Captivating the King (2024)
Synopsis
Amid a royal and political power struggle, a king entangles with an intriguing woman — whose hidden desire for revenge transforms into unintended love.
First Air Date: 2024-01-21
Last Air Date: 2024-03-03
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 16
Created By: Cho Nam-guk, Kim Seon-deok
Networks: tvN
Top Cast
- Cho Jung-seok as Lee In
- Shin Sae-kyeong as Kang Hee-Soo
- Lee Sin-young as Kim Myeong-ha
- Park Ye-yeong as Dong Sang-gung
- Cho Seong-ha as N/A
- Choi Dae-hoon as N/A
- Lee Gyu-hoe as N/A
- Jeong Seok-yong as N/A
- Na Hyun-woo as Chu Dal-ha
- Yang Kyung-won as Yoo Hyun-bo
Seasons
Season 1 (2024)
No overview available for this season.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Episode 1
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.
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Ep. 2: Episode 2
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.
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Ep. 3: Episode 3
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.
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Ep. 4: Episode 4
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.
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Ep. 5: Episode 5
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.
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Ep. 6: Episode 6
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.
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Ep. 7: Episode 7
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.
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Ep. 8: Episode 8
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.
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Ep. 9: Episode 9
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.
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Ep. 10: Episode 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.
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Ep. 11: Episode 11
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.
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Ep. 12: Episode 12
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.
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Ep. 13: Episode 13
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.
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Ep. 14: Episode 14
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.
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Ep. 15: Episode 15
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.
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Ep. 16: Episode 16
Despite Yi In’s opposition, Hee-soo embarks on a dangerous journey to visit her father. But as months pass, their reunion remains uncertain.
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