Episode 2
Captivating the King - 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.
Captivating the King: Season 1 - 16 Episode s
1x1 - Episode 1
January 21, 2024
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.
1x2 - Episode 2
January 21, 2024
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.
1x3 - Episode 3
January 27, 2024
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.
1x4 - Episode 4
January 28, 2024
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.
1x5 - Episode 5
February 2, 2024
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.
1x6 - Episode 6
February 3, 2024
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.
1x7 - Episode 7
February 8, 2024
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.
1x8 - Episode 8
February 9, 2024
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.
1x9 - Episode 9
February 10, 2024
1x10 - Episode 10
February 10, 2024
1x11 - Episode 11
February 17, 2024
1x12 - Episode 12
February 18, 2024
1x13 - Episode 13
February 24, 2024
1x14 - Episode 14
February 25, 2024
1x15 - Episode 15
March 2, 2024
1x16 - Episode 16
March 3, 2024