Episode guide
Captivating the King: Season 1
16 episodes · first aired Jan 21, 2024
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- 1 Episode 1 Jan 21, 2024 · 1h 9m 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.
- 2 Episode 2 Jan 21, 2024 · 1h 15m 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.
- 3 Episode 3 Jan 27, 2024 · 1h 7m 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.
- 4 Episode 4 Jan 28, 2024 · 1h 18m 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.
- 5 Episode 5 Feb 2, 2024 · 1h 6m 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.
- 6 Episode 6 Feb 3, 2024 · 1h 14m 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.
- 7 Episode 7 Feb 8, 2024 · 1h 6m 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.
- 8 Episode 8 Feb 9, 2024 · 1h 11m 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.
- 9 Episode 9 Feb 10, 2024 · 1h 8m 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.
- 10 Episode 10 Feb 10, 2024 · 1h 13m 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.
- 11 Episode 11 Feb 17, 2024 · 1h 12m 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.
- 12 Episode 12 Feb 18, 2024 · 1h 17m 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.
- 13 Episode 13 Feb 24, 2024 · 1h 12m 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.
- 14 Episode 14 Feb 25, 2024 · 1h 14m 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.
- 15 Episode 15 Mar 2, 2024 · 1h 17m 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.
- 16 Episode 16 Mar 3, 2024 · 1h 13m Despite Yi In’s opposition, Hee-soo embarks on a dangerous journey to visit her father. But as months pass, their reunion remains uncertain.