Forbidden desire meets Joseon-era intrigue — Netflix’s most anticipated K-drama of the year is almost here, and it’s bringing a stacked cast to pull it off. If you’ve been waiting for The Scandal, the countdown is finally over.
When does it drop? The Scandal premieres globally on Netflix on September 18, 2026, and unlike weekly-release dramas, all 8 episodes land at once, so you can binge the entire thing in one sitting.
This isn’t just another period romance. Directed by Jung Ji-woo, the series reimagines Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’ 1782 novel Les Liaisons dangereuses through a Korean historical lens, and doubles as a television adaptation of the 2003 Korean film Untold Scandal, which originally starred Bae Yong-joon, Jeon Do-yeon, and Lee Mi-sook.
The Scandal: Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Release Date | September 18, 2026 |
| Platform | Netflix (worldwide) |
| Episodes | 8 (full-season drop) |
| Lead Cast | Son Ye-jin, Ji Chang-wook, Nana |
| Director | Jung Ji-woo |
| Based On | Untold Scandal (2003 film) |
| Genre | Period romance, psychological drama |
The story centers on < cite index=”25-1″>a dangerous wager involving seduction, manipulation, and forbidden emotions, as three people get caught between social expectations and personal desire</cite>. In the trailer, < cite index=”25-1″>Lady Cho proposes the challenge, Jo-won accepts with confidence, and Hui-yeon remains unaware of the danger closing in around her</cite> — a setup that promises plenty of fallout by the finale.
Interestingly, < cite index=”29-1″>Netflix timed the release around the Chuseok holiday, Korea’s harvest festival, which falls on September 25 this year</cite>.
For deeper background on the series and its literary roots, Wikipedia’s page on The Scandal covers the full production details and cast.
And for more K-drama premiere dates and Netflix release trackers, TechnoSports’ entertainment hub keeps everything organized in one place so you never miss a drop.
With a cast this strong and a scandal this juicy, September 18 can’t come soon enough.
