Captivating the King
“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.
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Seasons
1.Episode 1
8.021-01-202469mAfter a Qing-mandated exile, Grand Prince Jinhan returns to a hostile palace. He later encounters an intriguing baduk player who proves to be elusive.
2.Episode 2
8.021-01-202475mAfter 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.
3.Episode 3
9.027-01-202467mKim 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.
4.Episode 4
9.028-01-202478mAfter 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.
5.Episode 5
9.002-02-202466mYi 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.
6.Episode 6
9.003-02-202474mHee-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.
7.Episode 7
9.008-02-202466mYi 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.
8.Episode 8
10.009-02-202471mAfter 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.
9.Episode 9
8.010-02-202468m
10.Episode 10
9.010-02-202473m
11.Episode 11
9.017-02-202472m
12.Episode 12
9.018-02-202477m
13.Episode 13
9.024-02-202472m
14.Episode 14
9.025-02-202474m
15.Episode 15
02-03-202477m
16.Episode 16
03-03-202473m
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