K-Dramas Like The Scandal
Loved The Scandal (2026), Netflix, and want more with the same feel? It is known for extreme sexual content, full nudity and prolonged nudity. Here are 10 Korean dramas that come closest, ranked from the best match down.
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My Dearest
연인
In the 1600s, as the Qing army sweeps into Joseon, a bold and slightly spoiled noblewoman named Yoo Gil-chae lives a sheltered life in her hometown.
Same feel: Historical Fiction, Joseon Dynasty, Melodrama, Historical
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Bon Appétit, Your Majesty
폭군의 셰프
The story follows Chef Yeon Ji Yeong, a talented French-trained chef at the top of her career, who is suddenly pulled from the modern world and dropped into the royal palace of…
Same feel: Historical Fiction, Joseon Dynasty, Drama
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Spooky in Love
오싹한 연애
A dark occult romance about a hotel heiress haunted by ghosts and a passionate prosecutor determined to uncover the truth behind unsolved deaths. Cheon Yeo Ri is the elegant…
Same feel: Mdl Remake, Romance
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Family By Choice
조립식 가족
Kim San Ha, Yun Ju Won, and Kang Hae Jun grow up under one unconventional household, bound together not by blood but by love and shared experience.
Same feel: Mdl Remake, Drama, Romance
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To My Beloved Thief
은애하는 도적님아
A romantic comedy set in the Joseon era about a woman who becomes a thief by accident and a royal officer who chases her, only for their souls to switch.
Same feel: Historical Fiction, Historical, Romance
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Chief Detective 1958
수사반장 1958
A retired detective once famous as the Columbo of Korea remembers his early years in the 1950s, when he first arrived at a Seoul police station.
Same feel: Historical Fiction, Drama
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The Tale of Lady Ok
옥씨부인전
In Joseon, Ok Tae Yeong is a resourceful woman who is loved by everyone around her, but she carries a huge secret: her name, her marriage and even her status are all borrowed.
Same feel: Joseon Dynasty, Historical, Drama, Romance
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Snowdrop
설강화
In 1987, a wounded man leaps into the dormitory of a women's university in Seoul, and a student named Yeong Ro finds him and hides him.
Same feel: Historical Fiction, Melodrama, Drama, Romance
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My Country: The New Age
나의 나라
During the change from Goryeo to Joseon, two friends become enemies because they disagree on what "my country" means.
Same feel: Joseon Dynasty, Historical, Drama, Romance
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Knight Flower
밤에 피는 꽃
By day, Yeo Hwa is a widow who has spent fifteen years devoted to her late husband's memory in a very proper noble family.
Same feel: Joseon Dynasty, Historical, Drama
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About The Scandal
In Joseon-era Korea, the composed noblewoman Lady Cho and the notoriously reckless aristocrat Cho Won strike a wicked bargain: they'll toy with the hearts around them purely for… See the full page, cast and where to watch →
Questions about dramas like The Scandal
What are the best dramas like The Scandal?
Our top picks are My Dearest, Bon Appétit, Your Majesty, Spooky in Love, followed by Family By Choice. Each one shares parts of its feel, such as extreme sexual content, full nudity and prolonged nudity, and links to a page with the story, cast and where to watch.
Where can I watch The Scandal?
The Scandal is listed on Netflix. Availability can differ by country, so check the service in your region.
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