“The one who messed up the world, the one who messed up the heart.”
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
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 16 episodes
S1 E1Episode 1
Jan 21, 202469 min
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.
S1 E2Episode 2
Jan 21, 202475 min
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.
S1 E3Episode 3
Jan 27, 202467 min
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.
S1 E4Episode 4
Jan 28, 202478 min
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.
S1 E5Episode 5
Feb 2, 202466 min
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.
S1 E6Episode 6
Feb 3, 202474 min
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.
Starring
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Captivating the King?
- Captivating the King is streaming on Netflix. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How many seasons of Captivating the King are there?
- Captivating the King has 1 season and 16 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of Captivating the King?
- Captivating the King has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on March 3, 2024.
- Who stars in Captivating the King?
- Captivating the King stars Cho Jung-seok, Shin Sae-kyeong, Lee Sin-young, Park Ye-yeong, Cho Seong-ha.
