The Scandal · S1E5

Episode 5

September 18, 2026

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 cast

Son Ye-jin

Lady Cho

Ji Chang-wook

Cho Won

Nana

Ahn Hui-yeon

Han Seon-hwa

So-ok's Mom

Shin Youn-ha

Lee So-ok

Kang Ji-eun

Lady Jeonggyeong

Kwon Do-kyun

Chil-seong

Kang Chan-hee

Kwon In-ho

Kang Myung-soo

Commander of the royal guard

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Jeong Gi-seop

Left State Councillor

Chae Seo-jin

Mi-ok

Shin So-hyeon

Cho Yoon [Young]

Jung Hyeon-jun

Cho Won [Young]

Show status

Series ended (no further episodes planned).

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