S01E011:09:551. Episode 1After a Qing-mandated exile, Grand Prince Jinhan returns to a hostile palace. He later encounters an intriguing baduk player who proves to be elusive.Episodes — Season 1
Season pageS01E011:09:551. Episode 1After a Qing-mandated exile, Grand Prince Jinhan returns to a hostile palace. He later encounters an intriguing baduk player who proves to be elusive.
S01E021:15:092. Episode 2After 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.
S01E031:07:153. Episode 3Kim 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.
S01E041:18:524. Episode 4After 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.
S01E051:06:265. Episode 5Yi 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.
S01E061:14:286. Episode 6Hee-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.
S01E071:06:467. Episode 7Yi 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.
S01E081:11:478. Episode 8After 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.
S01E091:08:339. Episode 9After 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.
S01E101:13:5010. Episode 10The 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.
S01E111:12:2411. Episode 11As Jong-hwan gets close to catching the faux-princess, Hee-soo puts her faith in Yi In — struggling with her growing feelings for him.
S01E121:17:3012. Episode 12After 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.
S01E131:12:1213. Episode 13A 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.
S01E141:14:5114. Episode 14In 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.
S01E151:17:0115. Episode 15After 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.
S01E161:13:1916. Episode 16Despite Yi In’s opposition, Hee-soo embarks on a dangerous journey to visit her father. But as months pass, their reunion remains uncertain.Where to stream Captivating the King
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Captivating the King synopsis
Amid a royal and political power struggle, a king entangles with an intriguing woman — whose hidden desire for revenge transforms into unintended love.
Captivating the King cast
Cho Jung-seokLee In · 16 ep.
Shin Sae-kyeongKang Hee-Soo · 16 ep.
Lee Sin-youngKim Myeong-ha · 16 ep.
Park Ye-yeongDong Sang-gung · 16 ep.
Cho Seong-haKim Jong-bae · 16 ep.
Choi Dae-hoonYi Seon · 16 ep.
Lee Gyu-hoePark Jong-hwan · 16 ep.
Jeong Seok-yongSe Dong · 16 ep.
Na Hyun-wooChu Dal-ha · 16 ep.
Yang Kyung-wonYoo Hyun-bo · 16 ep.
Jang Young-namRoyal Queen Dowager Park · 16 ep.
Kang Hong-sukJoo Sang-Hwa · 16 ep.
Son Hyun-jooKang Hang Soon · 16 ep.
Jeon Su-jiCourt Lady Han · 16 ep.
An Si-haQueen Kim · 16 ep.
Kim Bo-yoonBun-Young · 16 ep.Captivating the King trailer
About the series Captivating the King
Captivating the King is a series (drama and war & politics) created by Cho Nam-guk and Kim Seon-deok, airing on tvN since 2024. It has 1 season and 16 episodes of about 70 minutes each. The series ended on March 3, 2024. Cast members include Cho Jung-seok, Shin Sae-kyeong and Lee Sin-young. It is rated 7.7/10 by 36 TMDB users.
Frequently asked questions about Captivating the King
Where to watch Captivating the King online?
In the United States, Captivating the King is available with a subscription on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads (source: JustWatch via TMDB, offers subject to change). Each episode has its own page with this information.
How many seasons of Captivating the King are there?
Captivating the King has 1 season for a total of 16 episodes.
Has Captivating the King ended?
Yes, the series has ended: the last episode aired on March 3, 2024.
Who stars in Captivating the King?
The lead actors are 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).
