Captivating the King TV Series (2024) – Watch Online, Release Date, Cast, Episodes, Story, Platform, Trailer, Poster, Review

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Captivating the King TV Series Details
Original title | 세작, 매혹된 자들 |
Also known as | Sejak, 細作, 魅惑된 子들, Spy, the Fascinated, Sejak, maehokdoen jadeul |
Country | South Korea |
Language | Korean |
Genres | Period drama, Romance, Melodrama |
Season | 1 |
Episodes | 16 |
Release date | January 21 – March 3, 2024 |
Aired on | Thursday, Friday |
Running time | 70min |
Age rating | 18+ |
Starring | Jo Jung-suk, Shin Se-kyung, Lee Shin-young |
Developed by | Studio Dragon (planning) |
Directed by | Cho Nam-guk |
Written by | Kim Seon-deok |
Produced by | Park Chang-joo, Kim Na-kyung, Kang Ha-yeon |
Executive producers | Kwon Byung-wook, Kim Seok-won, Cho So-yeon |
Cinematography by | Kim Seung-ho, Joo Sung-min, Cha Young-hu |
Edited by | Oh Sang-hwan, Bang Soo-yeon |
Music by | Park Se-joon |
Production Company | C-JeS Studios |
Original Network | tvN |
About Captivating the King TV Series
Captivating the King (Korean: 세작, 매혹된 자들) is a South Korean Period drama, Romance, Melodrama television series written by Kim Seon-deok and directed by Cho Nam-guk starring Jo Jung-suk, Shin Se-kyung, and Lee Shin-young.
Filming of the series began in March 2023.
Cast & Characters
Main
- Jo Jung-suk as Yi In / Grand Prince Jinhan
King of Joseon who is a baduk genius. - Shin Se-kyung as Kang Hee-soo / Kang Mong-woo
Kang Hee-soo: A woman who disguises herself as a man and becomes a spy to take revenge.
Kang Mong-woo: A genius baduk player who later becomes Yi In’s close friend. - Lee Shin-young as Kim Myung-ha
A nobleman who is good at both archery and swordsmanship.
Supporting
Important Characters
- Choi Dae-hoon as Yi Seon
Yi In’s older brother. - Lee Gyu-hoe as Park Jong-hwan
Royal Queen Dowager Park’s older brother. - Yang Kyung-won as Yoo Hyun-bo
An assistant section chief of the Ministry of Rites who will do anything for the sake of wealth and fame. - Jo Sung-ha as Kim Jong-bae
Kim Myung-ha’s father, the minister of military affairs. - Son Hyun-joo as Kang Hang-sun
Kang Hee-soo’s father and Yi In’s teacher who is the Chief State Councillor.
Yi In’s People
- Kang Hong-seok as Joo Sang-hwa
Yi In’s royal guard. - Park Ye-young as Court Lady Dong
Yi In’s lady-in-waiting who is surrounded by secrets. - TBA as Ji Nam-gyu
A physician at Naeuiwon. - Kim Ki-nam as Eunuch Kim
Kang Hee-soo’s People
- Na Hyun-woo as Chu Dal-ha
Kang Hee-soo’s assistant who is a former military officer. - Song Sang-eun as Ja Geun-nyeon
Kang Hee-soo’s friend and servant. - Han Dong-hee as Hong-jang
Kang Hee-soo’s friend and Yoo Hyun-bo’s sister, who is a courtesan. - Jung Seok-yong as Se-dong
A spy with a pure and upright personality. - Go Soo-hee as Jeom Yi-ne
Se-dong’s wife, also a spy. - Kim Bo-yoon as Bun-young
An assistant court lady and a spy. - Lee Yoon-hee as Kim Je-nam
Kang Hang-sun’s old friend who is a former high-ranking local government official.
Royal Family
- Jang Young-nam as Royal Queen Dowager Park
Yi In’s biological mother. - Ahn Se-eun as Royal Princess Jangryeong
Eldest daughter of the late king Yi Seon and Yi In’s niece. - Hong Jun-woo as Grand Prince Moonseong
Son of the late king Yi Seon and Yi In’s nephew. - Ha Seo-yoon as Queen Oh
Yi In’s wife. - Jeon Su-ji as Court Lady Han
Royal Queen Dowager Park’s lady-in-waiting.
Members of the Court
- Um Hyo-sup as Oh Wook-hwan
Queen Oh’s father. - Baek Seok-gwang as Min Ji-hwan
Park Jong-hwan’s right-hand man. - Kim Seo-ha as Min Sang-hyo
Kim Myung-ha’s friend and Min Ji-hwan’s younger brother. - Jo Jae-ryong as Jung Je-pyo
A Qing Dynasty official who serves as an interpreter.
Extended
- Ahn Si-ha as Queen Kim
Yi Seon’s wife.
Special Appearance
- Song Ji-woo as a courtesan
Storyline
The series depicts the cruel love story of Yi In (Jo Jung-suk), a miserable king who has no one around him that he can trust and is in danger of both royal and political power struggles, and Kang Hee-soo (Shin Se-kyung), who tries to deceive him for revenge but ends up falling in love with him.
Captivating the King Episodes
Captivating the King Release Date
It aired on tvN from January 21 to March 3, 2024, every Saturday and Sunday at 21:20 (KST). It is also available for streaming on TVING in South Korea and Netflix in selected regions.