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Captivating the King

Captivating the King

The one who messed up the world, the one who messed up the heart.

TV-PG2024•1h 10m•7.9/10
DramaWar & PoliticsMystery

Ratings

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7.9/10(29)

Amid a royal and political power struggle, a king entangles with an intriguing woman — whose hidden desire for revenge transforms into unintended love.

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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

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Episode 1
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.
Episode 2
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.
Episode 3
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.
Episode 4
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.
Episode 5
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.
Episode 6
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.
Episode 7
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.
Episode 8
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.
Episode 9
E9
Episode 9
Air date: 2024-02-10
Episode 10
E10
Episode 10
Air date: 2024-02-10
Episode 11
E11
Episode 11
Air date: 2024-02-17
Episode 12
E12
Episode 12
Air date: 2024-02-18
Episode 13
E13
Episode 13
Air date: 2024-02-24
Episode 14
E14
Episode 14
Air date: 2024-02-25
Episode 15
E15
Episode 15
Air date: 2024-03-02
Episode 16
E16
Episode 16
Air date: 2024-03-03

Cast

Cho Jung-seok

Cho Jung-seok

Lee In

Shin Sae-kyeong

Shin Sae-kyeong

Kang Hee-Soo

Lee Sin-young

Lee Sin-young

Kim Myeong-ha

Park Ye-yeong

Park Ye-yeong

Dong Sang-gung

Cho Seong-ha

Cho Seong-ha

Choi Dae-hoon

Choi Dae-hoon

Lee Gyu-hoe

Lee Gyu-hoe

Jeong Seok-yong

Jeong Seok-yong

Na Hyun-woo

Na Hyun-woo

Chu Dal-ha

Yang Kyung-won

Yang Kyung-won

Yoo Hyun-bo

Jang Young-nam

Jang Young-nam

Royal Queen Dowager Park

Kang Hong-suk

Kang Hong-suk

Joo Sang-Hwa

Son Hyun-joo

Son Hyun-joo

Kang Hang Soon

Jeon Su-ji

Jeon Su-ji

Court Lady Han

An Si-ha

An Si-ha

Queen Kim

Kim Bo-yoon

Kim Bo-yoon

Bun-Young

Uhm Hyo-seop

Uhm Hyo-seop

Oh Wook-Hwan

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