Sungkyunkwan Scandal is a time capsule. It represents a moment when K-dramas were taking risks with fusion genres. The chemistry between the four leads is unmatched. The dialogue is witty. The political intrigue is engaging without being overwhelming. And the gender-bender trope has never been done better, not in Coffee Prince (modern) nor in The King’s Affection (recent).
Upon its release, "Sungkyunkwan Scandal" was met with very positive reviews and achieved moderate success in the ratings. Despite a somewhat slow start (its first episode garnered a 6.3% viewership share), the drama steadily gained a dedicated following and eventually peaked with ratings in the low teens, a respectable feat considering its competition at the time. sungkyunkwan scandal kissasian