“The First Night with the Duke” Previews Time-Crossing Love Story with a Twist – kdramadiary

KBS 2TV’s new Wednesday-Thursday drama The First Night with the Duke is set to premiere on June 11, and it’s already stealing hearts with its unique premise and star-powered cast.

Adapted from the popular Naver web novel of the same name, The First Night with the Duke blends romance, fantasy, and meta-fiction in an irresistible story about a seemingly ordinary female college student who wakes up in the body of a minor character in a romance novel—and ends up spending an unexpected night with the novel’s dashing male lead.

Seohyun takes on the role of Cha Seon-cheok, the overlooked supporting character who suddenly finds herself hosting the soul of college student “K,” while Ok Taecyeon transforms into Lee Bun, the swoon-worthy main character and royal heir within the fictional world.

The newly released teaser poster is already setting the tone: both leads clad in elegant hanbok, sharing an intense gaze that teases a romance full of tension and wonder. Their closeness and the fluttering emotions in their expressions hint at a love story that will be anything but conventional.

The production team describes the series as an “escape fantasy” that taps into the longing for adventure and emotional thrill that modern viewers crave. “Through Seohyun and Ok Taecyeon’s characters, who slowly entangle across time, fate, and dimensions, we want to bring a fantastical yet relatable love story to life,” they explained. “Watch for the butterfly effect that unfolds when a side character takes center stage.”

Highlighting a fresh twist on the reincarnation trope, rich visual styling, and a story where destiny and desire collide, The First Night with the Duke is poised to deliver a dazzling mix of fantasy and feels. Don’t miss the premiere on June 11—you might just fall into a world where fiction becomes fate.

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