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The Scandal.

Desire what is forbidden.

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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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Created by Jung Ji-woo

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Limited Series.

Episode 1

2026-09-18 · 53m7.3

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

2026-09-18 · 53m5.0

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

2026-09-18 · 49m7.5

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

2026-09-18 · 48m8.3

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

2026-09-18 · 1h 4m5.5

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

2026-09-18 · 55m4.0

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

2026-09-18 · 1h 0m

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

2026-09-18 · 1h 20m9.0

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-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

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