Captivating the King

The one who messed up the world, the one who messed up the heart.

7.7/1020241h 10mEnded1 Season · 16 Episodes

DramaWar & PoliticsMystery

Amid a royal and political power struggle, a king entangles with an intriguing woman — whose hidden desire for revenge transforms into unintended love.

Released: Jan 21, 2024

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Seasons

Season 1

16 episodes

Top Cast

Cho Jung-seok

Lee In

Shin Sae-kyeong

Kang Hee-Soo

Lee Sin-young

Kim Myeong-ha

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