Captivating the King (Korean: 세작, 매혹된 자들) is a 2024 South Korean television series starring Jo Jung-suk, Shin Se-kyung, and Lee Shin-young. 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 on Netflix in selected regions.
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Synopsis
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.
Cast and 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
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 who is 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.
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
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.
Extended
Ahn Si-ha as Queen Kim
Yi Seon's wife.
Special appearance
Song Ji-woo as a courtesan
Production
Filming of the series began in March 2023.