Starring Jo Jung-Suk as King Lee In and Shin Se-Kyung as Kang Hee-Soo/Mong-Woo, the popular K-drama Captivating the King‘s episode 11 revolves around the aftermath of disrespecting a royal command.
At the end of episode 10, it appears Principal Director Park Jong-Hwan discovers that a court maid replaced Princess Jangryeong’s place. According to Hee-Soo’s plan, a substitute is sent to marry the Qing Prince.
Captivating the King episode 11 begins with Hee-Soo telling her partner-in-crime Kim Myung-Ha that she will take all the blame. The next scene shows her revealing the truth to King Lee In. She comes clean to him before Jong-Hwan manipulates the situation and exposes her plan. Lee In gets furious on learning that she disrespected his royal command once again.
Captivating the King episode 11 spoilers: Jo Jung-Suk covers up Shin Se-Kyung’s crime
In Captivating the King episode 11, Shin Se-Kyung’s Hee-Soo tells King Lee In (Jo Jung-Suk) that she planned an escape for Princess Jangryeong. She sent a court lady in place of her who would also work as a spy at the Qing.
Lee In gets worried that if anyone finds out then war will be followed between two kingdoms. Angry, he asks Hee-Soo why she confessed her crime even after knowing that it is a high treason and she can be executed for it. He further asks, “Did you expect me to forgive your crimes because I am in love with you?” She responds by saying that her actions towards him are unacceptable but her feelings for him are real.
When Principal Director Park Jong-Hwan reports the princess drama to King Lee In, the latter acts surprised. The king initially makes Jong-Hwan believe that he is ready to take action against the culprits. A flashback scene appears, and it reveals that the Principal Director has not seen or verified whether the bride princess was fake or not. Also, Hee-Soo’s statement helps the case in their favor.
Lee In then asks Jong-Hwan if he is sure that the bride is not the princess. With no evidence, Jong-Hwan becomes agitated. The king advises him to let the matter go and if the Qing Prince or anyone else hears about it, Lee In will assume that Jong-Hwan is behind it. Hence, Jo Jung-Suk’s character covers up Hee-Soo’s crime.
Captivating the King episode 11 ending: Did Shin Se-Kyung agree to stay by Jo Jung-Suk’s side?
Aside from political situations, Captivating the King episode 11 also focuses on King Lee In and Hee-Soo’s relationship. Even though he believes she has returned to seek revenge, he accepts all her flaws and falls in love with her.
Shin Se-Kyung’s character, on the other hand, finds herself in a difficult situation. Her heart lies with the King but she also has people relying on her to seek revenge on Lee In. In the episode, Jo Jung-Suk’s character asks her if she is ready to stay by his side. He mentions that he will wait for her answer.
Towards the episode 11 ending, the two characters meet as it rains outside, forming a romantic atmosphere. She says, “I will endure any sufferings that may follow. I will stay by your side.” He feels relieved and hugs her tightly. The episode ends with a frightening thunder, indicating a sign of a bad omen.
Captivating the King airs twice a week on Netflix and tvN.
