[Drama 2024]Captivating the King/Sejak, 세작, 매혹된 자들

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JungSeokYong confirmed cast for tvN drama CaptivatingTheKing, he will acts Se-dong who is the best maker of leather shoes in Joseon and ShinSaeKyeong's supporter.

 

 

 

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Shin Se Kyung Can’t Hide Her Nervousness In Heart-Fluttering Encounter With Jo Jung Suk In “Captivating The King”

Drama Preview

Jan 17, 2024

by S. Nam

 

tvN’s upcoming drama “Captivating the King” has unveiled new stills of Jo Jung Suk and Shin Se Kyung!

Penned by “The Crowned Clown” writer Kim Sun Deok, “Captivating the King” will tell the love story of King Yi In (Jo Jung Suk), a miserable monarch who feels empty inside despite his high position, and Kang Hee Soo (Shin Se Kyung), whose initial plot of revenge against him transforms into an unexpected attraction.

The newly released stills depict Kang Hee Soo, who is a professional Go player disguised as a man, helping King Yi In put on his dopo (traditional clothing) due to his injury. The two create a heart-fluttering moment as they stand close enough to be able to hear one another’s heartbeat.

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Furthermore, King Yi In fixates his gaze on Kang Hee Soo as he stares at her with great curiosity. Meanwhile, Kang Hee Soo appears stiff with tension, barely able to breath under King Yi In’s intense gaze. Eventually, King Yi In grabs Kang Hee Soo’s wrist after she brushes his shoulder, and Kang Hee Soo locks eyes with King Yi Soo, creating a heart-fluttering moment.

 

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https://www.soompi.com/article/1637825wpp/shin-se-kyung-cant-hide-her-nervousness-in-heart-fluttering-encounter-with-jo-jung-suk-in-captivating-the-king

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tvN drama CaptivatingTheKing still cuts, broadcast on Jan 21.

 

 

 

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New casting news! .

 

KangHongSeok confirmed cast for tvN drama CaptivatingTheKing, he will act as Joo Sang-hwa who is ChoJungSeok’s bodyguard warrior. Broadcast on Jan 21.

 

 

 

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Jo Jung Suk Charismatically Shields Shin Se Kyung From Threats In “Captivating The King”

Drama Preview

Jan 19, 2024

by M. Lim

 

tvN’s upcoming drama “Captivating the King” has unveiled new stills of Jo Jung Suk and Shin Se Kyung!

Penned by “The Crowned Clown” writer Kim Sun Deok, “Captivating the King” will tell the love story of King Yi In (Jo Jung Suk), a miserable monarch who feels empty inside despite his high position, and Kang Hee Soo (Shin Se Kyung), whose initial plot of revenge against him transforms into an unexpected attraction.

Yang Kyung Won takes on the role of Yoo Hyun Bo, the ruthless chief royal inspector who is willing to do anything for wealth and honor.

The newly unveiled stills showcase Prince Yi In shielding Kang Hee Soo amidst a tense street confrontation with Yoo Hyun Bo’s gang.

 

As he protects Kang Hee Soo with his piercing gaze, even Yoo Hyun Bo and his associates appear intimidated by the commanding aura exuded by Yi In. These new stills provide a glimpse of Prince Yi In’s rugged charm, a facet that has been elusive until this moment.

 

The production team commented, “Yi In and Kang Hee Soo fateful encounter continues without knowing each other’s true identities. Please look forward to how Yi In will protect Shin Se Kyung from the threats posed by Yoo Hyun Bo and how their relationship transforms through this pivotal moment.”

“Captivating the King” will premiere on January 21 at 9:20 p.m. KST.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1638204wpp/jo-jung-suk-charismatically-shields-shin-se-kyung-from-threats-in-captivating-the-king

 

 

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Drama Confrontation...Jo Jung-seok X Shin Se-kyung's 'Three Works' → Park Shin-hye 'Doctor Slump' - Lee Ji-a 'Solver', Expected Works Pour in

 

 

The dramas that heated up 2023 are about to end. To put it another way, the release of the works that made 2024 a long-awaited year is just around the corner.

 

 

First, actors Jo Jung-seok and Shin Se-kyung's cable channel tvN's new Saturday-Sunday drama 'Sejak, The Bewitched' (written by Kim Seon-deok, directed by Jo Nam-guk) opens.

 

'Sejak, Those Bewitched' is a story about the cruel fate of King Yi-in, who holds a high position but has a lowly heart, and a woman who becomes Sejak (a spy) to bring down him. It is a fictional historical drama based on imagination, and is about a spy called 'Sejak' who hides his identity and secretly finds out secrets or situations and provides information.

 

Jo Jung-seok and Shin Se-kyung will meet as a deluded king and Sejak, who seeks his heart, and will portray a narrative of cruel fate. In particular, expectations are heightened as Shin Se-kyung plays her first role as a cross-dressing woman.

 

At the previous production press conference, Jo Jung-seok said, "Shin Se-kyung is an actress who I have always said that I would like to act with her. Everyone around me knows that. When we actually worked together, our chemistry was like a nag to say the least." “It’s 11 points. Oh, wasn’t it a perfect 10?” he joked. Shin Se-kyung, who heard this, also added, "I think our chemistry is 1,000 points," and boasted of their extraordinary chemistry. Meanwhile, 'Sejak, The Bewitched' will be aired for the first time at 9:20 pm on the 21st and will be specially scheduled for episodes 1 and 2 in a row.

 

https://mydaily.co.kr/page/view/2024012003143727333

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Premiere Watch: Captivating the King

by missvictrix

Time slot: Saturday-Sunday
Broadcaster: tvN
Genre: Sageuk, romance
Episode count: 16

Reasons to watch: Jo Jung-seok! Baduk! Palace intrigue! The latest sageuk to hit town stars Jo Jung-seok, going from crown prince to king, and Shin Se-kyung, going from cross-dressing baduk genius to, well, something else later on in our tale. The promos promise an emotional and layered story brimming with the complex history between our two leads, and everything the comes between them. Also starring are: Lee Shin-young, Park Ye-young, Jo Sung-ha (perennial baddie?), Choi Dae-hoon (excellent wild card actor), and Jang Young-nam (currently killing it in Like Flowers in Sand), among others.

 

In order to make way for the Asian Games, Captivating the King will air both premiere episodes on Sunday this week, and then resume with its Saturday-Sunday scheduling.

TL;DR: Jo Jung-seok, Shin Se-kyung, baduk, and baddies

 

https://www.dramabeans.com/2024/01/premiere-watch-captivating-the-king/

 

Pictures from the press conference

 

 

https://www.mhnse.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=249251

 

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Song Ji-woo makes a special appearance in tvN's 'Sejak, The Bewitched'...Working with Jo Jung-seok [Official]

 

 

Actress Song Ji-woo will make a special appearance in the drama 'Sejak, The Bewitched'.

 

tvN's new Saturday-Sunday drama 'Sejak, The Bewitched' (directed by Jo Nam-guk/written by Kim Seon-deok/planned by Studio Dragon/produced by C-JeS), which is scheduled to be aired for the first time on the 21st, is a fictional historical drama based on imagination, about King Yi-in, who holds a high position but has a humble heart. It is a drama depicting the cruel fate of (played by Jo Jeong-seok) and the woman who became Sejak (a spy) to bring him down.

 

According to her agency Blade Entertainment, Song Ji-woo appears as a courtesan with a neat and beautiful appearance. She appears in front of Lee In, who is looking for alcohol to forget the pain, and creates a thrilling atmosphere with his elegant speaking skills, adding to the tension of the play.

 

Song Ji-woo, who debuted in the MBC drama 'Dragon King Bowhasa' in 2019, has continued to work steadily since then and has proven her stable acting skills. In particular, through several works such as Netflix's 'The Glory', 'Love Battle', and 'Into Your Time', she left a mark on viewers as a villain character that causes anger, making them even more excited about her future actions.

 

As Song Ji-woo has continued to undergo a unique transformation by showing acting that perfectly blends into the character in each work, attention is focused on the new side she will show through 'Sejak, The Fascinated.'

Meanwhile, 'Sejak, The Bewitched' will be broadcast for the first time on Sunday, January 21, 2024, and will be specially organized for the first and second consecutive episodes.

 

https://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2024011908235232473&MS2

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Kang Hong-seok confirmed to appear in tvN's 'Sejak'... Jo Jung-seok transforms into a bodyguard

 

 

Actor Kang Hong-seok transforms into a guard warrior in tvN's 'Sejak, The Bewitched' and shows off his new acting charm. On the 19th, Jam Entertainment announced that Kang Hong-seok will appear in tvN's 'Sejak, The Fascinated.'

 

'Sejak, The Bewitched' (written by Kim Seon-deok/directed by Jo Nam-guk/hereinafter 'Sejak') depicts the cruel fate of King Yi-in (Jo Jeong-seok), who holds a high position but has a lowly heart, and the woman who becomes Sejak (a spy) to bring him down. It's a story. 

 

Kang Hong-seok plays the role of Joo Sang-hwa, Lee In's bodyguard. Joo Sang-hwa is a loyalist who stays by Jinhan Prince Lee In's side all the time after fighting with him against the Qing army. He is a warm character who knows not only martial arts but also Lee In's heart and helps him

 

Kang Hong-seok's appearance in 'Sejak, The Bewitched' is his first move of the new year, and he has appeared in musicals such as 'Kinky Boots' and 'Death Note' as well as tvN's 'What's Wrong with Secretary Kim', 'Hotel Del Luna', 'Cheap Cheonlima Mart', It is expected to be an opportunity to show a new transformation for him, who showed his unique charm in small screen dramas such as KBS' 'Doctor Prisoner' and 'Daebak Real Estate'.

Meanwhile, tvN's 'Sejak, The Bewitched' will be aired for the first time at 9:20 pm on the 21st and will be specially scheduled for the first and second consecutive episodes.

 

https://www.etnews.com/20240119000080

 

 

Jeong Seok-yong appears in ‘Sejak, The Bewitched’… Shin Se-kyung's assistant transformation

 

 

Actor Jeong Seok-yong appears in 'Sejak, The Bewitched'. tvN's new Saturday-Sunday drama 'Sejak, The Bewitched', which is set to air for the first time on the 21st, depicts the cruel fate of Lee In (Jo Jeong-seok), a king with a high position but a lowly heart, and the woman who becomes Sejak (a spy) to bring him down. .

 

Jeong Seok-yong played the role of Se-dong, a man with the greatest dexterity in Joseon. Se-dong, who first met Kang Hang-sun (Son Hyeon-joo), who entered the Hanyang capital as a scholar in the countryside a long time ago, as a boarding house owner, is a character who naturally becomes Se-jak after experiencing great upheaval. With a pure and upright personality, he is expected to play the role of a reliable helper to Hang-sun's daughter Kang Hee-soo (Shin Se-kyung).

 

The Netflix series ‘D.P.’ released last year. In Season 2, Jeong Seok-yong received favorable reviews for his portrayal of Warrant Officer Oh Min-woo, a villain who shook up the ROK Armed Forces headquarters based on his stable acting skills. Jeong Seok-yong, who has played good and gentle characters, succeeded in transforming her image through this work.

He is also playing the role of Park Min-young's father, Kang Hyeon-mo, in the popular tvN drama 'Marry My Husband'. Expectations are also high for Jeong Seok-yong's colorful performance as Se-dong in 'Sejak, The Bewitched'.

Meanwhile, 'Sejak, The Bewitched', in which Jeong Seok-yong announced the news of her appearance, will be released for the first time on the 21st. It is scheduled to be specially organized for the first and second consecutive episodes.

 

https://m.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/A2024011716480002217

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Shin Ji-hoon sings the ‘Sejak, The Bewitched’ OST… ‘A dream that might as well be a dream’

 

 

 

According to the production team of tvN's new drama 'Sejak, The Bewitched' on the 19th, 'A Dream That Could Be a Dream', the first OST of 'Sejak, The Bewitched' sung by Shin Ji-hoon, will be released on various music platforms at 6 PM on the 21st.

The pre-released song ‘A Dream That Could Be a Dream’ is a ballad that captures the excitement that comes when love begins, and its synth sound stands out. Shin Ji-hoon debuted through the SBS singer audition program ‘K-Pop Star Season 2’ (2012-2013). He has since released songs such as ‘Story to Become a Poem’ (2021) and ‘Deep Sea’ (2022).

 

https://mobile.newsis.com/view.html?ar_id=NISX20240119_0002598785#_PA

 

 

[Melo Teaser FULL] Jung-seok X Shin Se-kyung, two people who went from best friends to lovers of each other!!!

 

 

 

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‘Sejak, Those Who Are Enchanted’ Year of the Blue Dragon 4 viewing points that will leave you mesmerized in the small screen

 

 

tvN's new Saturday-Sunday drama 'Sejak, The Bewitched' starring Jo Jung-seok and Shin Se-kyung has revealed key points to watch ahead of its first broadcast.

 

tvN's new Saturday-Sunday drama 'Sejak, The Bewitched' (directed by Jo Nam-guk, written by Kim Seon-deok) is a story about the cruel fate of King Yi-in, who holds a high position but is lowly at heart, and the woman who becomes Sejak (a spy) to bring him down. It is a fictional historical drama based on imagination, and is about a spy named ‘Sejak’ who hides her identity and secretly finds out secrets or situations and provides information. In particular, expectations are rising that Jo Jung-seok and Shin Se-kyung will meet as a deluded king and Sejak, who seeks his heart, to depict a narrative of cruel fate. Among these, ahead of the long-awaited first broadcast, the production team is raising the desire to watch the live broadcast by revealing the key points to watch for ‘Sejak, The Bewitched’.

 

#One. The full historical drama meeting ‘Jo Jeong-seok and Shin Se-kyung’

 

‘Sejak, The Bewitched’ has been highly anticipated as the perfect historical drama between Jo Jung-seok and Shin Se-kyung. In particular, the two people who have been challenging the characters of ‘the first king’ and ‘the first cross-dressing woman’ since their debut are expected to meet the public’s expectations from the first broadcast with their close acting as if they are wearing custom-made clothes.

 

Jo Jung-seok, who returned to the small screen after three years, will play the role of Prince Jinhan, ‘Lee In’, who was born with the fate of a king, and will immerse viewers with his charisma without a smile and a three-dimensional acting that is enough to be called the ‘standard king’. In addition, 'Queen of historical dramas' Shin Se-kyung plays the role of 'Kang Hee-soo (Kang Mong-woo)', who becomes a spy to overthrow the king, and continues her undefeated streak in historical dramas, showing off her various charms as a strong woman and a genius betting baduk player dressed as a man. Furthermore, Jo Jung-seok and Shin Se-kyung are expected to deceive the hearts of viewers with their fresh excitement and chemistry as Mang Hyeong-ji in the early part of the play, and in the mid-to-late part of the play, with the conflict between the king and Se-jak, who deceive and love each other for love and revenge. Accordingly, interest is already focused on the combination of the two people who will play a complete role in the historical drama.

 

#2. The king in delusion vs. Sejak targeting his heart,

 

'Sejak, Those Bewitched' depicts the fierce battle of love and revenge unfolding in a cruel fate between 'Lee In', an ill-fated prince who was falsely accused of Sejak, and 'Kang Hee-soo (Kang Mong-woo)', who goes beyond the status of a woman and pioneers her own destiny. . In the play, Lee In is a character who suffers from agony as he is pushed aside by the momentum of neutralization outside the country, and internally, due to the issue of succession to the throne, he is skeptical about the politics of the royal servants who do not care about the well-being of the people. Among these, the encounter with Kang Hee-su, a confident baduk player who boasts the best baduk skills in the capital city, comes as a curiosity to Lee In, who is sick of the secret fighting in the palace. Kang Hee-su is a character who disguises himself as a man and sweeps the city's betting board with his excellent baduk skills in order to redeem the people who were captured by the Qing. Through the game of baduk, where they hide their identities and genders, the two seep into each other like a drizzle and develop into a heart-shaking relationship. However, later, Lee In and Kang Hee-soo are caught up in a whirlwind of ironic fate, reuniting with the king under the call of 'revenge', and the suspenseful story depicting love for the object of revenge is an all-time great story that you cannot escape once you fall in love with the differentiated fun. It foreshadows a melodrama.

 

#3. From ‘trends’ Lee Shin-young and Park Ye-young to ‘trustworthy treasures’ Son Hyun-joo, Jo Seong-ha and Jang Young-nam

The lineup of main and supporting actors, led by Lee Shin-young (as Kim Myeong-ha), Park Ye-young (as Dongsanggung), Son Hyun-joo (as Kang Hang-sun), Jo Seong-ha (as Kim Jong-bae), and Jang Young-nam (as Queen Consort Park), is also raising expectations. Lee Shin-young, who has emerged as a trend with her warm visuals, plays 'Kim Myeong-ha', a person with an upright personality who tries to see the world without prejudice, and later becomes a helper who has feelings for Kang Hee-soo and sets up a confrontation with Lee In, raising interest as a subtle love triangle is predicted. Park Ye-yeong plays the role of ‘Dong Sang-gung’, a secret court lady who assists her second-in-command and is a powerful figure in the palace. As she is the only witness who knows Lee In's fatal secret that no one knows, interest in her is heightened by the secret charm that Park Ye-young exudes. In addition, 'trustworthy actors' Son Hyeon-joo, Jo Seong-ha, and Jang Young-nam take the center stage of the play with their solid and deep acting skills and heavy charisma, amplifying interest and expectations as they portray the royal secret struggle in the rapidly changing chaos in a more exciting way.

 

#4. ‘The Man Who Became King’ writer Kim Seon-deok

 

Even before its first broadcast, ‘The Bewitched’ is receiving favorable reviews and expectations for its high quality, given that writer Kim Seon-deok and director Cho Nam-guk have teamed up. In particular, ‘Three Works, The Bewitched’ is a new work released by writer Kim Seon-deok five years after tvN’s ‘The Man Who Became King’, which ranked first in viewership ratings and topicality in the same time slot in 2019. Accordingly, the solid writing skills of writer Kim Seon-deok, who has created a new and heavy world of historical dramas by crossing the line between orthodoxy and fusion and adding trendy imagination to historical facts, predicts that viewers will once again be drawn into the world of high-quality historical dramas. In addition, director Cho Nam-guk has continued the lineage of high-quality dramas with his brilliant and dense directing through ‘Empire of Gold’, ‘THE CHASER’, and ‘Model Detective’ series. In particular, his directing has played a leading role in making viewers focus solely on the drama with its overflowing attractive power, raising expectations for ‘Sejak, The Bewitched’ infinitely. Above all, ‘Sejak, the Bewitched’ draws attention to Sejak’s cruel love and the unpredictable and bloody secret struggle in the palace, which he ends up bewitching while trying to deceive the king. Director Cho Nam-guk will maximize immersion through detailed psychological depictions that tighten the tension with his unique strong directing skills.

Meanwhile, tvN's new Saturday-Sunday drama 'Sejak, The Charmed Ones' will be broadcast in succession for episodes 1 and 2 at 9:20 pm on the 21st.

 

https://www.ize.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=59761

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[Maeil TV] Jo Jung-seok, Shin Se-kyung, Lee Shin-young, Park Ye-young, Jang Young-nam, Lee Gyu-hoe's 'Sejak, The Bewitched' production presentation photo time 20240116 | tvN, Captivating the King

 

 

 

 

Shin Se Kyeong handsome is here | tvM ‘Sejak, The Bewitched’ production presentation

 

 

 

 

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‘Sejak, The Bewitched’… Summary, episodes, characters, and character relationships

 

Introducing the plot, several episodes, characters, and character relationships of tvN's 'Sejak, The Bewitched', which will be broadcast as a follow-up to 'Maestra'.

 

‘Sejak, The Bewitched’ depicts the story of ‘Lee In’, the king of Joseon who has all the power and wealth but an infinitely empty heart, and ‘Kang Hee-su’, who becomes Sejak to overthrow him and take revenge.

Sejak, The Bewitched’ depicts the story of ‘Lee In’, the king of Joseon who has all the power and wealth but an infinitely empty heart, and ‘Kang Hee-su’, who becomes Sejak to overthrow him and take revenge. In a struggle for power and authority, Kang Hee-su approaches Lee In with a mission to seduce him and extract important information, but ends up falling in love with him. That's how the two fall for each other. It is said to be a melodrama historical drama depicting the cruel fate of deceiving and deceiving each other for revenge.

Writer Kim Seon-deok of ‘The Man Who Became King’ wrote the screenplay, and director Jo Nam-guk of ‘The Magpies’, ‘Model Detective’, and ‘August Bride’ took charge of directing.

‘Sejak, The Bewitched’ was produced in 16 episodes and is an original drama work without an original work.

 

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The king of Joseon, whose name is stained by rumors and notoriety. From a young age, he believed he was favored, but that wasn't the reality. When he ascends to the throne, he is falsely accused of poisoning his brother, and becomes a lonely king who is shunned by everyone, called a tyrant who threw the country into chaos. Meanwhile, he meets an unknown baduk player, falls in love with him, and becomes a friend who transcends social status and age.

 

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She lost his mother early and was raised by her father. When she was young, she learned the game of baduk over her father's shoulder and became a master of baduk on her own. She had decided that she would not marry a man who could not beat him at baduk, but a man appeared who shattered that belief with one blow. This is ‘Lee In’, the king of Joseon. The noble man approaches without hesitation, and she falls helplessly for the king.

 

 

A king, Lee In, who has all the power of a country. Kang Hee-soo, a woman who became a king in order to bring him down, finally meets her king. Although she has risen to the highest point of Joseon, her heart must deceive the infinitely humble Yi-in, but she tries to win, and she falls in love with him.

The fate of these two unfolds as they aim their swords at each other's hearts. Who will be the winner of this brutal and fascinating battle? Expectations for the first broadcast are growing. Meanwhile, the first broadcast of ‘Sejak, The Bewitched’ is scheduled to be aired as a special series of episodes 1 and 2, and can be seen on tvN at 9:20 pm on the 21st.

 

https://www.mhns.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=571608

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Jo Jung Suk And Lee Shin Young Harbor Strong Feelings For Shin Se Kyung In “Captivating The King”

Drama Preview

Jan 21, 2024

by S. Nam

 

tvN’s upcoming drama “Captivating the King” has unveiled new stills ahead of the premeire!

Penned by “The Crowned Clown” writer Kim Sun Deok, “Captivating the King” will tell the love story of King Yi In (Jo Jung Suk), a miserable monarch who feels empty inside despite his high position, and Kang Hee Soo (Shin Se Kyung), whose initial plot of revenge against him transforms into an unexpected attraction.

The newly released stills depict the tense scene in which King Yi In and Kim Myung Ha (Lee Shin Young) exchange gazes with Kang Hee Soo in between them in the rain.

Kim Myung Ha is the son of King Yi In’s enemy Kim Jong Bae (Jo Sung Ha), who is the minister of military affairs. Kim Myung Ha has been harboring feelings for Kang Hee Soo, but he always gets rejected by Kang Hee Soo. Tensions rise between the relationship between Kang Hee Soo, who is keeping her true identity a secret from King Yi In, Kim Myung Ha, who has a secret, and King Yi In, who is feeling great curiosity and heart-fluttering excitement toward Kang Hee Soo. Furthermore, as Kang Hee Soo and Yi In promised to play Go when it rained, viewers are curious what will unfold during this coincidental meeting.

The newly released stills depict the starkly different facial expressions of the three. King Yi In gazes upward with excitement and curiosity on his face for this long-awaited encounter with Kang Hee Soo, the only friend that he plays Go with. In contrast, Kim Myung Ha is glaring at someone with a sharp gaze. Meanwhile, Kang Hee Soo looks flustered as she tries to avoid King Yi In’s eyes.

 

 

“Captivating the King” will premiere on January 21 at 9:20 p.m. KST.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1638326wpp/jo-jung-suk-and-lee-shin-young-harbor-strong-feelings-for-shin-se-kyung-in-captivating-the-king

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i just finished ep 1...i loved it...i can't wait the next ep.

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Here are the ratings for Episode 1! .

 

“Welcome To Samdalri” Ends On Highest Ratings Of Its Run; “My Happy Ending” And “Live Your Own Life” Hit New All-Time Highs

tvN’s new drama “Captivating the King,” which airs in an overlapping time slot, premiered to an average nationwide rating of 4.0 percent for its first episode.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1638477wpp/welcome-to-samdalri-ends-on-highest-ratings-of-its-run-my-happy-ending-and-live-your-own-life-hit-new-all-time-highs

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Event: Latest Drama Tropes: 3 scenes from a drama

 

 

Select the scenes based on the tropes if you could be the lead in a Drama!!! 

 

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Captivating the King: Episodes 1-2

by mistyisles

“Captivating” is the word! Stunning visuals, beautiful music, and an engaging emotional undercurrent all add up to an impactful opening week for Captivating the King, which gives us compelling heroes, political scheming… and perhaps a newfound appreciation for the rain.

 

 

EPISODES 1-2

 

Captivating the King’s grim opening introduces a Joseon caught between the Ming and Qing dynasties. Our hero, the current GRAND PRINCE JIN-HAN (Jo Jung-seok), is face-to-face with the few survivors of a grisly battle against Qing invaders when he’s called back to the palace: Joseon is surrendering. It only gets worse from there, because the terms of surrender include the transfer of hostages to Qing… and Jin-han is numbered among them.

Jin-han’s brother, KING LEE SUN (Choi Dae-hoon), tearfully orders him to survive and return safe and sound, insisting Jin-han address him as “hyung” instead of “Your Majesty” as they say their goodbyes. Only to his mentor, CHIEF STATE COUNCILOR KANG HANG-SOON (Sohn Hyun-joo), does Jin-han admit that he’s terrified. But he’s also trying to make the best of a terrible situation: if he can learn how the enemy operates, he can find a way to beat them someday.

To that end, he ingratiates himself with Qing’s Prince Rui as a favored baduk opponent and companion, which enables him to negotiate better conditions for himself and his people. He keeps Lord Kang updated on his progress, each letter increasing in enthusiasm until he’s finally released from captivity. The people rejoice at his homecoming, but when he arrives at the palace, he’s met with strange and sudden hostility.

 

In Jin-han’s absence, the QUEEN (Ahn Shi-ha) and her brother, MINISTER OF MILITARY AFFAIRS KIM JONG-BAE (Jo Sung-ha), have been plotting to take control of the court. Although the queen has finally given birth to a son, the king has yet to appoint him crown prince, meaning Jin-han remains next in line to the throne. Thus, Minister Kim has spread rumors accusing Jin-han of forsaking his loyalty to Joseon in favor of Prince Rui. The resulting paranoia has poisoned the king beyond recognition. Gone is the man who tenderly embraced his brother; this king chews his nails until they bleed and pours out his medicine because he believes everyone wants him dead.

Minister Kim has Jin-han followed as he goes from gibang to forest trying to find something to soothe the pain of his brother’s rejection (Jin-han easily evades the spy, but his heartbreak is much harder to shake off). Drawn by shouts of excitement, Jin-han happens upon a lively game of baduk. The young scholar who wins collects the loser’s table and stones as a prize, boasting that only Grand Prince Jin-han has the skills to beat him. The crowd instantly launches into gossip about Jin-han’s rumored fealty to Qing, but the young scholar jumps to his defense and storms away before Jin-han can reveal his identity.

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https://www.dramabeans.com/2024/01/captivating-the-king-episodes-1-2/

 

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Despite the scary previews. She will forgive him, because it was the last advice her father gave him. Warning him to become that to protect himself, so his sacrifice would be the last most painful he gave. 

 

She will remember the conversation her father had with her, that he would find himself having to do that. when it threatens to truly change him, he won't be there, he knows she has been pretending to be a man and has ended up befriending him.

 

That's why her father said, you talk like you know him, OK. I'll play my wonderful naive daughter, with my naive king material pupil. Oh, they have met through baduk. As good a baduk player as you.

 

So he warned her, my student has too much king material, that cant be manipulated like the king. A great man amongst men, thats the king brother, not his son. One of us is going to end up dead for it, most likely me". 

 

When they kill me, mourn, heal to forgive, and be his friend and confidant in my place, so he doesnt become like the king. A game of baduk, when that time comes, to captivate him, protect one another, to not be alone, to remember me, and all i taught the both of you.

 

It's going to a really good one when he falls for her like the war minister"s son.Depends on if its written it as a tragedy, or a finding a way back when he does, and she resists. 

 

 

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Here are the ratings for Episode 3! .

 

“Knight Flower” And “Flex X Cop” Hit New All-Time Ratings Highs As “Doctor Slump” Joins Race

tvN’s new drama “Captivating the King” earned a nationwide average of 3.3 percent for its third episode.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1639483wpp/knight-flower-and-flex-x-cop-hit-new-all-time-ratings-highs-as-doctor-slump-joins-race