Sungkyunkwan Scandal (2010) is widely considered a "classic" gender-bender historical drama (sageuk) that launched the careers of several Korean superstars. While originally hosted on platforms like
: The drama is based on the bestselling novel The Lives of Sungkyunkwan Confucian Scholars by Jung Eun-gwol. This provides a rich, well-paced narrative that balances political stakes with personal drama.
9.5/10 – A classic that defined a generation of fusion sageuks.