Sungkyunkwan Scandal
2010 1 season · 20 ep live_tv Scripted South Korea

Sungkyunkwan Scandal

성균관 스캔들

Synopsis

성균관 스캔들

Kim Yun Hee is a smart, responsible young woman with an independent drive. Since her father passed away she has worked to support her family, but also managed to do well in her studies. When her younger brother's illness worsens and their family is in danger of being evicted from their house for lack of money. In her desperation to support him, Kim Yoon Hee decides to take the men's only national exam under her younger brother's name and disguises herself as a boy. On the day of the exam, Kim Yun Hee meets Lee Seon Joon and becomes friends. Lee Seon Joon comes from a privileged background and also possesses good looks. He is also arrogant. They both pass the national exam and she has to share a room together with him at Sungkyunkwan University, while hiding her true nature. There, she becomes friends with the playboy Goo Yong Ha and rebellious Moon Jae Shin.

The 2009–2011 South Korea Window

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The 2010s South Korea Landscape

Catalog density by release year in the 2010s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Sungkyunkwan Scandal premiered. 719 total titles in this decade from South Korea.

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Broadcast Timeline

First Air Date
August 30, 2010
Last Air Date
November 2, 2010
Broadcast Span
2 months
Total Episodes
20 across 1 season
Total Runtime
≈ 22 hours

Reception Benchmarks

7.4
TMDB Rating
25
Audience Reviews
Highly Rated
Critical Tier

Ranked #418 of 1,397 South Korea seriess indexed here (70th percentile by TMDB audience score).

Rating is +0.5 points above the South Korea average of 6.9/10.

Among South Korea Comedy productions specifically: #124 of 427 (top 29%).

Production Details

Primary Country South Korea
Original Language Korean
Production Companies CJeS Studios, Raemongraein
Series Type Scripted
Seasons / Episodes 1 / 20
Release Date August 30, 2010
Official Site www.kbs.co.kr

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Questions Answered

When did Sungkyunkwan Scandal end?

Sungkyunkwan Scandal finished its run with its final episode airing on November 2, 2010.

Where did Sungkyunkwan Scandal air?

Sungkyunkwan Scandal aired on KBS2, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.