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Captivating the King
Amid a royal and political power struggle, a king entangles with an intriguing woman — whose hidden desire for revenge transforms into unintended love.
- Created by:
- Cho Nam-guk, Kim Seon-deok
- Cast:
- Cho Jung-seok, Shin Sae-kyeong, Lee Sin-young, Park Ye-yeong
- Language:
- Korean
- Country:
- South Korea
- Network:
- tvN
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Season 1
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E01
Episode 1
★ 8.0Episode 1
2024-01-21 · 69mAfter 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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E02
Episode 2
★ 8.0Episode 2
2024-01-21 · 75mAfter 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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E03
Episode 3
★ 9.0Episode 3
2024-01-27 · 67mKim 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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E04
Episode 4
★ 9.0Episode 4
2024-01-28 · 78mAfter 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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E05
Episode 5
★ 9.0Episode 5
2024-02-02 · 66mYi 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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E06
Episode 6
★ 9.0Episode 6
2024-02-03 · 74mHee-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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E07
Episode 7
★ 9.0Episode 7
2024-02-08 · 66mYi 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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E08
Episode 8
★ 10.0Episode 8
2024-02-09 · 71mAfter 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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E09
Episode 9
★ 8.0Episode 9
2024-02-10 · 68mAfter 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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E10
Episode 10
★ 9.0Episode 10
2024-02-10 · 73mThe 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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E11
Episode 11
★ 9.0Episode 11
2024-02-17 · 72mAs 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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E12
Episode 12
★ 9.0Episode 12
2024-02-18 · 77mAfter 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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E13
Episode 13
★ 9.0Episode 13
2024-02-24 · 72mA 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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E14
Episode 14
★ 9.0Episode 14
2024-02-25 · 74mIn 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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E15
Episode 15
Episode 15
2024-03-02 · 77mAfter 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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E16
Episode 16
Episode 16
2024-03-03 · 73mDespite 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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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
Kim Jong-bae
Choi Dae-hoon
Yi Seon
Lee Gyu-hoe
Park Jong-hwan
Jeong Seok-yong
Se Dong
Na Hyun-woo
Chu Dal-ha
Yang Kyung-won
Yoo Hyun-bo