Captivating the King () is a 2024 South Korean television series starring Jo Jung-suk, Shin Se-kyung, and Lee Shin-young. It aired on tvN from January 21, to March 3, 2024, every Saturday and Sunday at 21:20 (KST). It is also available for streaming on TVING in South Korea, and on Netflix in selected regions.
Synopsis
The series depicts the cruel love story of Yi In (Jo Jung-suk), a miserable king who has no one around him that he can trust and is in danger of both royal and political power struggles, and Kang Hee-soo (Shin Se-kyung), who tries to deceive him for revenge but ends up falling in love with him.
Cast and characters
Main
King of Joseon who is a baduk genius.
- Kang Hee-soo
A woman who disguises herself as a man and becomes a spy to take revenge.
- Kang Mong-woo: a genius baduk player who later becomes Yi In's close friend.
A nobleman who is good at both archery and swordsmanship.
Supporting
Important characters
Yi In's older brother.
- Lee Gyu-hoe as Park Jong-hwan
Royal Queen Dowager Park's older brother.
an assistant section chief of the Ministry of Rites who will do anything for the sake of wealth and fame.
Kim Myung-ha's father who is the minister of military affairs.
Kang Hee-soo's father and Yi In's teacher who is the Chief State Councillor.
Yi In's people
Yi In's royal guard.
Yi In's lady-in-waiting who is surrounded by secrets.
A physician at naeuiwon.
Kang Hee-soo's people
- Na Hyun-woo as Chu Dal-ha
Kang Hee-soo's assistant who is a former military officer.
- Song Sang-eun as Ja Geun-nyeon
Kang Hee-soo's friend and servant.
- Han Dong-hee as Hong-jang
Kang Hee-soo's friend and Yoo Hyun-bo's sister who is a courtesan.
- Jung Seok-yong as Se-dong
A spy who has pure and upright personality.
Se-dong's wife who is a spy.
An assistant court lady and a spy.
- Lee Yoon-hee as Kim Je-nam
Kang Hang-sun's old friend who is a former high-ranking local government official.
Royal family
Yi In's biological mother.
- Ahn Se-eun as Royal Princess Jangryeong
Eldest daughter of the late king Yi Seon and Yi In's niece.
- Hong Jun-woo as Grand Prince Moonseong
son of the late king Yi Seon and Yi In's nephew.
Yi In's wife.
Royal Queen Dowager Park's lady-in-waiting.
Members of the court
Queen Oh's father.
- Baek Seok-gwang as Min Ji-hwan
Park Jong-hwan's right-hand man.
- Kim Seo-ha as Min Sang-hyo
Kim Myung-ha's friend and Min Ji-hwan's younger brother.
- Jo Jae-ryong as Jung Je-pyo
A Qing Dynasty official who serves as an interpreter.
Extended
Yi Seon's wife.
Special appearance
Production
Filming of the series began in March 2023.
Original soundtrack
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Viewership
Notes
References
External links