Captivating the King
The one who messed up the world, the one who messed up the heart.
TV-PG2024•1h 10m•7.6/10
DramaWar & PoliticsMystery
Ratings
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7.6/10(33)
Amid a royal and political power struggle, a king entangles with an intriguing woman — whose hidden desire for revenge transforms into unintended love.
Production
Studio Dragon, CJeS Studios
Language
KO
Status
Ended
First Aired
January 21, 2024
Last Aired
March 3, 2024
Networks
tvN
Created By
Cho Nam-guk, Kim Seon-deok
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2024-01-21
After a Qing-mandated exile, Grand Prince Jinhan returns to a hostile palace. He later encounters an intriguing baduk player who proves to be elusive.
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2024-01-21
After facing Yi In in a game of baduk, Kang Hee-soo develops feelings for him. Meanwhile, Yi Seon grows increasingly ill, creating a succession crisis.
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2024-01-27
Kim Myung-ha urges Hee-soo to stop her ruse. When a royal crisis arises, Kang Hang-soon performs a selfless act — but Kim Jong-bae schemes against Yi In.
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2024-01-28
After a confrontation with Yi Seon, Yi In ascends to the throne — but not without opposition. In the process, he cruelly turns a blind eye to Hee-soo.
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2024-02-02
Yi In summons Myung-ha to the palace and appoints him to a special role. To get the attention of the king, Hee-soo takes part in the baduk examination.
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2024-02-03
Hee-soo receives a stern warning from Yi In upon becoming his official baduk companion, later becoming entangled in a political ploy by the queen dowager.
E7
Episode 7
Air date: 2024-02-08
Yi In begins to suspect a suspicious relationship between Myung-ha and Hee-soo. Later, Hee-soo joins the Grand Prince on a royal trip with the King.
E8
Episode 8
Air date: 2024-02-09
After rumors of Yi In's affection toward Hee-soo spread like wildfire, the palace arranges a royal night of intimacy for him — despite true feelings.
E9
Episode 9
Air date: 2024-02-10
After a night of intimacy, Yi In and Hee-soo navigate their complicated feelings. In an attempt to oust Hee-soo, Park Jong-hwan wages a bet with Yi In.
E10
Episode 10
Air date: 2024-02-10
The Qing makes a contentious demand, and Yi In's decision in the matter forces Hee-soo to carry out her own plan — but last-minute complications arise.
E11
Episode 11
Air date: 2024-02-17
As Jong-hwan gets close to catching the faux-princess, Hee-soo puts her faith in Yi In — struggling with her growing feelings for him.
E12
Episode 12
Air date: 2024-02-18
After lightning ignites a fire, Yi In sees it as a sign from above. As Queen Oh's health falters, Hee-soo strives to protect the Grand Prince's fate.
E13
Episode 13
Air date: 2024-02-24
A last-minute change of heart gravely injures Hee-soo — prompting questions around her gender. Later, Yi In reveals the fate of her father to her.
E14
Episode 14
Air date: 2024-02-25
In a vulnerable moment, Yi In shares the secret of his ascension with Hee-soo. Jong-hwan plans a counterattack for Yi In's investigation of past events.
E15
Episode 15
Air date: 2024-03-02
After Senior Court Lady Dong's tragedy, Yi In aims to punish the one responsible. Queen Dowager Park finally learns the truth about Hee-soo's gender.
E16
Episode 16
Air date: 2024-03-03
Despite Yi In’s opposition, Hee-soo embarks on a dangerous journey to visit her father. But as months pass, their reunion remains uncertain.
Cast
Cho Jung-seok
Lee In
Shin Sae-kyeong
Kang Hee-Soo
Lee Sin-young
Kim Myeong-ha
Park Ye-yeong
Dong Sang-gung
Cho Seong-ha
Choi Dae-hoon
Lee Gyu-hoe
Jeong Seok-yong
Na Hyun-woo
Chu Dal-ha
Yang Kyung-won
Yoo Hyun-bo
Jang Young-nam
Royal Queen Dowager Park
Kang Hong-suk
Joo Sang-Hwa
Son Hyun-joo
Kang Hang Soon
Jeon Su-ji
Court Lady Han
An Si-ha
Queen Kim
Kim Bo-yoon
Bun-Young
Uhm Hyo-seop
Oh Wook-Hwan
Kim Seo-ha
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