Cho Jung-seok takes on the challenging role of a king in the historical k-drama Captivating the King, set during the Joseon Dynasty. The drama portrays the complexities of palace life, where rulers must navigate external threats and internal power struggles.
In the series, Cho plays Yi In, the younger brother of King Yi Sun, who is taken hostage by the Qing forces. Despite facing suspicion from the king due to his time in captivity, Yi In eventually returns to Korea to inherit the throne and proves himself as a wise and just ruler.
