Within two weeks since its premiere, tvN's "Captivating the King" starring Jo Jung Suk and Shin Se Kyung has already dominated the Hallyu scene.

Thanks to the two actor's refreshing combination and their flawless synchronization with their respective characters, the show broke its own record and scored its personal best yet.

'Captivating the King' Records New High Score Within Its Second Week

Jo Jung Suk and Shin Se Kyung's "Captivating the King" kicked off its journey with high tension as it achieved a new high score.

The drama, set in the Joseon era, tells the romance between a miserable king and a woman who ends up falling for him while extracting her revenge.

"Captivating the King" charmed the viewers during its premiere and within its second week, the work doubled its score, recording a new personal best.

Episode 4 received an average rating of 6%, which is a huge feat than the 3.3% for its third episode the previous night. It even bested another newly debuted drama "Doctor Slump," which stars Park Shin Hye and Park Hyung Sik.

With the two actors' new combination and impactful chemistry, "Captivating the King" continues to receive great reception from viewers all around the world.

Moreover, the tvN show is expected to maintain its momentum as the narrative progresses.

'Captivating the King' Broadcast Details & Where To Stream

Even before its television debut, "Captivating the King" was predicted to dominate the year of 2024.

It's no doubt that the work is not only taking Hallyu by storm but it's also making noise in various online communities, blogs and more.

Besides Jo Jung Suk and Shin Se Kyung who have a long list of amazing filmography under their belt, the drama also stars popular stars Lee Shin Young, Jang Young Nam and more.

Fans are able to stream the work every weekend at 9:20 p.m. KST on tvN. It's also available for worldwide audiences through Netflix.

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Written by Elijah Mully.