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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The Red Sleeve
옷소매 붉은 끝동
In eighteenth-century Joseon, Crown Prince Yi San is a perfectionist haunted by the death of his father and surrounded by court politics.
Same feel: Joseon Dynasty, Melodrama, Historical, Drama
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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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Mr. Queen
철인왕후
After a serious accident, a modern-day chef named Jang Bong-hwan wakes up in the body of Queen Kim So-yong, in the Joseon court of the past.
Same feel: Joseon Dynasty, Historical, Romance
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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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Kingdom
킹덤
When rumors spread that the Joseon king has died of smallpox, a powerful clan seizes control and declares the crown prince a traitor.
Same feel: Joseon Dynasty, Historical
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Alchemy of Souls
환혼
Set in the fictional country of Daeho, the story follows young mages whose lives are twisted by a forbidden spell called the alchemy of souls, which allows souls to switch bodies.
Same feel: Historical Fiction, Historical, Romance
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A Love Other Than Yours
너 말고 다른 연애
Ten years into their relationship, Namgoong Ho and Lee Mi-do have built a life together — until feelings neither of them expected start pulling at the seams.
Same feel: Melodrama, Drama, Romance
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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, The Red Sleeve, followed by To My Beloved Thief. 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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