Captivating the King

  • Drama
  • War & Politics
1/21/2024
70
TV-PG

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

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

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  • For_What_It_Be

    Excellent introduction to historical k-drama genre.

    The korean acting style is a bit more broad than in the west, as are the plot points, but if you are able to get past it, then this one will captivate you. Timelines can feel a bit rushed as well.

    At the core, it is about what it means to do good in a world where power takes on a life of its own. The consequences of your choices that cascade around you.

    The performances of the two leads ground the story, as Choi Jun Seok has the presence of a king, while Shin Se-Kyung is beautiful and charming enough to believably have him fall for her, the weakest part being the cross dressing, as she is too pretty for it and a strong suspension of disbelief is required here.

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    May 9, 2025

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