Captivating the King

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2024-01-21

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

Air Date: 2024-01-21

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

Air Date: 2024-01-27

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

Air Date: 2024-01-28

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

Air Date: 2024-02-02

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

Air Date: 2024-02-03

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

Air Date: 2024-02-08

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

Air Date: 2024-02-09

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

Air Date: 2024-02-10

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 2024-02-10

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 2024-02-17

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 2024-02-18

13. Episode 13

Air Date: 2024-02-24

14. Episode 14

Air Date: 2024-02-25

15. Episode 15

Air Date: 2024-03-02

16. Episode 16

Air Date: 2024-03-03