
Prince Yi In, held hostage by the Qing Dynasty, is betrayed by his brother, King Yi Seon, who once cherished him. Heartbroken, Yi In endures emotional torment. He encounters an enigmatic baduk player and becomes captivated by her. Eventually, Yi In ascends to the throne but remains emotionally weak. Kang Hui Su, a rising baduk star, falls for him but becomes a spy, seeking revenge against the king.
Synopsis: MyDramaList
Captivating the King is a Korean drama from 2024 that aired on TVING, with 16 episodes. It mixes historical, romance and drama. It stars Jo Jung Suk and Shin Sae Kyeong and is directed by Jo Nam Gook. Its story tags include Political Intrigue, Hidden Identity and Palace Setting. If you enjoyed it, try The Red Sleeve or Empress Ki.
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