
Captivating the King(2024)
Amid a royal and political power struggle, a king entangles with an intriguing woman — whose hidden desire for revenge transforms into unintended love.


A woman from a prestigious family helps her husband become king, but their relationship deteriorates as he takes many concubines. Tensions rise as the king seeks to control her and her family.
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Cha Joo-young
Min Won-gyeong / Queen Wongyeong

Lee Hyun-wook
Lee Bang-won / King Taejong

Lee Sung-min
Lee Seong-gye / King Taejo

Lee E-dam
Chae-ryeong

Lee Shi-a
Young-sil

Choi Deok-moon
Ha-ryoon

So Hee-jung
Court Lady Jung

Jeong Eui-soon
Court Lady Seo

Hwang Young-hee
Kyoha-daek

Kim Woo-Dam
Min Mu-Jil
The Queen Who Crowns is a drama series that first aired in 2025 exploring themes of queen, historical, 15th century, joseon dynasty (1392–1910), political, melodrama. Created by Lee Young-mi, it stars Cha Joo-young, Lee Hyun-wook, Lee Sung-min. A woman from a prestigious family helps her husband become king, but their relationship deteriorates as he takes many concubines. Tensions rise as the king seeks to control her and her family.
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