‘Captivating the King’ Episode 5: Shin Se Kyung’s Dirty Secret Gets Revealed

In the previous episodes, Shin Se Kyung vowed to return to Joseon to kill Jo Jung Suk. In "Captivating the King" episode 5, she begins to move to complete her plan.

Will she succeed? Will Jo Jung Suk notice? Here's what went down in the fifth episode of the drama. Keep on reading to know more.

Kang Hee Soo Returns To Joseon

After three years, Kang Hee Soo (Shin Se Kyung) returns to the palace after Lee In (Jo Jung Suk) invites all Go players for a competition.

"Captivating the King" episode 5 begins with Kang Hee Soo practicing in hopes to become the apprentice of the man who Lee In players with.

However, the prince gets murdered. After this event, Lee In tries to find the best Go player to replace his deceased playmate.

At the same time, Lee In summons Kim Myung Ha (Lee Shin Young) back in Joseon and appoints him as the sixth secretary, giving him the biggest responsibility.

Will Kang Hee Soo Succeed?

He is also given the task to fulfill the peach tree mission that the late king tried to do. Kim Myung Ha's mother, the queen, worries over his return especially due to his plans of revenge.

As the Go competition arrives, Kang Hee Soo disguises himself as Kang Mong Woo to secretly participate without revealing her true identity.

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She keeps on winning every round and moves further to the finals. Kim Myung Ha, who learns about her survival, runs to meet her to stop her from her plans.

However, she doesn't listen to him and proceeds to the contest. Lee In learns about Kang Mong Woo's return and goes to the competition to confirm his identity.

Kang Hee Soo's Plans Get Busted

He challenges Kang Mong Woo to win the contest and come to the palace. As expected, the Go player wins and becomes Lee In's official playmate.

When Kang Mong Woo arrives at the king's chamber, Lee In interrogates him about his decision to return to Joseon after many years.

Kang Mong Woo answers a normal response, angering Lee In. He reveals that he knows that Kang Mong Woo returned to Joseon to avenge herself and kill him.

"Captivating the King" episode 5 ends with Kang Mong Woo and Lee In glaring at one another in anger.

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Written by Elijah Mully.