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Captivating the King
"The one who messed up the world, the one who messed up the heart."
Overview
Amid a royal and political power struggle, a king entangles with an intriguing woman — whose hidden desire for revenge transforms into unintended love.
Status
Ended
Created By
Cho Nam-guk, Kim Seon-deok
Network
tvN
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Episodes
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Episode 9
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Episode 10
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Episode 11
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Episode 12
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Episode 13
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Episode 14
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Episode 15
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Episode 16
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Top 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
