Carrying the sageuk genre, “Captivating the King” succeeded in captivating the hearts of the audience, thanks to a storyline full of intrigue regarding politics and the struggle for power. Additionally, the characters themselves are captivating. Among them, some form truly compelling duos.
There are quite a few duos that steal the spotlight in “Captivating the King.” For example, consider the following eight pairs. Their teamwork in every episode is successful in grabbing attention!
Warning: This article contains spoilers.
1. The moment Yi In (Jo Jung Suk) played baduk with Kang Mong Woo (Shin Se Kyung) was truly iconic. It ranged from thrilling to infuriating.
Shin Se Kyung and Jo Jung Suk in Captivating the King (twitter.com/CJnDrama)2. Yi In also shares great chemistry with his most loyal bodyguard, Joo Sang Hwa (Kang Hong Seok). There are plenty of hilarious moments between this duo!
Kang Hong Seok and Jo Jung Suk in Captivating the King (twitter.com/CJnDrama)3. Using her real name, Kang Hee Soo (Shin Se Kyung) shares a bond akin to siblings with her personal servant, Jageunnyeon (Song Sang Eun).
Song Sang Eun and Shin Se Kyung in Captivating the King (twitter.com/CJnDrama)4. Kang Hee Soo also shares a close friendship with Hongjang (Han Dong Hee). Unfortunately, this duo was separated by death in a tragic incident.
Han Dong Hee and Shin Se Kyung in Captivating the King (twitter.com/studiodragonKR)5. As gidaeryeong, Kang Mong Woo not only plays baduk with King Yi In but also with the Grand Prince Munseong (Choi Ye Chan).
Choi Ye Chan and Shin Se Kyung in Captivating the King (doc. tvN/Captivating the King)6. The chemistry between Grand Prince Munseong and his older sister, Princess Jangryeong (Ahn Se Eun), is equally beautiful and nostalgic.
Ahn Se Eun and Choi Ye Chan behind the scenes of Captivating the King (instagram.com/ahnseeun06)7. Min Sang Hyo (Kim Seo Ha), the extrovert, and Kim Myung Ha (Lee Shin Young), the quiet one, form a close duo of friends from start to finish.
Choi Dae Hoon and Jo Jung Suk in Captivating the King (twitter.com/CJnDrama)8. Min Sang Hyo (Kim Seo Ha), the extrovert, and Kim Myung Ha (Lee Shin Young), the quiet one, form a close duo of friends from start to finish.
Lee Shin Young and Kim Seo Ha in Captivating the King (doc. tvN/Captivating the King)The eight duos above share a chemistry that steals the spotlight. Their stories were also successful in deeply captivating “Captivating the King.” From this list, which duo is your favorite in this Korean sageuk drama?