Episode 1

S01 E01 • Sunday, Jan 21, 2024 • Jan 21 • 1h 9m

After a Qing-mandated exile, Grand Prince Jinhan returns to a hostile palace. He later encounters an intriguing baduk player who proves to be elusive.

Episode 2

S01 E02 • Sunday, Jan 21, 2024 • Jan 21 • 1h 15m

After facing Yi In in a game of baduk, Kang Hee-soo develops feelings for him. Meanwhile, Yi Seon grows increasingly ill, creating a succession crisis.

Episode 3

S01 E03 • Saturday, Jan 27, 2024 • Jan 27 • 1h 7m

Kim Myung-ha urges Hee-soo to stop her ruse. When a royal crisis arises, Kang Hang-soon performs a selfless act — but Kim Jong-bae schemes against Yi In.

Episode 4

S01 E04 • Sunday, Jan 28, 2024 • Jan 28 • 1h 18m

After a confrontation with Yi Seon, Yi In ascends to the throne — but not without opposition. In the process, he cruelly turns a blind eye to Hee-soo.

Episode 5

S01 E05 • Friday, Feb 2, 2024 • Feb 2 • 1h 6m

Yi In summons Myung-ha to the palace and appoints him to a special role. To get the attention of the king, Hee-soo takes part in the baduk examination.

Episode 6

S01 E06 • Saturday, Feb 3, 2024 • Feb 3 • 1h 14m

Hee-soo receives a stern warning from Yi In upon becoming his official baduk companion, later becoming entangled in a political ploy by the queen dowager.

Episode 7

S01 E07 • Thursday, Feb 8, 2024 • Feb 8 • 1h 6m

Yi In begins to suspect a suspicious relationship between Myung-ha and Hee-soo. Later, Hee-soo joins the Grand Prince on a royal trip with the King.

Episode 8

S01 E08 • Friday, Feb 9, 2024 • Feb 9 • 1h 11m

After rumors of Yi In's affection toward Hee-soo spread like wildfire, the palace arranges a royal night of intimacy for him — despite true feelings.

Episode 9

S01 E09 • Saturday, Feb 10, 2024 • Feb 10 • 1h 8m

Episode 10

S01 E10 • Saturday, Feb 10, 2024 • Feb 10 • 1h 13m

Episode 11

S01 E11 • Saturday, Feb 17, 2024 • Feb 17 • 1h 12m

Episode 12

S01 E12 • Sunday, Feb 18, 2024 • Feb 18 • 1h 17m

Episode 13

S01 E13 • Saturday, Feb 24, 2024 • Feb 24 • 1h 12m

Episode 14

S01 E14 • Sunday, Feb 25, 2024 • Feb 25 • 1h 14m

Episode 15

S01 E15 • Saturday, Mar 2, 2024 • Mar 2 • 1h 17m

Episode 16

S01 E16 • Sunday, Mar 3, 2024 • Mar 3 • 1h 13m