Difference between revisions of "Captivating The King"

Latest revision as of 14:17, 10 August 2025

User Rating

Current user rating: 89/100 (736 votes)

You need to enable JavaScript to vote

Profile

Drama: Captivating The King (English title) / Spy, The Fascinated (literal title)
Revised romanization: Sejak, Maehokdwen Jadeul
Hangul: 세작, 매혹된 자들
Director: Jo Nam-Kook
Writer: Kim Sun-Deok
Network: tvN
Episodes: 16
Release Date: January 21 - March 3, 2024
Runtime: Sat. & Sun. 21:20
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Yi In (Cho Jung-Seok) is a prince. His older brother is King Yi Sun, who cares about him a lot. Vowing loyalty to his older brother, Yi In is taken hostage by the Qing Dynasty. King Yi Sun soon views his younger brother's loyalty as betrayal and begins to hate him. Yi In endures deep emotional pain because of this. Yi In then meets an unknown baduk player who wagers on her games. He is completely fascinated by the baduk player. Through circumstances, Yi In becomes the king. He holds the highest position and is a strong person, but he is sad and weak internally. When Kang Hee-Soo (Shin Se-Kyung) was gaining fame as an unknown baduk player, she met Prince Yi In and fell in love with him. Through a vortex of fate, she becomes a spy. She approaches King Yi In to get her revenge.

Notes

"Captivating The King" takes over tvN's Sat. & Sun. 21:20 time slot previously occupied by "Maestra: Strings of Truth" and followed by "Queen Of Tears" on March 9, 2024.

Cast



Cho Jung-Seok	Shin Se-Kyung	Lee Sin-Young
Yi In	Kang Hee-Soo	Kim Myung-Ha

Important Characters



Choi Dae-Hoon	Lee Gyu-Hoe	Yang Kyung-Won	Cho Seong-Ha	Son Hyun-Joo
King Yi Sun	Principal Director Park Jong-Hwan	Yoo Hyun-Bo	Minister of War Kim Jong-Bae	Chief State Councilor Kang Hang-Soon

Yi In's Group



Kang Hong-Suk	Park Ye-Young	Han Jung-Ho	Kim Ki-Nam
Joo Sang-Hwa	Court Lady Dong	Physician Ji Nam-Gyu	Eunuch Kim

Kang Hee-Soo's Group



Na Hyun-Woo	Song Sang-Eun	Han Dong-Hee	Jung Suk-Yong	Ko Su-Hee
Chu Dal-Ha	Jageunnyeon	Hong-Jang	Se-Dong	Jeomine



Kim Bo-Yoon	Lee Yoon-Hee
Boon-Young	Kim Je-Nam

Royal Palace



Jang Young-Nam	An Si-Ha	Ahn Se-Eun	Choi Ye-Chan	Hong Joon-Woo
Queen Dowager Park	Queen Kim	Princess Jangryeong	Prince Munseong	Prince Munseong (young child)



Ha Seo-Yoon	Jeon Su-Ji	Jeon Mi-Joo	Yoo Jae-Hoon	Kim Sung-Yong
Queen Oh	Court Lady Han	court lady	eunuch	physician (ep.4)



Son Jong-Hak	Ha Si-Yeon	Kim A-Ram	Hwang Jung-Yoon	Park Jin-Young
Prince Deokseong (ep.5)	female physician (ep.6)	court lady (ep.10)	court lady (ep.10)	Prince Munseong's court lady (ep.11)

Lee Jae-Woo

physician (ep.15)

Royal Court



Eom Hyo-Seop	Baek Suk-Kwang	Kim Seo-Ha	Ryu Tae-Ho	Lee Yoon-Gun
Oh Wook-Hwan	Min Ji-Hwan	Min Sang-Hyo	chief scholar	left state councilor



Sung Chan-Ho	Lee Dong-Soo	Jung Eui-Wook	Kim Byung-Cheol	Kim Hyuk-Jong
second vice-premier	royal secretary on duty	chief royal secretary	right state councilor	royal secretary (ep.13)

Qing Group



Jo Jae-Ryong	Won Tae-San	Lee Seung-Hoon	Kwon Hee-Wook
Interpreter Jung Je-Pyo	Prince Rui (ep.1)	Chief Envoy Podan (ep.9-10)	envoy (ep.16)

Principal Director Park Jong-Hwan's Group



Park Chan-Woo	Han Sung-Yong
Mak-Dong	servant (ep.14)

Others

Kim Han-Jong

Man-Bok



Seo Young-Sam	Kang Hak-Soo	Shin Jun-Chul	Kim Jeong-Han	Jin Sung-Min
baduk gambler	baduk gambler	baduk gambler	baduk gamber	jailer (ep.4)



Yoon Jong-Won	Kim Il-Woo	Kwon Dong-Won	Koo Ja-Keon	Woo Sang-Jeon
Prince Deokseong's servant (ep.5)	border wall worker (ep.5)	examiner (ep.5)	baduk player (ep.5)	baduk player (ep.5)



Ki Hwan	Moon Chang-Jun	Jun Sung-Won	Goo Min-Hyuk	Min Sang-Chul
baduk player (ep.5)	baduk exam staff (ep.5)	Oh Wook-Hwan's servant (ep.5)	bettor (ep.5)	bettor (ep.5)



Oh Jin-Seok	Byun Jung-Hyun	Lee Dong-Chan	Kim Hyo-Jin	Ha Nam-Woo
messenger (ep.7)	soldier (ep.7)	baduk player (ep.8)	Cha Woon-Young (ep.8)	geumbudosa officer (ep.9,15)



Jang Hyun	Jo Yong-Hwan	Yoo Byung-Sun
officer (ep.13)	officer (ep.15)	exile overseer (ep.16)

Additional Cast Members:

Lee Seung-Joon - eunuch (ep.3)
Lee Jin - court lady (ep.8)
Kang Myoung-Soo - drunk nobleman (ep.11)

Trailers

Episode Ratings

Date	Episode	AGB
Date	Episode	Nationwide	Seoul
2024-01-21	1	3.977%	-
2024-01-21	2	3.089%	-
2024-01-27	3	3.286%	-
2024-01-28	4	6.016%	-
2024-02-03	5	3.868%	-
2024-02-04	6	5.461%	-
2024-02-09	7	4.162%	-
2024-02-10	8	4.733%	-
2024-02-11	9	6.369%	-
2024-02-11	10	6.703%	-
2024-02-17	11	4.100%	-
2024-02-18	12	5.938%	-
2024-02-24	13	4.942%	-
2024-02-25	14	6.675%	-
2024-03-02	15	5.609%	-
2024-03-03	16	7.763%	-

Source: AGB Nielson

Comments

Frongfest Feb 03 2026 6:34 am Another commenter said this about another K drama where the FL is pretending to be a man: if you want to be seen as a man, why are you wearing a lilac robe with a pink ribbon waist band embroidered with pretty flowers? Instead try shoulder pads and a fake cookie duster (mustache).

Carol Anderson Oct 31 2025 2:46 am Just had to add this,forgot on comment earlier. My forever partner loved this too. Catch him with teary eyes a couple of times! We both like The Kings beard.

Carol Anderson Oct 31 2025 2:38 am Watched 3 times, got new things each time time. I love all these wonderful Kdrama actors. Only 1 thing was off. Hee soo was too beautiful to be a man. She needed even a small beard or some other manly thing. And no adams apple! Every man has one!

Highly recommend.

Suzanne Street Jul 27 2025 3:03 pm After seeing "Captivating the King", Cho Jung-Seok would certainly be a great "Hamlet" (Shakespeare). What a role.

Suzanne Jul 20 2025 5:17 am Fantastic drama. I have watched this series several times and I always find something new. Cho Jung-Seok is superb. This series makes it all believable! I truly love the acting, the story, the music and vocal song and background music plus the scenery... It is all just wonderful. He is truly a king! And Shin Se Kyreng is wonderful in her part. Actually each and every actor is perfect. I could go down the list of every one saying excellent. What a cast! And, as a side note I am learning Baduk! GO in English.

BeLon Jul 11 2025 10:39 pm I usually don’t rewatch any series, but I saw this twice and still amazing!

D Christensen Mar 24 2025 1:55 pm My husband and I are enthralled with “Captivating the King”. We absolutely love the series and think it is exceptionally well done. Beautiful set design, costuming and great acting. Cannot wait for season 2.

Moppy Jan 01 2025 6:27 pm Absolutely loved this. Well cast, well acted, beautifully filmed, amazing costumes. I will watch it again and again. The lead actor Cho Jung Seok was so believable. I dont understand the wiki summaries characterizing him as “weak” in any way. Maybe the word means something different in korean. That they came together with their baduk skills was wonderful …then the whole film was like a well played-out baduk or chess game. Surprising turns - unpredictable. So great

Magda Nov 24 2024 10:53 pm What a beautiful series! Excellent acting from all characters! Cho Jung Seok was incredibly great in this role! He’s s so good looking! One thing that seemed a bit off, was the fact that she looked way too pretty and feminine at all times to pass for a young man. All men had facial hair, he/she didn’t. Other than this , it’s one of the most beautiful romantic, action series I’ve seen from this era. ??????

Nana Oct 12 2024 1:19 am What an amazing series. All actors were brilliant but Cho Jung - Suk literally nailed the role. Such a talented and charismatic actor!!!

Renwa Sep 15 2024 8:53 pm Just watched for the 2nd time…enjoying it even more…one of the most well written and acted dramas. So beautiful…not to be missed.

ncs Sep 11 2024 8:53 am A very heart warming drama.... Love their chemistry... Their eye to eye tells everything.. True love.. Hoping for season 2 please

Greenata Aug 28 2024 2:50 pm Disapointing drama, i couldn't feel any chemistry between thé tow leads. Absolutely not recommended

Violet Jul 12 2024 6:59 am Only recently started viewing K Dramas, and I'am truly Captivated by this drama, all episodes are absolutely intriguing. The chemistry between King Yin In and Kang Hee Soo characters is enthralling, he's a brilliant actor and so handsome, so is Shin Se Kyumg, (Kang He Soo), she is also a great actress and very beautiful. Young Prince Munseomg is such an good and adorable actor. I throughly enjoyed this drama, the storyline, all the actors and actresses. In fact i'am hooked, as keep on rewatching especially all the scenes with the King and Hee-Soo. Hoping for a Season 2

George Jul 01 2024 4:39 am This is the best KDrama I've viewed so far. I began to enjoy it more once I realized the character of the King was played by the same actor who played the detective in 'Two Cops' along with Kim Seon-Ho. I was able to compare his acting in two completely different roles. I really began to enjoy the drama when I realized the scropt was baduk played in the lives of the characters with the King sitting on one side of the table. The script was very well done as was the acting.

My king , my kingdom, my love Apr 28 2024 2:04 am Just loved every single minute of this show !

 I really enjoyed all the caractères , especially handsome King who would definitely captivate my heart 
 What a great couple ,at the end of each episode I’m checking how many are left … I’ll know I’ll be sad like a break up with a love one 
 Netflix Thank u ♥️

Cristina Apr 21 2024 8:44 pm Enjoyed every minute of this fascinating drama. Am watching for the third time so I can get every detail of this intricate and interesting plot. I was completely captivated by the love story between the king and his favourite baduk player. Jo Jung Suk is a superb actor. Hoping to see second season. .

Sallie Apr 10 2024 4:18 pm Consider me captivated. This is one of my top favorite romances even though I don't speak Korean. I am watching it for the third time and expect to keep enjoying it for a long time. The casting, acting, script, cinematography, and production values are all extremely high quality and very appealing. I am now keenly interested in learning about Korean contemporary culture as well. Netflix, thank you for bringing this into my life.

Siria GMartinez Apr 03 2024 11:08 am The actor JoJuny-sak was so convincing. His compassion without words just his eyes said so much when he was face to face with actor ShinSe Kyung. Wow one has to be an amazing actor. That he was ( Jo Jung -sak) . I hope to see these two actors more in the near future. Hoping their ratings will be strong so we can be able to Part two of Captivating the King. Always hoping that it will continue to translate in Spanish or in English. There so many wonderful stories in Netflix from Korean that I would love to see and enjoy but they are transited in English now Spanish. That makes me sad. Again I was so impressed with this “ Captivating the King” I applaud you all.

Kay Mar 30 2024 6:02 am …that lead actor’s lip, God have mercy?

Sharon Mar 28 2024 4:17 pm Brilliant Series and story line. Jo Junk Suk was amazing, his voice, expressions and actions. Would have liked to have seen a better ending where Shin Se-Kyung become Queen. Who knows perhaps they will do a sequel to it. Have watched several episodes over again. 10 out of 10.

Anne Mar 15 2024 12:36 am I kept thinking I am glad I didn’t live during that time period either as part of the court or a regular person. It was dangerous maybe especially so for the king. He couldn’t trust anyone. But that aside, wow what a sageuk! Some SPOILERS ahead! Indeed Jo Jung Suk carried this series. He was awesome good, just riveting. His facial and body expressions showed sorrow, anger, fear, passion, and at times you can see the wheels spinning in his brain as he strategized on a plan to beat the bad guys. The first kiss scene in Ep.8 was so believable and hot, not cringe. JoJung Suk’s expression, how he, well both, were able to look directly into each other’s eyes, no cutaways for them to giggle and get their act together. It was a long scene and challenging to do. That's right after he realized she’s a girl. (Agree with smarty-pants’ comment below.). Sadly, the other kiss scenes were blah, not sure why the director did that, especially the ending which was disappointing. Overall this is an above average historic drama, lots of Palace intrigue. Very entertaining.

smarty-pants Mar 10 2024 9:18 am ...and in this drama there are numerous scenes where the two leads facing each others. I agree with the comments below that the last scene of ep 8 was touching. We, at least I, could follow their train of thoughts, the process, the dynamics that culminate at ep 8 last scene. But we need to pay attention from ep 1 till ep 8 in order to understand why they act like that in the last scene of ep 8. Otherwise we might think that FL acted and moved rather awkwardly. But for me FL nailed the last scene of ep 8 thoroughly. I mean that is how a sincere, hopelessly falling in love, no future, joseon era plebeian woman would act. She is ready to die. Her acting in that particular scene was so deep, i was saddened and i could feel her. and feel sorry for her. lol. ..omg.. i love them both now. i am a big sucker for this. lol.

smarty-pants Mar 10 2024 8:46 am ...imo, one of the most difficult filming scene to produce is the scene in which two actors facing each other engaging in a conversation and the camera stand still. No camera tricks, the camera could be set on a tripod. So the burden is solely on the two actors to make it a succesful scene shot or not. the result could ok, so-so, quite alright, a dud, yawning, or captivating. from 1 to 10 scale, whatever it is, it is a relative matter, not an absolute one since every viewers has his/her own previous exposures to tvdrama from which they would draw their conclusions. That is why drama genre is, imo, the most difficult to perform, from the actors' point of view, pov. I truly apreciate all the efforts the actors and actresses casted in this tvdrama. They must have put their best efforts for this drama series.

Lorena Mar 09 2024 10:20 am I have watched a lot of dramas, and this is one of my top favorites. I have rewatched episodes and scenes within episodes over and over. The actors and actresses did such an amazing job. Kang Hong-Suk, Han Dong-Hee, Song Sang-Eun, Ha Seo-Yoon, Choi Ye-Chan, Kim Seo-Ha and Lee Sin-Young gave us such endearing characters! Shin Se-Kyung and Cho Jung-Seok were amazing in this. I thought their chemistry was great. I wish they had tied up some things such as why Mong Woo was a favorite nickname of the King and maybe let us see the reunion of Kang Hee-Soo with her father. The end of episode 8 was so enthralling with them both in tears because of what might happen with the King having threatened death if she deceived him, and then the two surrendering to their feelings for one another. What a great scene that was! I was a little disappointed in their later kiss scenes. They were sweet, but I think could have been more passionate given the situations, the first being their last night together before she was leaving (I would think they would be just not wanting to ever let go), and then the second upon her return, where I would think their overwhelming joy of seeing each other again would have them first in a wonderful powerful embrace, and then in a beautiful emotional kiss. Still, I am grateful that the writers gave us a happy ending!

Connie Jordan Mar 08 2024 7:23 pm All of the actors were Very Good. I was so hooked to this series. Wish it would continue.

Justme Mar 08 2024 10:45 am Cho jung seok! Always excellent acting, just amazing. Even his small movements, micro expressions were all on point. I wouldn't watch this drama if it wasn't for him.

Phoneix Mar 08 2024 8:20 am Started with 3.9 ended with 7.7% rating choi jongseuk power

Mrs. Stepheria L. Hodge Nicholson Mar 07 2024 10:00 pm We need a season 2! Everything about this series is captivating and spectacular.

Melinda Jones Mar 06 2024 1:01 pm Standing Round Of Applause...The entire series was captivating

rusty greaves Mar 06 2024 4:12 am everything about this show was brilliant...'captivating' till the end ...thankyou...thoroughly enjoyed all episodes.

Suz Mar 05 2024 8:42 pm As usual, all the actors did a superb job, as well as the director. The writing/story was also interesting. As I’ve said since I started to watch this, I have more respect for Cho Jung-seok as an actor than even before. I never realized the depth of his acting. I look forward to seeing him in more performances. And I love his singing in Hospital Playlist. The ending…was lovely, however, I would have liked a clearer understanding as to whether the king actually was proposing to Kang Hee-soo & she would become the queen or he just wasn’t ever letting her leave his side so they were going to play Baduk until death do us part. I think queen, although she didn’t seem the type who would be comfortable in that role. I can see that some might not care for this, but I think it was refreshing, different & as I said, all of the actors were superb, especially Cho. I could really do without the torture scenes, but I guess that must have been commonplace in those days?

Uni Mar 04 2024 4:43 pm The FL probably said 50 words total in the last episode. It’s as her character lacks character. I don’t see any chemistry between FL and the King. Her acting is extremely stoic as well.

Odenrebus Mar 04 2024 4:37 pm K-drama indeed just go downfall.. ? they open the story with the smartest and manliest male lead ever and just straight make him dumber and dumbest.. and tadaaaa the full make up preeetty boy female lead with deerly eyes they make sure we believe she have a big grudges and evengeful heart ????

RamenLover Mar 04 2024 2:15 pm Idea for a possible sequel:

Title will be "Captivating The Queen" and the lead actor will be Ma Dong-Seok. His character wants to get revenge on the Queen for what she did to destroy his family. To get his revenge, he decides to enter the royal palace as a court lady. He wears a wig and a dress, so no one will know he is a man. He then captivates the queen with his unique charm and deep knowledge about applying makeup. Towards the end of the sequel, Ma Dong-Suk will reveal that he really is a man and everyone will say "My eyes so easily deceive me! I had no idea she was a man! He had long hair and wore a dress!" ... The End.

Gagetti Dario Mar 04 2024 7:46 am This was one of the best TV-series this year. Kudos to director Jo Nam Kook and the actors. This is the second time we have seen Cho Jung Seok who was very good. Incredible his ability to convey thousands messages just with his gaze. Excellent !! We enjoyed a lot the surprise made by Kim Hyo Jin in episode 8. Grande !!

The only doubt left is; will Kang Hee Soo spend the rest of her life with the King finally as a Woman or disguised again and again dressed as a Man?

Beautiful TV series that deserves a rating of 93% Saluti dall'Italia

Renwa Mar 03 2024 11:54 pm CTK is a well written nuanced story. The game of Baduk was the cornerstone of the story, the metaphor for the character development and character interaction…so clever. It exceeded expectations and was a lovely engrossing captivating drama…seemed grossly underrated and not fully understood in my humble opinion. The acting was a step above. Cho Jung Seok hit it out of the park! Award worthy again. Shin Se Khung developed an authentic character in light of the Baduk metaphor. Perhaps superimposing routine romantic tropes didn’t permit some viewers the full appreciation of her work…it was noteworthy. Vey enjoyable watch.

Babs Mar 03 2024 11:01 pm The last episode was so sublime in the romance between the ML and FL. Though the ML carried the entire series with superb acting, the FL taking a few steps behind in her acting was a perfect, just a perfect combination IMO. Her submissiveness was noted to the point that some think she was too stiff and yet The King knew how her eyes are set ablaze when she is emotionally provoked and warned her about her dealings with the Qing Emperor. So her acting was a perfect match for the ML. She was stoic, no extra movement, no extra facial expression. I think that she portrayed her role exquisitely. What a great story. Thank you to the writer, director, cast and crew! A job well done indeed!

Sanabria Mar 03 2024 8:32 pm The lead actress did a beautiful job portraying a male and a female she look so beautiful.This drama is one of my favorite drama of hers , her acting has improved so much in so proud of her .

Tracy Diestel Mar 03 2024 3:44 pm Cho Jung-Seok Was the major draw for this series. The story was really good and I was all in from beginning to end. I was disappointed in the romance and felt like FL shrunk on screen when she was with such a great ML. Her expression never changed and at the end after this great love story she exhibited no passion. She has been better. She was better rookie historian, maybe direction or writing for her but I kept thinking it would have been perfect with different actress. Cho Jung-Seok Carried the series. Overall I looked forward every week to see the show

Marie Clarke Mar 03 2024 3:29 pm This 16 episodes of Captivating the king , was an amazing story . I could not wait to see what is going to happen the following weeks, I quest being captivated on romance all my life and watching these love stories . Being , in love is one of the most delightful feeling anyone could have , I cried and laugh with these episodes. Continue to make show like theses and never stop please . Thank you

Dana Mar 03 2024 10:32 am How come this has low ratings??? The story is lovable. I love the king and mong-woo,his gidaeryong???

Kulle Name Mar 03 2024 9:11 am 7.8/10 The last eps was a letdown There isn't enough romance between the two main actors.

Dave Mar 03 2024 4:24 am What a Thrilling Story and unpredicted Plots! What a Saeguk Drama! What a Directing! What a King! What a perfect acting from all cast!

Juliette Chin Mar 03 2024 2:04 am I love the story

Motunade Mar 02 2024 3:54 pm That lady nurse is a big gossip.....who takes someone like that on a secret journey

Co Feb 29 2024 8:49 am The female lead (Shin Se Kyung) her acting is very poor. Especially when she's acting like a man. It looks like a woman wearing a man's clothes. Her voice sounds feminine, while she was acting a man's role, her movement looks feminine even while wearing a man's clothes. Everything about her screams feminine whereas she's acting a man's role. Her eyes, facial expressions are all womanly Honestly as I was watching her act a man's role I always thought the men will just grab her & kiss her lolz. Cos she looks so feminine. I must say that she didn't act it well. She should be given only feminine roles please. She shouldn't act like a man, her acting is not good. But thanks to Cho Jung Seok, his wonderful action helps to cover up most of her shortcomings.. I still couldn't finish the series... Sorry but I have to be honest.

Bell Feb 29 2024 1:25 am I think this is the breakthrough of all Kdrama ever. To me this is by far the best kdrama in the history. Everything was so perfect for Captivating The King. From the main cast to the soundtrack to the acting and location set up. Everything was so perfect. I have never seem a better kdrama love story than this. The storyline is too perfect that it gives me chill.. The King attitude and his ruling is too perfect. His voice is what a king should sound like. His one step ahead thinking and intelligence is what a true king should act, think and react when ruling. his passionate love, kiss, the way king look at Mong Woo, the way he kiss, the chemistry between both of them is what captivating me to continue watching this kdrama. I never watch any kdrama 2x. but this one causing me trouble to sleep every night. i continuous re watch like a hundreds time now. Pls don't stop at 16 episode, pls quickly produce the 2nd season please..cheball...pls dont stop here.. i cant move on ..

Cui Feb 28 2024 7:17 pm Omo! I'm falling in love with Cho Jung-Seok ? I like how the love story goes ?

Babs Feb 26 2024 10:02 pm I watched episode 14 for a second time. I‘ve been watching each episode twice because I sometimes miss the sub-titled conversations (non-Korean fan here). I am so glad this is on Netflix. I think it is a perfect venue for these types of dramas! Wish I can watch the last 2 episodes tonight! Sigh! And yes, the king hardly smiles! Enigmatic! The Crown Prince is the only one who really smiles and it is a ray of sunshine when he does.

Yvonne B Feb 26 2024 8:29 pm How does the king never smile? I love the show!??

lavi Feb 26 2024 12:29 pm @andre

Global viewers are different from local korean viewers. I am sure Netflix rating might be good. Same happened with Arthadal Chronicles.

Suzanne Feb 26 2024 12:13 am Choi Ye-Chan is doing a very fine job playing the Grand Prince. Unfortunately, the fact that he seems so competent to be the king, I’m afraid that’s how it’ll end. Because I can’t imagine that Ye-in is going to give up the crown & he & Hee-soo are going to run off & live happily ever after, I can imagine that there’s going to be a very sad ending with sacrifices & heartbreak. I hope I’m wrong! Cho Jung seok has really shown what an impressive actor he is in this series. Credit must also go to the writing & certainly directing. The entire cast is impressive. Jang Young Nam always manages to be so wicked (based on the parts I’ve seen her play). Now Court Lady Dong is getting evil & conniving, I figured it was coming, but I still hate that story line. On the other hand, I always love the loyal & skillful personal guard & Joo Sang Hwa is very likable played by Kang Hong-suk. I try not to watch these things until nearly all the episodes are out. Ugh! How do people wait a whole week for 2 new episodes are released? Not being Korean, keeping these names straight is a challenge. I need Asian wiki sheet sheet to help. Thank you! I’m definitely going to be searching for new productions with Cho Jung-seok, a 3rd season of Hospital Playlist & rewatch Oh My Ghost.

shines Feb 25 2024 3:14 pm Aaaw, the amount of cheesiness in the dialogue(because you are My woman) made my heart melt. hehhehe.

Susanne Feb 25 2024 1:31 am Thank you so very much for such a great series. On the one hand I cannot wait to get to the end and hopefully a happy one. On the other hand what am i going to watch after it has finished. While waiting for the next episode I have watched the previous ones again. They are all great actors and the clothing etc are great. The King and Mong woo are excellent and the tenderness in the Kings is overwhelming for me. ??.

Thank you again.

Andre Feb 25 2024 12:52 am Woww last episode (13) was amazing!!! I don’t understand the low rating of this wonderful drama, one of the best I saw. Waiting for the ep. 14 today… excellent acting of all the actors and for sure the King is my favorite one.

Babs Feb 24 2024 11:32 pm OMG! Cant stand to wait this long for the last 3 episodes! Episode 13! What a total twist of events! And the progression of the story is just beyond my imagination. Yes! This is by far the best King Drama eh-verrr! There is absolutely no gaps in the twist and turns of the story, man, is it so tight! Gotta love that King! Gotta love Mong-Woo! Gotta love Captain Joo! Casting is perfect! I give this a 10++! Thank you to all the cast and crew, writer and director! Wow!

karen Feb 24 2024 9:43 pm cho jung seok is such a great actor, he carries the whole show.

lavi Feb 24 2024 3:57 pm Woow. everything unfolded in a single episode ?. Now the court Lady dong will plot against Lady Hee soo. Cho jung seok did great job. The way he portrayed the emotions is awesome. ? It’s not easy to play this role(being witty, resolute and commanding). Every cast member did well.

Love the series, can’t believe this is coming to end soon. I have seen dramas where atleast one episode is boring and you can easily imagine what will happen next. But this drama’s script consisted enough twists to keep us holding to wait.

Bella Aurora Feb 24 2024 10:32 am Personally this is the best king kdrama I have watched my entire life. I have never watched anything twice but this particular king captivated me to rewatched every episode 8x. I must be crazy now. Btw, Jo Jung Suk is by far the best, no.1 king actor in the entire kdrama. I have watch kdrama since 90's and to me this Captivating The King top it all. Best acting. Best storyline. Best king. He is good. His acting was awesome. Everything about this king was great. His beard, his stare, his smile, his passionate kiss, his love, his tears, his king thinking always ahead of everyone. I'm so in love with King and MWoo. This kdrama is so satisfying to watch. But pls king stop swaying me to keep watching.. huhuu

Babs Feb 24 2024 6:35 am I find the soundtrack for this show is amazing! The instrumental tracks, the drums beating, etc and the song Wave (at the end of each episode) creates such drama to support the storyline.

Rubio Feb 24 2024 2:28 am This an intriguing story, have totally enjoyed watching the king and gambler. The romance, the scheming. I hope her father is still alive Has to be another twist in story in order to keep her alive .Can’t wait for continuing episodes. I just hope it ends well. Please don’t let it be a tearjerker. I hope the writer, director, actors, get recognized. Awesome wardrobe.

Weng Feb 20 2024 9:56 am Super KD.. thrilling and suspense and love?

Babs Feb 19 2024 9:46 pm So…. Just an idea… what if the Grand Prince is actually the son of Queen Oh from the Late King Yi Sun? What if she was actually was poisoned just like the late king? Oh the plots and twists to this story is so tight and complicated… other shows that I had to wait for episodes to show up sometimes became a bit confusing. But this one packs a wallop each episode! Cant wait to see how this story unfolds in the last 4 episodes! Great writing, great directing! Superb acting where all the cast lean into their characters so well. Even the bad Yoo Hyun-Bo… hard to root for someone as baddie as him but that is why I think his acting is superb as well!

Dutchess Feb 19 2024 7:33 pm The writer of this drama is same as the writer of red sleeve? No wonder this got me hooked! King Yi Sin slays as a king! I like the girl too, shes very pretty

Allana McLeod Feb 19 2024 4:07 am OMG it’s killing me to have to wait a whole week to watch two episodes. Netflix yah killing me here lol. Love love love this show. The suspense, the romance, the plots, is he a goodie or a baddie… grrr And I guess kudos has to go to the acting. Sucking you into their dramas, tears, smiles, hating on the bad guys hoping the Director and the leech get their comeuppance already… The list goes on… And this is why I LOVE KDrama. Thank you my sissy for getting me hooked. ❤️??

shin Feb 19 2024 3:02 am Today’s episode is bomb. King knows everything hehhe. He knows whoes idea to file the petition. Special note to the BGM score . All actors acted well, especially long court scenes. Queen stole the show. I liked how King finally apologized for not being good husband to the late Queen. I need few more episodes. Can’t believe this drama is coming to end in 2 weeks. ?

Rach!!! Feb 18 2024 9:16 pm @A Winner: I am so totally agree with you!! Watched for Shin Se Kyung's Sageuk (I am all in with most of her Sageuk dramas) but stay because of the twists and turns, Cho Jun Suk exceptional acting as The King, great actors, director, and writer, fabulous wardrobes and make ups that suit their skin color and enhanced their beauty, the sceneries in long shoot was so great. I hope the team gets recognize for their efforts in making this drama.

@Smarty-Pants Yess!! You are so right!! A hundred percent Yess!!

Anyway, another pov from me:

Go/baduk is famous in East Asia and they played it to enhanced their brain to read situations and making decisions and creating strategy (some say baduk is harder to learn than chess). That's why they never thought Monwoo is a woman since maybe women had less access to learn at that time (Hee Soo's father is baduk master and well respected teacher and maybe her mother was passed away, so she learned many things from her father).

There are still 4 episodes left while every episodes have so many plot twists that I still have no idea about Yi In, Is he good or bad or good boy gone bad (?). Hopefully they will get best endings for whatever they deserve. I don't really mind if they are not end up together (I prepare my heart because after watching six flying dragons, I learned it's hard for the king to be with smart and independent woman because though their hearts are mutual their brain have their own believes). But still, deep down I hope they will end up together maybe in secret like now or as Hee Soo and Yi In.

Rach!!! Feb 18 2024 8:34 pm @confused: because Queen's father is one of the Hwan trio who supported Yi In getting the throne along with his Uncle and min ji Hwan (soon to be Father in law of the grand prince Munseong). Maybe because of her father loyalty and royalty to the Queen Dowager, she was chosen to be the Queen. But the king was so cold to the late queen while the queen Dowager kept on pushing her to have children so she got really sick day by day (she wasn't really healthy to begin with).

A Winner ? Feb 18 2024 3:22 pm What a beautiful story. My weekend special series to watch from Netflix.

Well done to the cast, directors and the crew. But mostly to my favourite actress, The Queen in disguise Shin Se Kyung ?? and the actor, Hail to the King, King Yi In??.

One more things I am hoping that the story have a good ending with King Yin In and Shin Se Kyung getting married.

I can’t wait to see episode 13 &14.????️

Bravo ?? From South Africa.

shines Feb 18 2024 12:54 pm @confused Queen is suffering form Chronic migraine as shown in ep 6. She is aunt to Grand Prince. Queen is Grand Prince’s father’s(old king) brother’s wife

Ma isabel eyac Feb 18 2024 12:10 pm Hope to have a happy ending,...please tvn ...

Confused Feb 18 2024 11:55 am I don’t understand why the Queen is so sick and dying how did she became queen… it didn’t say in the story. I watched from the very start she just appeared as queen when Yi in became king. What is she to the Grand Prince?

Did I miss something?

smarty-pants Feb 18 2024 5:35 am this baduk game, i dunno anything about it but i think is similar to post grad studies about strategies, planning plotting,scheming and the following execution stages. So it is not just a game. it is the joseon version of an advanced cases study course taught at war college. Is it? I mean the fl character gave so many advises even planning the plot like she is the de facto national security adviser of the king. So they spent lots of working hours in front of baduk board not for amusement but to hone their governance related skill, and she excel it. And while in the game they start talking about plotting and scheming. Anyway, Choi Dae Hoon, King Yi Sun, came in very strong. He scares me good. Awesome actor. Then ML surprised me. Coz last time i saw him was in hospital play list. No fearsome gaze before, unlike here. I mean look at his eye pupil, His Majesty dead serious meant it when he said all the scary threats. While FL, i admit, again due to her previous works before, i just saw one or two dramas of her in it, i thought she was in for her face,(she is very attractive ), being a typical ignorant pig, i underestimated her. I was wrong. Big time wrong. IMO she solidly hold her ground in this drama. She could be overwhelmed by ML performance, but no....She could balance ML' s performance. Her character, IMO, is in a stockholm syndrome situation. Torn between. i handed over a lot of my sympathy for their predicament, thanks to the accumulated backround filling in, i sincerely hope, please no greek tragedy in the end. A highly recommended drama.

krux Feb 17 2024 5:14 pm @lyhns, ML role is proficient in Baduk and that’s how he met FL. So in drama they are showing he is playing baduk once in a day. Rest of the day he is attending the meetings with court officials, hunting.. etc. Since there are many scenes with the game that doesn’t imply that the king is not attending his duties.

somin Feb 17 2024 1:11 pm kim myungha is useless i hate him

lyhns Feb 17 2024 9:02 am I know that she's stupid but not that stupid. How could she let her plan endangered the Grand Prince when she's planning to make the Grand Prince on the throne. Hmm despite having so many great casts, the writer totally ruin the story. This is the first time I think seeing a King playing baduk more often than discussing country's affairs lol. I will continue watching for Jo jeong suk, I really looked forward bcs it's rare to see him in historical drama. His acting save the whole drama actually.

Alyson Feb 17 2024 7:00 am This drama would have been better if the male lead knew that she's a woman from that start, and just pretending that he doesn't know because he wants to be with her and protect her. I mean judging the way cares about her when she came back after 3 years, i thought he knows, lol. It would have been better too if he knows her plan all along and just letting her cyz he loves her. It's so stupid that no one notice that she's a woman, when she looks nothing like a man.

Speakingmind Feb 16 2024 5:46 am Hope the writer doesn't deviate the story with misunderstandings between king & his love. Actress is doing a good job portraying one who lost close ones & went hell and back. She's acting according to script, so all harsh criticism on her is really sad considering this drama is supposed to be one of those women empowerment theme.

Vee Feb 15 2024 2:48 am The drama is well made and the plot unfolds well in portraying the turmoil of the times and the manipulations of the nobilities. The story caught my attention because it shows how a woman is trying to work through a corrupt system while being good at a male dominated game.

I particularly liked how the main actress (she was superb in “Run on” as well) has maintained the feminine aspect of her character as much as possible because to portray a woman in the medieval era playing a man as she navigates the vipers den of politics, while also keeping a masked feminity, is not easy and she has done it very well… excellent ??.

The male lead is exceptional in his acting and his face transforms the emotions into subtle expressions fabulously! He has a presence on screen that can’t be ignored and draws the viewer’s attention to the strength and weaknesses of the character.

All of the actors do a great job in essaying their characters. Well done drama!! Looking forward to the next few episodes.

Kim Feb 15 2024 1:42 am OMG this drama is soo good! Unpredictable, I thought that misnister of war, Kim will be the villain til end episode but it turn that he's killed. So who's the actualy villian of this drama, could be Park Clan, Queen Dowager and her bro? I bet that King Yi In and Moong Hwo will be partners in uncovering the death of the previous king. Cant wait for Moong Hwo reveals her identity hehe.

Vlenties Feb 13 2024 12:07 pm Hope this drama ends with 12 episodes only. We are dying to watch Queen of Tears. QoT save us from misery watching a boring drama like this

Marry_me Feb 12 2024 3:06 pm Damn, she is sooo beautiful. Shin Se Kyung, love youuuuuu. Marry meeeee, marry meeee, i dream about you, i can't stop thinking of you, lol... Damn, i am falling in love, again and again. Marry meee Shin Se Kyung, lol... At least in my dream, hihihi. love, love, love...

Maryam Feb 12 2024 10:11 am I love this drama and its the first time I am coming across these teo Lead Actors. I was browsing through Netflix when I came across this Younger version of Jet Li (ML). That face captured my attention and to start watching and I love it 10-10.

Cant wait for another episode.

naksu Feb 11 2024 11:49 pm "did you think i’d overlook your sins just because i love you?” i love lee in's professionalism as a king. it’s getting more miserable from next weekend onwards. don't expect too much romance between them

Rebecca Stuart Feb 11 2024 2:48 pm Love this movie but hate only getting 2 episodes a week. Have watched all epic Asian movies...the music is so good and the expression of love in the eyes makes you cry. I might have to binge from start to finish once I end this. .I m sure this will be put up there with the great ones. Thank you

Lemi Feb 11 2024 1:20 pm Going forward I hope it focus on mind games, plotting and politics bcoz that is where it's strength lies and the reason why episode 4 has its highest rating.

This could hv been a daesang winning type of drama for the ML (he should remain a grey character and realistic to kings at that time than a love struck ML!) and the drama itself but they HV started falling short ever since episode 5

I felt like this drama could hv been so much more than the FL seeking revenge?! She is not compelling enough in her convictions and too emotional and obviously in love for her to b seen as an actual threat to the king by the viewers !They should hv made her cold and cunning plus ruthless after coming back to be an equal opponent to the king! The king is also becoming a whomp character bcoz of lov! Like seriously u are not going to find her real name and motives after what u did to her ?! It feels reckless and out of character for him....there would hv been so much tension if they were both highly alert , plotting and actually motivated by power / revenge than love!! It would hv made this drama thrilling and one of the kind. It would hv had a rating of double digit by now!But it's not reaching it's potential bcoz of the weak motives and plot and stupid decisions after episode 4 Glad the king know she is a woman and we HV moved past it,she is a good actress just not convincing as a man .

dip Feb 11 2024 1:10 pm captivating the king is pure chaos i love it Hahaha the story is so unpredictable like i saw the preview but what i got in the next episode is totally different, i love the twist.

Han Feb 11 2024 6:43 am Those who badmouth SSK and the way the plot goes, y'know, not recognising the Female as a she, you are obviously new to Kdrama, stop being pretentious. ?✌️

Xoxo Feb 11 2024 5:01 am Enjoy this drama very much. JJS acting welldone!! And the FL also great. Good chemistry, sweet and lovely The kissing scene is so damn hot (eps.6)

Babs Feb 11 2024 2:10 am I love this drama. The ML is superb in his acting hands down! Some say the FL is stiff but she is able to communicates volumes through her expressive eyes. I noticed how a lot of her scenes so far are focused tightly on her eyes. This is why I think she is a good match to Cho Jung Seok. A 10 for me so far! Can’t wait for the coming episodes of this show.

Vee Feb 11 2024 1:38 am The drama is well made and the plot unfolds well. I particularly liked how the actress has kept the feminine aspect of her character as alive yet hidden as possible. To portray a woman in the medieval era playing a man as she navigates the vipers den of politics, yet still showcase a certain masked feminity, is not easy and she has done it very well… excellent ??. The male lead is superb in his acting and his face transforms the emotions into subtle expressions fabulously! He has a presence on screen that can’t be ignored. Very interesting drama plot!

Ama Feb 10 2024 3:19 pm Episode 8 ending is a bomber indeed! Contrary to what some here have suggested, I believe the actress’s rather ‘wooden’ poise is on point by providing the right balance to the perfect enigma that the king is. As Norik noted, what a cliffhanger it would have been without two episodes coming tomorrow.

cc Feb 10 2024 11:32 am this drama is Crazy and i love it

Norik Baboorian C. Feb 10 2024 11:02 am Oh my God , I just finished episode eight , and I’m ready to die , I don’t want to post a spoiler but Jung seok needs top actor award for his portrayal as a king , each of his scenes I rewind to see his art again , he is that good man . The make a 180 turn as to why in heck that female was put against him is beyond my comprehensions, just robotic acting while with the king one is amazed . the ending of episode 8 is beyond amazing, it’s overwhelming , no one could do this scene any better, please just ignore the boring lead actress , as some of you commented about her, just watch the king doing the real art of acting ,oh my Goodness ,I just can’t say enough . I’m an experienced stage actress , and director and I know a bit about acting , lol.

Now the only think I will do , is , to wait for tomorrow, Sunday feb.11th til 9 am , for airing of the 9th episode .

Thank you Netflex , thank you for this gift of two additional episodes on Sunday , because of the Korean new year, if not , I think I would have gone crazy with a cliff hanger like that , happy new year to you all.

Mao Feb 10 2024 4:20 am One word to describe this drama: Crazy

elle Feb 10 2024 1:06 am you guys really never watch the king's affection or coffee prince huh? it's not the first time we got this kind of situation in kdrama

lyhns Feb 09 2024 10:21 pm This drama started so good but after Mongwoo came back alive, she's just not believable enough to go around like that capturing heart of any man she encountered with yet no woman glance at his direction? What? Make it believable, writer-nim. She should come back as herself and capturing the King's heart. I think it will become more interesting. At this point, we just have the same enemies all over again.

And I think Yi In just take the throne to protect his brother's heir which is Grand Prince Munseong from his mother and his uncle. He knew that if the poor kid took the throne as the late king wants, he will be dead too. Seeing that he's attentive towards Grand Prince Munseong and not having any heir himself, it might be true though it's funny that this drama had so many potential in the beginning but now it will become just any other drama that will not be remembered after finish. I'll comeback to watch the last episode to know if it is really worth watching back all episodes. I cannot stand the repetitive plot all over again. So boring.

L Feb 09 2024 1:26 pm Ah this drama it has so much potential.... I find that the female lead did what she could but the part wasn't for her... it really wasn't. She waters down the story too much. I liked how in night flower the FL dresses like a ninja .... all covered, face and all but the as soon as ML gets close enough to her, he quickly identifies that its woman. Its annoying. I know its fiction but they really could have made it more believable

Benny Feb 08 2024 12:42 pm Show is interesting but I am quite confused. Are Princess Jangryeong and Prince Munseong Queen Oh or Queen Kim's children? So, Queen Oh is married to King Yi in, right? If Queen Oh is not the mother of the kids, does that mean she doesn't have any children for the King yet? I'm really confused by the cast. Can someone pls explain to me?

Shan Feb 07 2024 12:24 am Se Kyung looks like Jung Il Woo when she is disguised as Mong Woo

Csthy Feb 05 2024 12:13 am Well, the visual quality of this drama is great. It is well made. The acting is good, and the Jo Jungseok is actually? But honestly, if you're going to have any drama or another drama when the female lead pretends to be a man, don't get a tiny petite women to play that part. It is clear to anyone that this person is a woman, and because of that it takes away the impact of any scene that she is a n, because it's always distracting and not believable that my one can see that this tiny, petite person is a woman? None of the other men are like her. Okay so it was frustrating to me. The second frustrating thing is that I cannot understand the personality change between the prince and the king when he became king. Maybe I missed something somewhere, but the first time he spoke coldly to this person that he was so close and did not care if she lived or died. It did not make sense.

lyhns Feb 04 2024 12:28 am I think Hee soo will change her mind after knowing what King Yi In go through in the palace. Knowing that no one could be trusted even his own family plotting evil things just to let him sit on throne that he didn't even want. He's a pitiful King actually.

season Feb 03 2024 1:08 pm god...... the last 3 minutes of episode 5, jungseok you're truly a star. he deserves more recognition, really. i first watch him in jealousy incarnate and then hospital playlist. don't dare doubt his acting range, bcs actors who enter their small screen career through musical/theater i guarantee the quality of their acting are no jokes. one of them is cho Jungseok, our king lee in ?

Bimini Feb 03 2024 12:30 pm Clever plot, but the star of this drama is Cho Jung-Seok. Although all roles are well acted, his hypnotically intense performance just draws you in.

tokki Feb 03 2024 1:24 am i want to see lee in suffering

Captivating Feb 02 2024 10:26 pm @ann Yes, Yi In did lie

ann Feb 02 2024 7:43 pm spoiler ep 4

I don't get it, maybe the translation is wrong. So did Yi In lie about king's last word or no? king wanted his younger brother or his son to ascended the throne?

LUV Romance Feb 01 2024 3:38 am Interesting show! Just finished episode 4 ….but can someone please shed some light for this viewer as to why the FL is still dressing like a man and using the same name the King knows her by after she escaped? And she goes to sign up for the contest using the name he knows her by. Did the guards not report to the king that she escaped and died and she actually thinks the King will not recognize her? Did I miss something? If she escaped wouldn’t she still be a wanted criminal? Entertaining show but a bit confused here ?

bels Feb 01 2024 2:42 am cant wait for saturdayyyyyyyyyyyy i want to see how mongwoo will take revenge against lee in

Renwa Jan 29 2024 4:28 pm Didn’t intend to comment so early on (4 episodes) unless necessary. It’s necessary! I’m loving this drama and it’s a Wow so far. Yes, the story is classic period drama which this magnificent cast breathes fervor and life into. I too love to read the drama bios of the actors noting I’ve seen so much of their work which has been spectacular. As viewers of drama, aren’t we asked to suspend our own reality to enter into the dramas reality. So let’s not be overly critical about a woman dressed as a man which “nobody” notices. How about some leeway giving the drama poetic license. Give this beautiful drama a chance. I think it’s going to be one of the greats. Many of the greats didn’t get “cooking” until many episodes. One thing is for sure if you’ve seen the fine work of the cast in other dramas, they’re giving Captivating The King their best which is damn good. Enjoy. Highly recommended. ❤️

elle Jan 29 2024 11:41 am captivating the king has captivated me

Raine Cheng Jan 29 2024 8:51 am I already watched all shin se kyung's movie all i can say is she's a good actress one of my favorite along with seo ye ji...and all paired up to her is great on screen...still waiting for the episode 5 of captivating the king...i love historical drama's of korea..i've watched many of it..the ambience of this series is same with my dearest..try to watch six flying dragon's with shin se kyung its really amazing..with 50 episodes

Motunrayo Jan 28 2024 4:03 pm I think minister Kim had it coming...the grand prince has done everything within his capability to let him know he's not interested in the throne...but no... this man wants him dead.... this minister kept pushing the king till he created enimity between them...as far as I'm concern he deserve what he got

naksutheshadowassassin Jan 28 2024 2:14 pm speechless after watching ep4.... prince jinhan (now king lee in) what happened to you? what's going on inside your head? from soft man with kind heart to ruthless king... the change in his gaze.. pls have mercy

and then kang heesoo's (mongwoo) revenge quest begin!!!!

Chey Jan 28 2024 1:54 pm At Xxi:

Watch The Nokdu Flower. Jo Jung Suk is amazing they're and that drama is an excellent watch.

Jeoson Jan 28 2024 1:15 pm Like every K-drama with a “King” on its title is same old story…nothing new, nothing original. A slight tweak here and there but still same old plot.

Don’t expect much.

Dani Jan 28 2024 12:50 pm I am going to continue watching only because I loved the first 3 episodes and I feel like I’ve committed to it; but this episode 4 has me second guessing this entire series. Jo Jung-suk has always been my favorite character in every kdrama he is in and I was feeling the same for this series, but the way they transformed his character from being a hero to a villain has me in mental tears. I hope they give his character more context as to why he had to do what he did because I know he didn’t want to be king but he was forced to be king to protect himself from death.

Sarah Jan 28 2024 10:27 am I've tried to watch it for Cho Jung-Seok but I cannot get past "a female lead who dressed up as a man and walk around the city unnoticed." Such storyline is so outdated and should never be used again.

Trae Jan 26 2024 8:06 pm Love the series thus far…However, it is truly annoying. The gorgeous woman disguised as a man and he cannot see this? Why is it that the korean writer always entertains this type nonsense.

Are Jan 24 2024 3:51 pm Are the Joseon period men that blind?can't they make out that is a woman?with flawless skin,perfect smooth glossy lips? It has become unbearable watching this mash up type of series,full of cliches. I would rather watch a good old Viking series or some samurai series or those realistic interpretation of Korean historical drama than waste time on such a cliches series with such a bad actress,whose only expression is widening her eyes and opening her lips.

Aimen Jan 24 2024 7:27 am I am Exciteddddddddddd......Omgggggggggggg!!!!! I absolutely loved the first two episodes.....♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

Iris Jan 23 2024 4:18 am Shin se kyung is good at saeguk

Shinsekyungfans Jan 23 2024 2:53 am I watch this only because of Shin Se Kyung. Shin Se Kyung, Fighting !!!

MPM Jan 23 2024 1:34 am I'm liking the story so far, but the "woman dressed as a men and nobody realises" is really annoying, I mean, who cant see that is a woman?

Robin North Jan 22 2024 12:38 am Cho Jung-Seok is such a brilliant actor. He had me in tears at the start when the King asked him to call him "brother".

Mochi55 Jan 22 2024 12:19 am This has the feel of The Kings Affection. Female acting as a male.

alex Jan 21 2024 5:14 pm excited for Taeil's ost!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kay Jan 21 2024 1:25 pm shin se-kyung acting seems to improve, cho jungseok on fire as always <333 cant wait when prince jinhan become king lee in

Marie Jan 21 2024 1:31 am Looks interesting. I could see the couple's chemistry.

fer Dec 26 2023 12:48 pm jojeol is backkkkkkkkk <3

JecQueen Dec 06 2023 8:49 am Shin Se-Kyung!!! i am wow historical again waited...Cho Jung-Seok oppa wow what a combo yes!

Ria Nov 03 2023 8:41 pm lee shin young in a historical drama finally!!! hwaiting sejak the enchanted team!!!

sam Nov 01 2023 4:02 am I love shin se kyung, she is versatile actress, and well deserved for this anticipated drama. I will be waiting for this drama. ^⁠_⁠^

Esra Oct 31 2023 10:52 pm I’ll be looking forward to this*•* happy for cho jung seok’s comeback!

External Links

Official Website

@@ Line 97: / Line 97: @@
 ===Royal Palace===
-{{CastPictures15
+{{CastPictures16
 |1picture=File:Captivating The King-Jang Young Nam1.jpg
 |1name=Jang Young-Nam
@@ Line 122: / Line 122: @@
 |8name=Jeon Mi-Joo (1988){{!}}Jeon Mi-Joo
 |8charactername=court lady
-|9picture=File:Captivating The King-Kim Sung Yong.jpg
+|9picture=File:Captivating The King-Yoo Jae-Hoon.jpg
-|9name=Kim Sung-Yong (actor){{!}}Kim Sung-Yong
+|9name=Yoo Jae-Hoon (1988){{!}}Yoo Jae-Hoon
-|9charactername=physician (ep.4)
+|9charactername=eunuch
-|10picture=File:Captivating The King-Son Jong-Hak01.jpg
+|10picture=File:Captivating The King-Kim Sung Yong.jpg
-|10name=Son Jong-Hak
+|10name=Kim Sung-Yong (actor){{!}}Kim Sung-Yong
-|10charactername=Prince Deokseong (ep.5)
+|10charactername=physician (ep.4)
-|11picture=File:Captivating the King-Ha Si-Yeon.jpg
+|11picture=File:Captivating The King-Son Jong-Hak01.jpg
-|11name=Ha Si-Yeon (1988){{!}}Ha Si-Yeon
+|11name=Son Jong-Hak
-|11charactername=female physician (ep.6)
+|11charactername=Prince Deokseong (ep.5)
-|12picture=File:Captivating The King-Kim A Ram.jpg
+|12picture=File:Captivating the King-Ha Si-Yeon.jpg
-|12name=Kim A-Ram (actress){{!}}Kim A-Ram
+|12name=Ha Si-Yeon (1988){{!}}Ha Si-Yeon
-|12charactername=court lady (ep.10)
+|12charactername=female physician (ep.6)
-|13picture=File:Captivating The King-Hwang Jung-Yoon.jpg
+|13picture=File:Captivating The King-Kim A Ram.jpg
-|13name=Hwang Jung-Yoon (actress){{!}}Hwang Jung-Yoon
+|13name=Kim A-Ram (actress){{!}}Kim A-Ram
 |13charactername=court lady (ep.10)
-|14picture=File:Captivating The King-Park Jin Young.jpg
+|14picture=File:Captivating The King-Hwang Jung-Yoon.jpg
-|14name=Park Jin-Young (1986){{!}}Park Jin-Young
+|14name=Hwang Jung-Yoon (actress){{!}}Hwang Jung-Yoon
-|14charactername=Prince Munseong's court lady (ep.11)
+|14charactername=court lady (ep.10)
-|15picture=File:Captivating The King-Lee Jae Woo.jpg
+|15picture=File:Captivating The King-Park Jin Young.jpg
-|15name=Lee Jae-Woo (1972){{!}}Lee Jae-Woo
+|15name=Park Jin-Young (1986){{!}}Park Jin-Young
-|15charactername=physician (ep.15)
+|15charactername=Prince Munseong's court lady (ep.11)
+|16picture=File:Captivating The King-Lee Jae Woo.jpg
+|16name=Lee Jae-Woo (1972){{!}}Lee Jae-Woo
+|16charactername=physician (ep.15)
 }}
@@ Line 201: / Line 204: @@
 |1charactername=Mak-Dong
 |2picture=File:Captivating The King-Gyul-Hwi.jpg
-|2name=Gyul Hwi (1983){{!}}Gyul Hwi
+|2name=Han Sung-Yong (1983){{!}}Han Sung-Yong
 |2charactername=servant (ep.14)
 }}
@@ Line 211: / Line 214: @@
 |1charactername=Man-Bok
 }}
-{{CastPictures22
+{{CastPictures23
 |1picture=File:Captivating The King-Seo Young-Sam.jpg
 |1name=Seo Young-Sam (1971){{!}}Seo Young-Sam
@@ Line 272: / Line 275: @@
 |20name=Ha Nam-Woo (1980){{!}}Ha Nam-Woo
 |20charactername=geumbudosa officer (ep.9,15)
-|21picture=File:Captivating The King-Jo Yong Hwan.jpg
+|21picture=File:Captivating The King-Jang Hyun.jpg
-|21name=Jo Yong-Hwan (1988){{!}}Jo Yong-Hwan
+|21name=Jang Hyun (1990){{!}}Jang Hyun
-|21charactername=officer (ep.15)
+|21charactername=officer (ep.13)
-|22picture=File:Captivating The King-Yoo Byung-Sun.jpg
+|22picture=File:Captivating The King-Jo Yong Hwan.jpg
-|22name=Yoo Byung-Sun (1976){{!}}Yoo Byung-Sun
+|22name=Jo Yong-Hwan (1988){{!}}Jo Yong-Hwan
-|22charactername=exile overseer (ep.16)
+|22charactername=officer (ep.15)
+|23picture=File:Captivating The King-Yoo Byung-Sun.jpg
+|23name=Yoo Byung-Sun (1976){{!}}Yoo Byung-Sun
+|23charactername=exile overseer (ep.16)
 }}
 '''Additional Cast Members:'''
 * [[Lee Seung-Joon (actor)|Lee Seung-Joon]] - eunuch (ep.3)
+* [[Lee Jin (1998)|Lee Jin]] - court lady (ep.8)
+* [[Kang Myoung-Soo (1975)|Kang Myoung-Soo]] - drunk nobleman (ep.11)
 ==Trailers==
@@ Line 347: / Line 355: @@
 [[Category:2024 Unclassified Drama Series]]
 [[Category:K Unclassified Drama Series]]
-[[Category:tvN Series]]
+[[Category:tvN Drama Series]]
-[[Category:2024 tvN Series]]
+[[Category:2024 tvN Drama Series]]
 <!-- Sejak: Charmed Deceit -->

Difference between revisions of "Captivating The King"

Latest revision as of 14:17, 10 August 2025

Contents

User Rating

Profile

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Notes

Cast

Important Characters

Yi In's Group

Kang Hee-Soo's Group

Royal Palace

Royal Court

Qing Group

Principal Director Park Jong-Hwan's Group

Others

Trailers

Episode Ratings

Comments

Leave a Comment

Comments

External Links