CAPTIVATING THE KING
I swear.
I never had any intention of betrayal.
Don't take the oath lightly.
You have the audacity to point your sword at me.
That's a form of betrayal!
What should I do
for you to trust me?
Admit that you really are a spy…
then commit suicide.
Why?
You can't do it?
Remember your last words
before I was taken to Shenyang?
That incident happened many years ago.
How could I still remember?
"Come back alive.
I won't forgive you
if you disobey my orders.
I'm your only brother...
and you are my only sister.
I'm hurt too if you're hurt.
So, be careful and come back safely."
I must have been crazy at that time.
Those words were not at all sincere from my heart.
I don't care even if Your Majesty tries to hurt me with those words.
You have loved me so much since childhood,
and I know best about that.
Yes, it used to be like that!
I thought that was my way of freedom from the Queen Mother's pressure.
So that I can survive
until ascended the throne to become king.
I…
at all…
never loved you.
I…
even though I never didn't love you, Sis.
Are you begging for your life to be saved by lying?
I can't kill myself.
My brother just killed me.
Good!
If that's what you want…
I'll kill you
with my own hands.
Do not hate me.
This is your own request.
Don't worry.
I will leave this world
without hatred and regret.
Hopefully…
Your Majesty can be free from sedition...
and become a wise king.
Sister!
What is this?
You're taking medicine you haven't tasted.
Is there anyone outside?
Isn't there anyone outside?
What is it…
Your Majesty…
Quickly call a doctor!
What?
Yes, good.
Your Highness…
If…
I'm dead now,
there will only be one person...
who makes a profit.
Just now…
you said…
You never had any intention of betrayal.
You said you weren't lying at all.
Can you swear on that?
Of.
I swear.
This is my will.
Judge…
the person who hurt me...
with your own hands...
and make it…
The Royal Prince ascends the throne to become king.
Don't…
trust anyone.
Anybody…
Please…
I'll talk later.
In…
my sister,
In.
I…
Already…
Sister.
Honourable!
The healers have arrived!
Your Majesty fainted.
Quickly treat him.
Quickly take care of him!
Forgive me.
Just kill us, Your Majesty!
Why kill you?
What do you mean?
Your Majesty…
has died.
Hongjang.
Hold on a little longer.
His Highness the Grand Prince will definitely save us.
Yes sir.
Honourable.
I immediately came when I heard the news that His Majesty the King had died.
If I die now,
there will only be one person...
who makes a profit.
This is my will.
Judge…
the person who hurt me...
with your own hands...
and make it…
The Royal Prince ascends the throne to become king.
Honourable.
I'm sure His Majesty must be very sad
because of the departure of His Majesty the King.
However, Your Majesty's illness is already serious.
My older brother…
poisoned.
Who would dare do such a brazen thing?
Who poisoned him?
The tigers have disappeared.
Now, the world will be full of hyenas.
They will attack openly
without hiding their bad intentions anymore.
Remember what you said then?
What did I say then?
You said, at that time...
I cannot refuse to be the king who rules and has power in this country
because that's my destiny.
I…
will accept that fate.
Wise decision, Your Highness.
Let's go straight to the Queen Mother's palace.
Honourable.
What is it?
We can't convince Kim Jong-bae
by order of the Queen Mother.
However,
don't we have no other solution now?
Let me wipe this blood first.
Forgive me.
Is Your Majesty…
leave a will?
Forgive me.
I was not by your side when he died.
His Majesty died suddenly.
It is impossible for him to give a will.
You are all wrong.
His Majesty the King left a will.
To whom did the King leave his will?
To me
I got the will from him.
His Majesty died suddenly.
How did you get a will from His Majesty?
This is thanks to Minister Kim.
I went to the King to prove my innocence,
but instead accepted his will.
So,
what is your majesty's will?
Your Majesty wants me to continue his throne.
Continue his throne?
What…
meaning…
"Be king.
Defend your throne and protect the nation and the people."
Nonsense!
His Majesty the King is impossible to give the will!
How impudent of you!
How dare you suspect His Majesty!
Your Majesty…
never trusted the Grand Prince since he returned from Shenyang.
However,
you said he bequeathed you
to ascend the throne to become king
by getting rid of the Royal Prince?
You're even being suspected of being...
spymaster!
I was surprised to hear that will.
However,
in his final moments,
Your Majesty is aware of my loyalty...
and alarming our nation and people who are in a state of crisis.
For…
Your Majesty chose me,
instead of the Royal Prince.
Prove it...
if what you say is true
There were people who heard the will with me.
Who is it?
Come on in and say it.
This is very important.
So, you can't lie at all.
Is it true that His Majesty gave a will?
to Grand Prince Jinhan?
Yes that's correct.
I'll ask one more time.
Think carefully before answering.
Did His Majesty really tell him to…
continue leadership
and ascend the throne to be king?
Are you sure…
didn't you hear that wrong?
Of.
I heard clearly
using both my ears.
I swear by the Earth and the Sky
that I indeed got a will from His Majesty the King.
However,
I don't want to be king if there are subordinates who oppose him.
When between the government council and the usher
there are those who disagree,
I will not be king.
Your Majesty should not have said that.
It doesn't matter whether His Majesty is opposed or not,
in the end it is the Queen Mother who determines the outcome.
His Majesty has fallen for Kim Jong-bae's provocation.
I was serious when I said that
will not be king if anyone opposes.
If my sincerity is not accepted by them,
there's no point in being king even with my mother's help.
How can Your Majesty get Lady Dong to side with you?
Lady Dong.
Help me.
What…
what should I do?
If it weren't for you,
This nation will definitely fall into crisis, Dayang Dong.
Your praise is excessive.
I am not doing anything.
Is that so?
Prince Agung has not officially become king.
You must be worried about your future.
Your Highness, this…
It was norigae that was only given to concubines.
That's a sign that I won't forget your help.
Thank you very much, Your Highness!
We have checked the medication you are taking
by His Majesty the King and its storage,
but no poison was detected.
Honestly say.
Are you sure?
This concerns Your Majesty!
How could I dare lie?
Is enough. You can go out.
It is clear that His Majesty the King died because of his illness.
How naive.
Do you believe what he just said?
He must have been bribed by the Grand Prince,
or side with him because they are influenced by his words
that he accepted His Majesty's will and lied voluntarily.
Does Father also think that the Great Prince has killed His Majesty?
When father was about to reveal the Great Prince's crimes,
His Majesty the King suddenly passed away.
Isn't that very strange?
I don't think we can accuse the Great Prince.
What are you worried about?
He himself said he was reluctant to take the throne
if there is even one person who opposes it.
So, if we resist,
The Grand Prince will not be king.
How stupid.
The Great Prince is more vile than a snake.
He wouldn't dare speak like that without a plan.
Should I go to Uiju to see Jung Je-pyo?
Why meet him?
To report
that it seemed that the Great Prince had killed His Majesty.
You mean,
do you want to publicize His Majesty's murder?
What if the Qing government council
make a big deal out of it and refuse the Royal Prince to take the throne?
If that's the case,
meaning the Great Prince kept his promise,
and even if the Royal Prince ascends the throne…
there's bound to be chaos
which is endless.
Sorry sir.
When we try to protect what we haven't got, sometimes we lose it all.
I'm just afraid that's what happened.
Let me worry about that.
You…
just need to do my bidding.
Yes sir.
It should be.
I don't know why Dad hired a sneaky man
and as unbelievable as Yoo Hyun-bo.
He's a hunting dog.
A hunting dog that can bite a tiger's neck.
If the tiger is dead, and the dog is no longer useful,
we just need to boil it after that.
Minister Kim.
What is this team for?
Just in case
during the accompaniment of His Majesty's body according to regulations.
This is to prevent riots and chaos
that might happen.
Looks like you still don't believe it
I got a will from the King, right?
Guess who to believe
that kind of nonsense?
I need subordinates who can make the right decisions
and…
full of justice.
Can't you believe me?
for the sake of our nation and people?
I'd rather die by hanging myself
rather than serving a king who planned cruel betrayal.
Apparently your eyesight and hearing are bad,
So, I couldn't see or hear anything properly.
Maybe so.
However,
I saw and heard clearly
your words in front of the council.
You said you wouldn't be king
if there was just one person who was against you, right?
You…
didn't forget about that, right?
Of course not.
I won't deny it.
Of course it has to be like that.
Quickly gather the team
to fight Kim Jong-bae!
The army troops guarding the palace and the city only obeyed orders
of the Border Defense Council and Minister of War.
If you want to fight them,
we have to call the border area army.
If so, what's the problem?
I will give orders to the generals there.
Do not be like that.
Why?
Border area security
is the security of our nation and people.
We cannot move troops there carelessly.
If you call them,
meaning we give the Qing Dynasty a chance to attack us.
So, if a battle breaks out in the city,
innocent people will be affected badly.
So, it can't be.
You think too much.
So, do you want to continue being attacked by them like this?
I have my own plans.
So, please wait.
However, before that, ma'am,
i…
have one request.
No need to hesitate.
Say whatever you want.
Mother's eldest son,
also the king of this country has passed away.
Although not mourning his passing,
at least show it
sadness
Okay.
I will show my sorrow.
So,
You also have to follow my wishes.
Greetings, Queen Mother.
The Royal Prince's face looked gaunt.
He is an important asset of the royal family.
I know you're mourning,
but still take care of him so that he doesn't get sick.
I'll remember that,
Her Majesty the Queen Mother.
Mom has kept her promise.
Now it's your turn, Grand Prince.
I heard that His Majesty wants to give you an assignment.
What's that?
Letter to the border generals from His Highness the Grand Prince.
You have to go back before the seongbok starts.
SEONGBOK : WEARING MOURNING CLOTHES. THE FUNERAL WAS HELD AFTER.
Are you up to it?
Don't worry, Your Highness.
I will return with an army of soldiers
even if I have to risk my life.
Assistant Head of the Ministry of War, Min Ji-hwan,
ordered by the Grand Prince to mobilize the border troops?
Are you sure?
Yes sir.
I saw Min Ji-hwan riding north directly.
He pretends to work for the people,
but want to cause bloodshed in the city?
We must suppress and torture
Baduk gambler to confess
before the Grand Prince did anything further.
Are you sure you can get the confession?
Don't worry. Just trust me.
We have to attack the Grand Prince before Min Ji-hwan brings troops.
Quickly get a confession from him.
Yes sir.
Dad
Haven't you heard the words of the Baduk gambler ?
Yoo Hyun-bo lied because he hated the Grand Prince.
Therefore, he accused Prince Agung of being the mastermind.
No problem.
What is important is that the name of the Great Prince can be written in the testimony letter.
The Baduk Gambler
I won't give you the proof I want.
If his hands and feet are broken,
then vomited blood,
he would definitely admit it himself.
Dad
In that case,
I'll interrogate him.
You're weird.
Why you
so worried about the Baduk gambler ?
I don't trust Yoo Hyun-bo.
Let me.
I promise I'll get his confession.
So, trust me.
Is enough. You guys can go out.
Are you going to break your promise to His Highness the Grand Prince?
That promise no longer means anything.
His Majesty has passed away.
The torture will continue
when the prison warden returned.
Before that,
I'll give you a chance to confess.
If you confess,
You and Hongjang can get out of here alive.
What do you mean, I have to confess?
Pangeran Agung Jinhan, Yi In,
is the mastermind behind Chu Dal-ha's spies.
Just say that in front of the warden,
- then… - Apparently I'm good at judging people.
I don't like you anymore since you often come to my house.
You put the Baduk piece
without understanding the feelings of the opponent.
That's when I knew you weren't someone to be trusted.
I don't want to do this either.
However, there is no time to think about what is right or wrong.
I'm not angry because the method was wrong.
You took advantage of my frustration so that I would lie to fulfill your wishes.
It disgusts me.
You don't want to save Hongjang?
You want to know that you're a woman,
then humiliated and killed?
I'm really afraid of dying.
However, I am more afraid of having to live with sins that cannot be erased
until I die later.
Hongjang definitely thinks so too.
Sir, should we start the torture?
Don't touch him at all.
I'll behead you if you touch him.
Understand?
Yes sir.
I already guessed.
It's better if I intervene in this matter.
I know you want to kill them just because you're angry,
not because they want to get their recognition.
What will you do if that punk doesn't confess until the end?
Let me worry about it.
Do not interfere.
No problem.
What is important is that the name of the Great Prince can be written in the testimony letter.
Yes. Ada Min Ji-hwan.
What happened?
There's no way he's back from the border.
Dad, I don't feel good about this.
Don't be afraid.
We have the testimony letter.
The Great Prince will be dragged out as a criminal
in front of the council
and state apparatus.
Listen, Everyone!
Capture Yi In, the traitor!
- Good! - Good!
Do you have proof that I committed treason?
This confession paper proves it
that the Grand Prince of Jinhan, Yi In,
the mastermind of Chu Dal-ha's deeds.
Let me see.
"According to the testimony of Baduk gamblers ,
Chu Dal-ha's spies were ruled
by the Grand Prince Jinhan to go to the Ming Dynasty.
He said it also aims to commemorate the Ming Dynasty
that the Qing Dynasty would soon attack them."
- Good grief. - Spy?
- He did that? - Is it true?
The Great Prince of Ming spies?
Guilty people don't deserve it
to be made king.
Isn't that so?
To prevent me from becoming king, you slandered me…
I've done things I didn't do.
Very…
extraordinary.
So, you want to dodge until the end?
There is someone who can testify that the statement is false.
Who is…
that person?
I,
sir
I got orders from Minister of War Kim Jong-bae,
to make a false testimony letter against Grand Prince Jinhan.
He said, that way, the Great Prince would be pushed into a corner
as a spy and kill him.
I've rejected it,
but his son, Kim Myung-ha, made false testimony
about the betrayal plan with the Baduk gambler .
Dad
He's lying.
Dad, don't believe what he says.
Should we ask the Baduk gamblers ,
Are my words true or false?
That…
How dare you slander the Grand Prince
with false testimony!
This is the real betrayal!
Immediately arrest Kim Jong-bae for treason!
You bastard!
Since when…
are you siding with the Great Prince?
Didn't I warn you?
"When you try to protect what you haven't got,
sometimes we lose it all."
Drag the traitor!
Dad
That's okay.
If you admit your crime,
and apologize…
I won't behead you.
You said you will not ascend the throne to be king
if the councilors and officials are against you.
I had guessed
there's something strange about that.
Apparently you dare to promise because you have a cunning plan like this.
You are truly vile and a villain…
Dad
- Father… - Drag the traitor out.
- Good! - Father.
Dad!
Is there anything else against me for...
enthroned?
I, Oh Wook-hwan, Third Minister of Taxation...
begging His Highness the Great Prince!
be enthroned,
and make this nation prosperous,
and protect this country and its people!
I, Min Ji-hwan, Assistant Head of the Department of War,
begging His Majesty to extend the throne of the late King!
Please continue the throne of the late King!
- Please extend the throne of the late King! - Please extend the throne of the late King!
Worship the King!
- Long live the King! - Long live the King!
Worship the King!
- Long live the King! - Long live the King!
All, worship the King!
- Long live the King! - Long live the King!
His Majesty has officially become king.
Our government and nation will be peaceful and prosperous!
May the time of His Majesty the King's leadership
will be full of luck!
- Good luck! - Good luck!
Apparently at that time His Majesty the King rejected our suggestion
because you pay attention to the situation, not because you are afraid.
Have you realized now?
Make fun of me all you want.
However, you don't think His Majesty can subdue Yoo Hyun-bo, either.
Minister Kim's accomplice, right?
Isn't that so?
What do you want to tell the King?
I just want one thing.
Please punish the Baduk gamblers and their gangs as severely as possible
who supports traitors.
Don't!
- Mother! - My son!
- Mom! - Jangryeong!
- Mother! - Continue to accompany the Royal Prince!
Jangryeong!
- Jangryeong... - Mother!
You killed my brother,
and scattered my family.
Now, you want to kill the Royal Prince?
There isn't any…
who will remove or punish the Prince of the Kingdom without my permission.
What do you want?
Live at Jeongeopsa Temple.
Do you want me to become a nun?
Live while continuing to pray for the soul of Kakak...
also for the safety of the Prince and Princess.
Therefore,
you can stay alive,
as well as the Royal Prince.
How?
However, I have a condition.
Let my nephew, Kim Myung-ha,
stay here.
"Kim Myung-ha was assigned to be Uiju's Executive Assistant."
Uiju's condition is not good.
So, go quickly without delay.
Good, Your Majesty.
Why are you here?
Seeing you off.
Apparently you want to leave without meeting me first.
Why?
Did your brother tell you to find out why I just accepted this position?
How can you…
You make me disappointed to hear that.
Don't take friendship for granted...
It's impossible for the son of a traitor and the sister of an exemplary employee to be friends.
You're not your usual self.
You are right.
I'm not who I used to be.
He said Uiju's Executive Assistant
is a dangerous and difficult position.
So, be careful.
Don't worry.
I will come back alive.
Looks like the Great Prince is coming.
Was it just a dream?
Your Majesty is coming!
Show respect to the King!
Raise your heads.
Your Majesty.
They are a gang of false witnesses
who colluded with the traitor.
Please punish them.
What false testimony?
That is not true, Your Majesty.
I never made any testimony.
Shut up.
Why are you guys silent?
Make him kneel!
Listen to me, criminals.
You have conspired with traitors
to make false testimony that harms the government and the nation.
That's a serious and serious mistake.
For,
although in the mourning of the late King,
after discussing with the higher-ups,
I decided to punish you
in accordance with the applicable provisions.
Wait a minute.
Your Majesty.
Please wait a moment.
Your Majesty!
Possible.
Your Majesty.
Please free Hongjang.
He didn't say anything at all.
Therefore,
please let Hongjang free.
This is the last request from your manghyeongjiu .
I'm not an ordinary person anymore.
I am the king of this land.
Raja
only have subordinates and political enemies.
Friendship is not important to him.
Dad,
What was Grand Prince Jinhan like?
He was born talented and authoritative
to grasp and control the government.
Therefore…
he becomes a target and a threat.
In addition, father also felt sorry for him.
He was destined not to be king, even though he was very worthy of being king.
Although His Highness the Grand Prince is loyal,
people who wanted to betray him would keep approaching him.
Don't worry, Dad.
His Royal Highness the Great Prince
will not be affected by them.
Go quickly!
- Go quickly! - Road!
- Hurry up! - Fast!
- Faster! - Fast!
The criminals who have conspired with Kim Jong-bae
and make false testimony,
will be punished with 100 strokes and three years in prison.
They have to walk to the border,
so, a spanking punishment was carried out afterwards.
Hongjang…
You are okay?
Forgive me.
This is all my fault.
Why do you...
talk like that?
Because it was my fault.
This is all because of me.
Better…
you just talk normally.
What?
As…
"Omong kosong".
Come on.
Nonsense.
This is complete nonsense.
Fucking bullshit.
Nonsense.
He said we will arrive
a day and a half more.
I will do whatever it takes to call a healer.
Hang in there until then.
Of?
- Fast wake! - Hey!
- There's still a long way to go! - Get up!
Hurry up!
- Hurry up! - Wake up!
- Get up! - I said wake up!
Hurry up!
Hongjang.
- There's still a long way to go! - Get up!
- Hurry up! - Fast!
Hongjang.
Hongjang, wake up quickly.
Impossible.
You can't go like this.
No…
Please…
Damn.
You're just being troublesome!
Catch him!
Stop!
Hey!
Is he dead?
Still alive won't last long.
Just let it be eaten by the tiger.
The wind was mixed with the blood, sweat, and tears of the Joseon people...
the innocent.
I swear on the first day I smelled that wind.
I'll come back alive,
and live for the nation and the people until the end of my life.
I promise…
will not make them experience such cruel things again.
I promise on behalf of Father and Hongjang.
I will come back alive…
and tell that person…
how painful it is to be betrayed by the person you trust the most.
I assure him
feel the same pain of humiliation.
I will make him unable to forget...
the smell of the blood of dead innocents.
3 YEARS LATER
What is it written?
Let me read first.
"Wanted gidaeryeong
for His Majesty to stay in Yeongchwijeong."
GIDAERYEONG : BADUK ​​INSTRUCTOR TO THE KING
He said he didn't care about social class.
Good grief…
His age was also waived.
Don't care about social class?
Nonsense!
- Try reading until the end. - Good.
"Anyone who can play Baduk can take the test.
However, the nation's officials must not participate."
Apparently the King is a fair person.
What's fair?
Women definitely can't follow.
He played with women and was crazy about alcohol for three years.
He must have had enough by now.
However, Yeongchwijeong?
What is that place?
What about his gidaeryeong ?
That registered more than expected. We were all shocked.
Hurry and choose as soon as possible.
I'm fed up...
playing Baduk alone.
What's your name?
An Gong-hyeop.
- Your name? - Seo Hyeok-pil.
Your name?
Lee Jeong-hyeon.
Your name?
- Kim Nam-su. - Kim Nam-su. Silakan.
So, what's your name?
Mong-woo.
My name is Kang Mong-woo.
"Mong-woo"?
How is it written?
Mong means drizzle
and woo means rain.
KANG MONG-WOO
CAPTIVATING THE KING
Now, what do you want to do?
Are you ready to risk your life?
My determination has been made since three years ago.
Revitalize the peach tree in the back garden.
If you can't,
you will be punished severely.
It seems that many are waiting for my death.
I want to find gidaeryeong for me.
What do you think?
Facing His Majesty the King? What do you mean?
The king deceives everyone in a cunning way until he finally takes the throne.
I returned to dethrone him.
Subtitle translation by Deaz Putri