A New Fantasy Romance to Obsess Over: The First Night With the Duke
The First Night With the Duke might just be next K-drama obsession. This upcoming series is set to premiere on June 11, 2025, and it’s already generating major buzz among fans of webtoon adaptations and historical fantasy romances.
Let’s dive into why The First Night With the Duke needs to be on must-watch list.
Plot: What Happens When You Steal the Male Lead’s First Night?
Imagine this: You’re just an ordinary college student, fangirling over your favorite romance novel. Then bam!—you wake up as a side character inside that very book. Sounds dreamy, right?
Not for our heroine, Cha Sun Chaek, who accidentally changes the course of the entire story after one wild (and accidental) night with the novel’s powerful male lead, Yi Beon. What was supposed to be a quiet background role turns into chaos as she hijacks the main plot and possibly the heart of the most feared man in the kingdom.
Cue the romance, the drama, and a lot of hilarious misunderstandings!
The Main Cast: Visuals and Chemistry Galore
The drama brings together two fan-favorite stars with explosive on-screen charisma:
Seohyun (from Love and Leashes, Jinxed at First) plays Cha Sun Chaek, the woman caught in a royal fantasy gone rogue. She’s funny, relatable, and totally unprepared for palace politics.
Taecyeon (from Vincenzo, Heartbeat) takes on the role of Yi Beon, a crown prince known for his cold demeanor—but with a surprisingly soft side that only our leading lady gets to see.
Supporting cast includes:
Kwon Han-sol as Jo Eun-ae, the original novel’s female lead whose spotlight is unexpectedly stolen
Seo Bum-june as Jung Soo-gyeom, adding more romantic tension
Ji Hye-won as Do Hwa-seon, our iconic and glamorous villainess
When & Where to Watch
The drama premieres on June 11, 2025, airing every Wednesday and Thursday at 9:50 PM KST on KBS2. Global fans can expect it to stream with subtitles shortly after its broadcast, making it super accessible to international audiences.
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