship with Hui-yeon deepens.
6Episode 618 Sept 2026 · 55m · ★ 4.0Lady 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.
7Episode 718 Sept 2026 · 60mCho 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.
8Episode 818 Sept 2026 · 80m · ★ 9.0As 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?
Details
- Created by
- Jung Ji-woo
- First aired
- 18 Sept 2026
- Last aired
- 18 Sept 2026
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- Korean
- Network
- Netflix
- Episodes
- 8
- Votes
- 26 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
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]
Kim Ji-anEun-sil
