South Korea 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.
Also On KBS2
Other series that aired on KBS2.
Other Titles From CJeS Studios
Comedy + Drama in South Korea
214 South Korea titles in our catalog blend the Comedy and Drama genres. Below: the top-rated of them (excluding Sungkyunkwan Scandal itself).
The 2009–2011 South Korea Window
Sungkyunkwan Scandal holds position #30 of 137 South Korea seriess in the 2009–2011 window, below highlighted by audience rating.
The 2010s South Korea Landscape
Catalog density by release year across the 2010s in South Korea, 719 titles in total. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Sungkyunkwan Scandal premiered alongside 53 others.
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 53 other South Korea seriess in 2010.
The 412th South Korea title from South Korea we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1955).
Our South Korea catalog contains 1,397 titles in total (466 seriess).
Audience Engagement
25 audience reviews — more than 51% of South Korea seriess in our index.
Popularity (87th percentile) outruns review volume (51th) — a trending, discussed title among South Korea seriess.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
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 |
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.