Cho Jung-seok
Lee In
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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.
Created by Cho Nam-guk, Kim Seon-deok
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Season 1.
01Episode 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.
02Episode 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.
03Episode 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.
04Episode 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.
05Episode 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.
06Episode 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.
07Episode 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.
08Episode 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.
09Episode 9
After 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.
10Episode 10
The 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.
11Episode 11
As Jong-hwan gets close to catching the faux-princess, Hee-soo puts her faith in Yi In — struggling with her growing feelings for him.
12Episode 12
After 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.
13Episode 13
A 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.
14Episode 14
In 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.
15Episode 15
After 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.
16Episode 16
Despite Yi In’s opposition, Hee-soo embarks on a dangerous journey to visit her father. But as months pass, their reunion remains uncertain.
Cast.
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
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