Discover the best and most memorable episodes of Captivating the King, from fan favorites to critically acclaimed moments. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.
Amid a royal and political power struggle, a king entangles with an intriguing woman — whose hidden desire for revenge transforms into unintended love.
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.
★ 0.0/10
#2
Episode 2
S1:E2
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.
★ 0.0/10
#3
Episode 3
S1:E3
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.
★ 0.0/10
#4
Episode 4
S1:E4
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.
★ 0.0/10
#5
Episode 5
S1:E5
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.
★ 0.0/10
#6
Episode 6
S1:E6
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.
★ 0.0/10
#7
Episode 7
S1:E7
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.
★ 0.0/10
#8
Episode 8
S1:E8
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.
★ 0.0/10
#9
Episode 9
S1:E9
★ 0.0/10
#10
Episode 10
S1:E10
★ 0.0/10
#11
Episode 11
S1:E11
★ 0.0/10
#12
Episode 12
S1:E12
★ 0.0/10
#13
Episode 13
S1:E13
★ 0.0/10
#14
Episode 14
S1:E14
★ 0.0/10
#15
Episode 15
S1:E15
★ 0.0/10
#16
Episode 16
S1:E16
★ 0.0/10
Episode 1
S1:E1
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.
★ 0.0/10
Episode 2
S1:E2
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.
★ 0.0/10
Episode 3
S1:E3
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.
★ 0.0/10
Episode 4
S1:E4
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.
★ 0.0/10
Episode 5
S1:E5
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.
★ 0.0/10
Episode 6
S1:E6
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.
★ 0.0/10
Episode 7
S1:E7
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.
★ 0.0/10
Episode 8
S1:E8
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.
