The Scandal (Season 1) (2026)
“Desire what is forbidden.”
6.3/10
11 audience ratings
Series2026Korean
Our verdict
Decent one-time watch
Mixed-to-positive reactions; enjoyable if the genre is your thing.
Based on the TMDB audience score from 11 ratings.
Series review: The Scandal (Season 1)
The Scandal is a series from 2026. It is catalogued under Drama. Its listed tagline is “Desire what is forbidden.”
Story
In Joseon, a secret proposal ignites hidden desires in a gifted noblewoman, a famed lover and an unsuspecting lady caught in their dangerous game.
Audience reaction
TMDB records an audience rating of 6.3/10 based on 11 votes.
Production
Release date: September 18, 2026 · Original language: Korean
Official trailer
Cast
Son Ye-jin
Ji Chang-wook
Nana
Han Seon-hwa
Shin Youn-ha
Kang Ji-eun
Kwon Do-kyun
Kang Chan-hee
Kang Myung-soo
Jeong Gi-seop
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