The visual chemistry of Seo-hyun and Ok Taek-yeon, who came out of a romance novel, shines brightly.
Ahead of the premiere of the new KBS 2TV Wednesday-Thursday drama 'The First Night With the Duke' on June 11, 2025, behind-the-scenes cuts featuring the two actors, who are expected to bring excitement, have been released, increasing the desire for viewers to watch the show live.
'The First Night With the Duke' is a 'no brakes' off-piste romance fantasy drama in which the soul of an ordinary female college student inhabits a minor character in a romance novel and spends a night with the ultimate obsessive male lead of the story. As the unexpected romantic line between the minor character Cha-seon-taek (played by Seo-hyun) and the male protagonist I-beon (played by Ok Taek-yeon) is anticipated, interest is also focused on the performances of the actors who will portray them.
The released photos capture lively moments of Seo-hyun (as Cha-seon-taek) and Ok Taek-yeon (as I-beon) spotted in various locations on set, drawing attention. With the transformation into the youngest daughter of the ghostly family in the novel, the perfect fit in their traditional Hanbok attire boasts a synchronization that seems to have come straight out of a romance novel.
In addition, Seo-hyun, who effortlessly showcases the charm unique to the minor character Cha-seon-taek, and Ok Taek-yeon, who fully embodies the cold-blooded handsome character I-beon with his distinctive heavy charisma, demonstrate a remarkable visual harmony. Their chemistry is expected to enhance the credibility of the unpredictable original story collapse romance, hinting at the birth of a trustworthy romance fantasy pairing.
Above all, the two actors, who are one with their characters in the work, display a unique immersion even in an atmosphere filled with laughter, igniting anticipation. With eyes locked into the situation, their detailed expressions hint at the efforts of the actors who will bring to life the fateful romance in 'The First Night With the Duke,' making it eagerly awaited.
Thus, 'The First Night With the Duke' has completed the immersion booster warm-up with just the behind-the-scenes cuts and will air its first episode on June 11, 2025, at 9:50 p.m. on KBS 2TV.
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