Series synopsis
Scandal love, also known as 스캔들러브 is a South Korean drama television series that premiered on iQIYI International on April 8, 2026. It ended on May 7, 2026. It stars Heo So Yoon and Kim Hyeon-soo.
In the highly commercialized idol industry, emotions are often manufactured and sold as part of the brand. Scandal Love follows four women navigating different levels of power within a K-pop girl group system. As they struggle with strict contracts, overwhelming public scrutiny, and their own genuine feelings, each is forced to make impossible choices. The series explores one central question: can real love survive inside relationships that are carefully designed and controlled?
Premise
In the highly commercialized idol industry, emotions are often manufactured and sold as part of the brand. Scandal Love follows four women navigating different levels of power within a K-pop girl group system. As they struggle with strict contracts, overwhelming public scrutiny, and their own genuine feelings, each is forced to make impossible choices. The series explores one central question: can real love survive inside relationships that are carefully designed and controlled?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Heo So Yoon as Kang Ye-bin
- Kim Hyeon-soo as Jeong Ji-eun
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | April 8, 2026 | May 7, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | April 8, 2026 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | April 9, 2026 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | April 15, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | iQIYI International |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 8, 2026 |
| Last aired | May 7, 2026 |
| Status | ended |