Captivating the King Episode 3 Preview: Famous director, Jo Nam-gook known for his top hit series The Good Detective is back with a historical romance drama with a spoonful of twists and turns, Starring top-notch actors like Jo Jung-suk, Shin Sae-kyeong, and Lee Shin-young, Captivating the King (세작, 매혹된 자들) has all the fun and spice in it to make the viewers sit back and watch throughout. Both Netflix and TV are distributing the series, meaning its potential is global.
Captivating the King Episode 3 Preview
Captivating the King Plot
Lee In is a prince with a caring older brother, King Lee Sun. Pledging loyalty to his brother, Lee In is taken hostage by the Qing Dynasty. Unfortunately, King Lee Sun misinterprets this loyalty as betrayal, leading to a strained relationship. Lee In suffers emotionally due to his brother’s resentment.
During his time as a hostage, Lee In encounters an unknown baduk player who captivates him with her skills. Eventually, circumstances unfold, and Lee In ascends to the throne as the king. Despite holding a powerful position, he grapples with internal sadness and vulnerability.
Kang Hee Soo, previously known as a skilled but unknown baduk player, crosses paths with Prince Lee In and falls in love with him. However, fate takes a twist as she becomes a spy with a mission for revenge. Her journey involves approaching King Lee In, adding complexities to their intertwined destinies.
Captivating the King Cast
The three main roles are done by Jo Jung-suk as Lee In, Shin Sae-kyeong as Kang Hee-soo/ Kang Mong-woo and Lee Shin-young as Kim Myung-ha. The other supporting actors are Park Ye-young, Jo Sung-ha, Choi Dae-hoon, Yang Kyung-won, Lee Kyu-hoe, Son Hyun-joo, Na Hyun-woo, Jang Young-nam, Ahn Shi-ha, Kang Hong-suk, Han Dong-hee, Song Sang-eun, Jung Suk-yong, Jeon Soo-ji and more.
Captivating the King Episode List
The historical romance melodrama is expected to have 16 episodes in total.
Where to Watch Captivating the King
The series will stream on Netflix, every Saturday and Sunday.
Captivating the King Episode 3 Indian Release Date and Time
The South Korean TV series episodes will air from January 21, 2024, each with a runtime of 70 minutes. Episode 3 of the series will air on January 27 on Netflix at 8:30 pm.
Captivating the King Episode 3 Prediction
In the third episode, Myung-ha will not reveal Hee-soo’s identity to the Grand Prince but he will confront her and might trigger her. Since he loves her very much, hopefully, he won’t blackmail her but there are also chances of that, given he wants to marry her no matter what. Lee In will feel upset because Myung-ha knows much about Mong-woo/Hee-soo whom he has been becoming close. He will worry as he believes there is a secret behind him that only Myung-ha knows and will want to know it.
The King will become severely ill and the decision will be made. Obviously, Lee In will ascend to the throne but his position will become a huge concern for every opposing ministers. More and more hazards will be on his way and he will have to cross all the barriers.
Captivating the King Episodes 1 and 2 Recap
As the Joseon Dynasty faces its downfall, the King makes a difficult decision to surrender to the Qing Dynasty. Grand Prince Lee In and some people from the palace are sent as captives for two years. The departure leaves the people in despair, uncertain of their beloved Prince’s fate. Lee In, however, befriends Emperor Qing’s favourite brother, using their connection to help the captives.
After years, Grand Prince Lee In returns with some captives, demanding them as a gift. However, manipulations unfold, leading to the King’s hatred towards Lee In, believing him to be a spy. The Queen and Queen Dowager have conflicting desires for the throne, and amidst this chaos, the King’s illness worsens. Lee In is asked to leave the palace, and a soldier is appointed to tail him.
The Minister of War and the Queen attempt to turn the King against Lee In to promote Prince Royal as the next King. Lee In, uninterested in the throne, simply wishes to stay by his brother’s side. Outside the palace, Lee In encounters a Baduk player, becoming fascinated by the game. Unbeknownst to him, the Baduk player is Kang Hee-soo, the daughter of his master, disguised as a man. She dreams of playing Baduk with the Grand Prince and is secretly working to ransom captives from the Qing Dynasty.
As Lee In’s friendship with Hee-soo deepens, he remains unaware of her true identity. They promise to play Baduk whenever it drizzles, and Hee-soo, disguised as a man named Mong-woo, develops feelings for Lee In. Amid their growing friendship, numerous plots against Lee In and Hee-soo unfold. The King’s request for a spy adds to the intrigue, and the episode concludes with Myung-ha, the soon-to-be husband of Hee-soo discovering her disguise and confronting her, leaving viewers curious about the future revelations.
Also read: Captivating the King Episodes 1 and 2 Recap and Review: A Blooming Tale of War and Love