Captivating the King

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

7.9

2024

1 Season

Ended

DramaMysteryWar & Politics

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Overview

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

Creator

Cho Nam-guk

Network

tvN

Episodes

Episode Runtime

70 min

Seasons & Episodes

E18.01h 9m

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.

Jan 21, 2024

E28.01h 15m

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.

Jan 21, 2024

E39.01h 7m

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.

Jan 27, 2024

E49.01h 18m

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.

Jan 28, 2024

E59.01h 6m

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.

Feb 2, 2024

E69.01h 14m

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.

Feb 3, 2024