After a game of intense wits, forlorn longing, and a seemingly unending battle for the throne, historical K-Drama "Captivating The King" has come to its climactic end. With Cho JungSeok and Shin SaeKyeong at its helm, as the drama's name suggests, audiences were captivated by the tvN series from the start.

Now that it's over, however, there will surely be a noticeable absence from the weekend drama roster. And while there are many amazing series currently on air, there was something special about "Captivating The King" that appears once every few months. Many might be looking for a drama with a similar plot or underlying themes. So if this sounds like you, you've definitely come to the right place.

Here are a few K-Dramas that you can watch if you enjoyed the thrilling, yet heartfelt "Captivating The King".

 

1. "My Dearest"

Cast: NamKoong Min, Ahn EunJin, and more

Summary: "My Dearest" dives into the love story between noblewoman Yu GilChae and the mysterious Lee JangHyun. They must navigate their relationship while also tackling the effects of war.

Reasons To Watch: "My Dearest" experienced resounding success, immersing audiences into a war-torn world with a pinch of incredible yearning. Both NamKoong Min and Ahn EunJin provided stunning performances, causing audiences to feel a rollercoaster ride of emotions. Similar to "Captivating The King", "My Dearest" will keep you at the edge of your seats, ready to binge well into the night.

 

2. "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo"

Cast: Lee JoonGi, IU, Kang HaNeul, Nam JooHyuk, Ji Soo, Hong JongHyun, EXO's BaekHyun, and more

Summary: During a solar eclipse, Go HaJin is transported from modern day to Goryeo times. She first falls in love with the kind 8th Prince but later changes to the 4th Prince. This prince is known for being fearless and hides his face with a mak. She is trapped in the princes' rivalry over the throne.

Reasons To Watch: "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo" is a timeless masterpiece, praised for its stellar cast and immersive plot. The brothers' battle for the throne is intense, causing temperatures to rise and jaws to drop straight to the floor out of shock. Coming into the drama, just know that you'll be in for a ride of the lifetime, exploring a story filled with intense emotions and complex relationships. At the end, you'll naturally want to watch "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo" over and over again.

 

3. "Under The Queen's Umbrella"

Cast: Kim HyeSoo, Kim HaeSook, Choi WonYoung, Moon SangMin, SF9's Chani, Yoon SangHyeon, Yoo SeonHo, Kim MinGi, and more

Summary: Tells the story of the dignified and graceful Queen HwaRyeong, who dismisses the royal protocol of education to raise her troublesome sons into proper princes.

Reasons To Watch: Kim HyeSoo pilots her character of Queen Im HwaRyeong to sheer perfection. She completely embodies a queen of elegance, strength, and smarts. She stands as a firm pillar of the royal family, even in the midst of hardship and constant attacks from her enemies. Im HwaRyeong's strength directly opposes the fragile and obedient image of many female characters in the realm of historical K-Dramas. She packs a punch in more ways than just physical, showcasing the exact reason why she is the queen of the nation.

 

4. "Bloody Heart"

Cast: Lee Joon, Kang HanNa, Jang Hyuk, and more

Summary: Lee Tae, ​the king who has to throw away his beloved woman to survive, and YooJung, who has to be a heavy fighter to survive, point swords at each other's necks.

Reasons To Watch: "Bloody Heart" and "Captivating The King" are similar in many regards. Both series' main characters go through a significant change, taking on the burdens of their time. They are faced with overwhelming power struggles, sincere character development, and a heartachingly beautiful romance. You won't be able to take your eyes off of the screen the moment "Bloody Heart" begins.

 

5. "The King's Affection"

Cast: Park EunBin, SF9's RoWoon, Nam YoonSou, VICTON's ByungChan, Bae YoonKyung, Jung ChaeYeon, and more

Summary: Revolves around the secret court romance between Lee Hwi and Jung JiUn. Lee Hwi is a woman who was abandoned because she was born as a girl. When her twin brother died, she took his place as the crown prince while trying to keep her identity and affection for her first love.

Reasons To Watch: Lee Hwi (Park EunBin) harbors a secret that she's kept hidden all these years. It is in upholding this secret that she continuously chooses to push forward and put on the mask of a ruler, which was meant to be bestowed upon her brother. However, she shows immense grit and undeniable charm that Jung JiUn (RoWoon) isn't the only person who falls for her. Both Park EunBin and RoWoon give mind-blowing performances that showcase their acting prowess. "The King's Affection" will grab hold of your heart and won't easily let it go.

Which K-Drama are you watching now that "Captivating The King" is over?

While some idols do not have individual Instagram accounts, more and more are opening them. Also, some idols have been gathering followers for years.

Here are the most followed male K-Pop idols on Instagram and a rough ranking of other idols on Instagram. If you are not following your favorite idols' Instagram, it is time to do so.

All data were retrieved on February 20 (latest update), 2024, at 11:00 AM KST. We will update regularly.

 

1. BTS' V - 64m followers - @thv

 

2. BTS' JiMin - 53.2m followers - @j.m

 

3. BTS' j-hope - 48.8m followers - @uarmyhope

 

4. BTS' Suga - 48.5m followers - @agustd

 

4. BTS' Jin - 48m followers - @jin

 

6. BTS' RM - 45.2m followers - @rkive

 

7. ASTRO's Cha EunWoo - 42.6m followers - @eunwo.o_c

 

8. GOT7's Jackson Wang - 33m followers - @jacksonwang852g7

 

9. EXO's ChanYeol - 24.1m followers - @real__pcy

 

10. EXO's SeHun - 23.4m followers - @oohsehun

 

11. BIGBANG's G-Dragon - 22.3m followers - @xxxibgdrgn

 

12. EXO's BaekHyun - 22m followers - @baekhyunee_exo

 

13. GOT7's BamBam - 17.7m followers - @bambam1a

 

14. T.O.P - 17.6m followers - @choi_seung_hyun_tttop

 

15. TXT's YeonJun - 17.3m followers - @yawnzzn

 

16. NCT's JaeHyun - 16.1m followers - @_jeongjaehyun

 

17. BIGBANG's TaeYang - 15.9m followers - @__youngbae__

 

18. EXO's Kai - 14.7m followers - @zkdlin

 

19. Lay Zhang - 14.2m followers - @layzhang

 

20. GOT7's Mark Tuan - 14.1m followers - @marktuan

 

21. NCT's JaeMin - 14.1m followers - @na.jaemin0813

 

22. NCT's Mark - 12.8m followers - @onyourm__ark

 

23. SEVENTEEN's MinGyu - 12m followers - @min9yu_k

 

24. GOT7's YuGyeom - 12.4m followers - @yugyeom

 

25. Stray Kids' Felix - 12.2m followers - @yong.lixx

 

26. NCT's DoYoung - 12.1m followers - @do0_nct

 

27. Lucas - 12m followers - @lucas_xx444

 

28. NCT's TaeYong - 11.5m followers - @taeoxo_nct

 

29. NCT's Ten - 11.3m followers - @tenlee_1001

 

30. EXO's SuHo - 11.1m followers - @kimjuncotton

 

31. Stray Kids' HyunJin - 10.8m followers - @hynjinnnn

 

32. NCT Johnny - 10m followers - @johnnyjsuh

Over 9m followers

SHINee's Key (@bumkeyk), GOT7's JinYoung (@jinyoung_0922jy), NCT's Yuta (@yuu_taa_1026), NCT's RenJun (@yellow_3to3)

 

Over 8m followers

Super Junior's SiWon (@siwonchoi), NCT's WinWin (@wwiinn_7), EXO's XiuMin (@e_xiu_o), Henry Lau (@henryl89), NCT's HaeChan (@haechanahceah), SEVENTEEN's THE8 (@xuminghao_o), SEVENTEEN's Joshua (@joshu_acoustic), TXT's SooBin (@page.soobin)

 

Over 7m followers

NCT's XiaoJun (@djxiao_888), Super Junior's DongHae (@leedonghae), NCT's Kun (@kun11xd), NCT's YangYang (@yangyang_x2), NCT's Hendery (@i_m_hendery), SEVENTEEN's SeungKwan (@pledis_boos), SEVENTEEN's S.Coups (@sound_of_coups), SEVENTEEN's Hoshi (@ho5hi_kwon), SEVENTEEN's Vernon (@vernonline), NCT's Jeno (@leejen_o_423), SEVENTEEN's WonWoo (@everyone_woo), SEVENTEEN's JeongHan (@jeonghaniyoo_n), SEVENTEEN's DK (@dk_is_dokyeom), 2PM's JunHo (@le2jh), Stray Kids Bang Chan (@gnabnahc), Stray Kids SeungMin (@miniverse.___), Stray Kids ChangBin (@jutdwae)

 

Over 6m followers

GOT7's YoungJae (@333cyj333), WINNER's Mino (@realllllmino), Super Junior's YeSung (@yesung1106_), GOT7's Jay B (@jaybnow.hr), NCT's Taeil (@mo.on_air), Hwang MinHyun (@optimushwang), RoWoon (@ewsbdi), SEVENTEEN's WooZi (@woozi_universefactory), Stray Kids I.N (@i.2.n.8)

 

Over 5m followers

Super Junior's HeeChul (@kimheenim), ASTRO's MoonBin (@moon_ko_ng), SHINee's TaeMin (@xoalsox), Super Junior's Lee Teuk (@xxteukxx), NCT's JungWoo (@sugaringcandy), SEVENTEEN's Dino (@feat.dino)

 

Over 4m followers

Zico (@woozico0914), Kang Daniel (@daniel.k.here), Dawn (@hyojong_1994), Park JiHoon (@0529.jihoon.ig), B.I (@shxxbi131), Eric Nam (@ericnam), CNBLUE's Kang MinHyuk (@mr_kanggun)

 

Over 3m followers

Ong SeongWu (@osw_onge), BTOB's Yook SungJae (@yook_can_do_it), INFINITE's L / Kim MyungSoo (@kim_msl), iKON's Bobby (@bobbyindaeyo), WEi's Kim YoHan (@y_haa.n), CNBLUE's Lee JungShin (@leejungshin91), SHINee's MinHo (@choiminho_1209), ASTRO's SanHa (@ddana_yoon), iKON's Jay (@gnani_____), Rocky (@p_rocky), Rain (@rain_oppa), ASTRO's JinJin (@ast_jinjin), ASTRO's MJ (@mj_7.7.7), 2PM's TaecYeon (@taecyeonokay), TXT's BeomGyu (@bamgyuuuu)

 

Over 2m followers

CNBLUE's Jung YongHwa (@jyheffect0622), FTISLAND's Lee HongKi (@skullhong12), iKON's Song (@sssong_yh), iKON's DK (@_dong_ii), iKON's Chan (@chan_w000), WINNER's Yoon (@w_n_r00), KARD's BM (@bigmatthewww), SHINee's Onew (@dlstmxkakwldrl), Super Junior's ShinDong (@earlyboysd), WonHo (@iwonhoyou), TVXQ's YunHo (@yunho2154), JinYoung (@jinyoung0423), iKON's JuNe (@juneeeeeeya), WINNER's Hoony (@maetamong), Super Junior's KyuHyun (@gyuram88), JaeJoong (@jj_1986_jj), BTOB's MinHyuk (@hutazone), MONSTA X's HyungWon (@coenffl), Cha HakYeon (@achahakyeon)

 

Over 1m followers

Kwon HyunBin (@komurola), VICTON's Han SeungWoo (@w_o_o_y_a), VICTON's ByungChan (@b__yccn), INFINITE's Nam WooHyun (@nwh91), VIXX's Ravi (@ravithecrackkidz), Highlight's Yoon DooJoon (@beeeestdjdjdj), KARD's J.Seph (@j.seph_), TVXQ's ChangMin (@changmin88), Ha SungWoon (@gooreumseng), WINNER's Jinu (@xxjjjwww), Yoon JiSung (@_yoonj1sung_), Kim JaeHwan (@jaehwan0527), DAY6's WonPil (@kimwon.pil), BTOB's Peniel (@btobpeniel), MONSTA X's KiHyun (@yookihhh), DAY6's DoWoon (@d.ddablue), MONSTA X's I.M (@imnameim), Jae (@eajpark), Ren (@mingi_choi), 2PM's Nichkhun (@khunsta0624), AKMU's ChanHyuk (@leechanhyuk), Kim JongHyeon (@__jonghyeon), BLOCK B's P.O (@pyojihoon_official), Highlight's Yang YoSeob (@yysbeast), VIXX's Leo (@leo_jungtw), 2AM's Jo Kwon (@kwon_jo), Highlight's Lee GiKwang (@gttk0000), DAY6's Young K (@from_youngk), UP10TION's Kim WooSeok (@woo.ddadda), WOODZ (@woodz_dnwm), MONSTA X's MinHyuk (@go5rae), The Rose's WooSung (@iwoosung), MONSTA X's ShowNu (@shownuayo), MONSTA X's JooHoney (@joohoneywalker), Holland (@holland_vvv), SF9's Yoo TaeYang (@taeyang_0228), DAY6's YoungK (@from_youngk), THE BOYZ's Ju HakNyeong (@_juhaknyeon_), THE BOYZ's JuYeon (@tbzuyeon)

 

Did we miss anyone? Let us know in the comments!

 

On Kpopmap, the two rankings of the most followed actors and idols have received a lot of interest. A lot of idols have also been acting so we've decided to make a new ranking compiling all the male K-Pop idols and all the actors in one list.

Here are the most followed male Korean celebrities on Instagram and then a rough ranking of other celebs' Instagram accounts.

Data were retrieved on February 18, 2024, at 12:00 PM KST. We are updating the article regularly.

 

1. BTS' V - 64m followers - @thv

 

2. BTS' JiMin - 53.2m followers - @j.m

 

3. BTS' j-hope - 48.8m followers - @uarmyhope

 

4. BTS' Suga - 48.5m followers - @agustd

 

5. BTS' Jin - 48m followers - @jin

 

6. BTS' RM - 45.5m followers - @rkive

 

7. ASTRO's Cha EunWoo - 42.6m followers - @eunwo.o_c

 

8. Lee MinHo - 34.9m followers - @actorleeminho

 

9. GOT7's Jackson Wang - 33m followers - @jacksonwang852g7

 

10. Ji ChangWook - 26.8m followers - @jichangwook

 

11. Lee JongSuk - 26.5m followers - @jongsuk0206

 

12. Park SeoJun - 25.9m followers - @bn_sj2013

 

13. EXO's ChanYeol - 24.1m followers - @real__pcy

 

14. EXO's SeHun - 23.4m followers - @oohsehun

 

15. BIGBANG's G-Dragon - 22.3m followers - @xxxibgdrgn

 

16. EXO's BaekHyun - 22m followers - @baekhyunee_exo

 

17. Song Kang - 21m followers - @songkang_b

 

18. Hwang InYoup - 19.4m followers - @hi_high_hiy

 

19. Nam JooHyuk - 19m followers - @skawngur

 

20. Lee DongWook by his agency - 18m followers - @leedongwook_official

 

21. GOT7's Bambam - 17.7m followers - @bambam1a

 

22. T.O.P - 17.7m followers - @choi_seung_hyun_tttop

 

23. TXT's YeonJun - 17.3m followers - @yawnzzn

 

24. NCT's JaeHyun - 16.1m followers - @_jeongjaehyun

 

25. BIGBANG's TaeYang - 15.9m followers - @__youngbae__

 

26. EXO's Kai - 14.7m followers - @zkdlin

 

27. Kim SooHyun - 14.5m followers - @soohyun_k216

 

28. EXO's Lay Zhang - 14.2m followers - @layzhang

 

29. GOT7's Mark Tuan - 14.1m followers - @marktuan

 

30. NCT's JaeMin - 14.1m followers - @na.jaemin0813

 

31. Ahn HyoSeop - 13.5m followers - @imhyoseop

 

32. GOT7's YuGyeom - 12.4m followers - @yugyeom

 

33. NCT's Mark - 12.8m followers - @onyourm_ark

 

34. SEVENTEEN's MinGyu - 12.8m followers - min9yu_k

 

35. Lucas - 12m followers - @lucas_xx444

 

36. Park HyungSik - 12.3m followers - @phs1116

 

37. Stray Kids' Felix - 12.2m followers - (@yong.lixx)

 

38. NCT's DoYoung - 12.1m followers - @do0_nct

 

39. Song JoongKi - 11.9m followers - @hi_songjoongki

 

40. NCT's TaeYong - 11.5m followers - @taeoxo_nct

 

41. Jung HaeIn - 11.3m followers - @holyhaein

 

42. NCT's Ten - 11.3m followers - @tenlee_1001

 

43. EXO's SuHo - 11.1m followers - @kimjuncotton

Here are more Korean male celebrities' Instagram followers numbers and accounts.

Over 10m followers

Wi HaJun (@wi__wi__wi), NCT's Johnny (@johnnyjsuh), Stray Kids' HyunJin (@hynjinnnn)

 

Over 9m followers

GOT7's JinYoung (@jinyoung_0922jy), SHINee's Key (@bumkeyk), NCT's Yuta (@yuu_taa_1026), Kim SeonHo (@seonho__kim), Lee DoHyun (@ldh_sky), Choi WooShik (@dntlrdl), NCT's RenJun (@yellow_3to3)

 

Over 8m followers

Henry (@henryl89), EXO's Xiumin (@e_xiu_o), NCT's WinWin (@wwiinn_7), NCT's HaeChan (@haechanahceah), SUPER JUNIOR's SiWon (@siwonchoi), SEVENTEEN's The8 (@xuminghao_o), SEVENTEEN's Joshua (@joshu_acoustic), TXT's SooBin (@page.soobin)

 

Over 7m followers

NCT's XiaoJun (@djxiao_888), NCT's Kun (@kun11xd), NCT's Hendery (@i_m_hendery), NCT's YangYang (@yangyang_x2), SUPER JUNIOR's DongHae (@leedonghae), SEVENTEEN's S.Coups (@sound_of_coups), SEVENTEEN's SeungKwan (@pledis_boos), SEVENTEEN's Vernon (@vernonline), SEVENTEEN's Hoshi (@ho5hi_kwon), SEVENTEEN's WonWoo (@everyone_woo), SEVENTEEN's JeongHan (@jeonghaniyoo_n), SEVENTEEN's DK (@dk_is_dokyeom), 2PM's JunHo (@le2jh), Stray Kids' Bang Chan (@gnabnahc), Stray Kids' ChangBin (@jutdwae), Stray Kids' SeungMin (@miniverse.___)

 

Over 6m followers

GOT7's YoungJae (@333cyj333), WINNER's Mino (@realllllmino), SUPER JUNIOR's YeSung (@yesung1106_), GOT7's Jay B (@jaybnow.hr), Lee JoonGi (@actor_jg), Lomon (@lomon991111), Kim Bum (@k.kbeom), Lee JaeWook (@jxxvvxxk), NCT's Taeil (@mo.on_air), Hwang MinHyun (@optimushwang), RoWoon (@ewsbdi), SEVENTEEN's WooZi (@woozi_universefactory), Stray Kids' I.N (i.2.n.8), Ji Soo (@actor_jisoo)

 

Over 5m followers

ASTRO's MoonBin (@moon_ko_ng), SUPER JUNIOR's HeeChul (@kimheenim), SHINee's TaeMin (@xoalsox), SUPER JUNIOR's Lee Teuk (@xxteukxx), Woo DoHwan (@wdohwan), NCT's JungWoo (@sugaringcandy), Kim WooBin ( @____kimwoobin), Kim YoungDae (@youngdae0302)

 

Over 4m followers

Zico (@woozico0914), Kang Daniel (@daniel.k.here), Lee KwangSoo (@masijacoke850714), Yeo JinGoo (@yeojin9oo), Dawn (@hyojong_1994), Yoon ChanYoung (@yooncy1), Lee SeungGi (@leeseunggi.official), Eric Nam (@ericnam), B.I (@shxxbi131), Lee JungJae (@from_jjlee), Lee SooHyuk (@leesoohyuk), Park JiHoon (@0529.jihoon.ig), CNBLUE's Kang MinHyuk (@mr_kanggun), Seo InGuk (@seo_cccc), Gong Yoo (@gongyoo_official), Ahn BoHyun (@bohyunahn)

 

Over 3m followers

Seo KangJoon (@seokj1012), Ahn JaeHyun (@aagbanjh), Ryu JunYeol (@ryusdb), Kim JongKook (@kjk76), Jang KiYong (@juanxkui), Kwak DongYeon (@kwakdongyeon0), Ong SeongWu (@osw_onge), BTOB's Yook SungJae (@yook_can_do_it), INFINITE's L / Kim MyungSoo (@kim_msl), iKON's Bobby (@bobbyindaeyo), WEi's Kim YoHan (@y_haa.n), Jung IlWoo (@jilwww), CNBLUE's Lee JungShin (@leejungshin91), SHINee's MinHo (@choiminho_1209), Lee HyunWoo (@hihyunwoo), iKON's Jay (@gnani_____), ASTRO's SanHa (@ddana_yoon), Rain (@rain_oppa), 2PM's TaecYeon (@taecyeonokay), ASTRO's JinJin (@ast_jinjin), ASTRO's MJ (@mj_7.7.7), Rocky (@p_rocky)

 

Over 2m followers

Jin Goo (@actor_jingoo), Song IlKook (@songilkook), Yoo AhIn (@hongsick), Park HaeSoo (@haesoopark_official), Kim MinJae (@real.be), CNBLUE's Jung YongHwa (@jyheffect0622), FTISLAND's Lee HongKi (@skullhong12), iKON's Song (@sssong_yh), iKON's DK (@_dong_ii), iKON's Chan (@chan_w000), WINNER's Yoon (@w_n_r00), KARD's BM (@bigmatthewww), SHINee's Onew (@dlstmxkakwldrl), SUPER JUNIOR's ShinDong (@earlyboysd), WonHo (@iwonhoyou), TVXQ's YunHo (@yunho2154), B1A4's JinYoung (@jinyoung0423), iKON's JuNe (@juneeeeeeya), Kim HyunJoong (@hyunjoong860606), Crush (@crush9244)