Actor Seo Beom-jun has shaken the hearts of viewers in the home theater with the shy love confession of an 'elite mom's friend' in 'The First Night With the Duke.'
Seo Beom-jun took on the role of Jeong Su-gyeom, the youngest scholar of the Hongmungwan and a sub-male lead in the novel, in KBS2's new Wednesday-Thursday drama 'The First Night With the Duke' (scripted by Jeon Sun-young; directed by Lee Woong-hee and Kang Soo-yeon). He demonstrated his refined acting skills as the sweet and considerate character, the best 'sweetheart' of Joseon, through romantic and energetic banter in episodes 3 and 4 that aired on the 18th and 19th.
In the drama, Jeong Su-gyeom made viewers excited with soft and warm words and actions full of consideration. When Jo Eun-ae (played by Kwon Han-sol) receives criticism for the music that she created, the character referred to as 'this one' (Ok Taecyeon) reassured Jo Eun-ae by saying, "If it tastes good to my own palate, it will surely sell well." Additionally, Jeong Su-gyeom showcased a supportive demeanor as he took care of Jo Eun-ae who was suffering from allergies during 'the meeting,' unexpectedly hugging the character referred to as 'this one' after they fell from the wall, exchanging a hug and glances that thrilled viewers.
Furthermore, when Jeong Su-gyeom was to receive a punishment drink produced by the character referred to as 'this one,' he expressed his anguish saying he couldn't possibly drink it. However, when Jo Eun-ae mentioned that she would step up as a black rose, he tried to stop her, saying, "How could I let a lady take this strong drink on my behalf?" His strong support continued as he took great care of Jo Eun-ae, who was struggling with allergies during the meeting.
On the other hand, Jeong Su-gyeom showcased a deep bromance as he fearlessly expressed his opinions to 'this one', who everyone else was avoiding. He quipped during their banter saying, "Sometimes you are really quite the closed-off person," inducing hearty laughter. Also, when 'this one', suddenly appearing at the meeting, caused the atmosphere to become tense, Jeong Su-gyeom made efforts to restore calm. When 'this one' voiced a contrarian opinion about the assigned mission, Jeong Su-gyeom commanded respect by stating, "If you do not follow the rules, I will expel you as the organizer of the meeting."
Above all, Jeong Su-gyeom burst forth with the charm of a pure man who has just begun to understand love, amplifying the excitement. Attempting to meet the character referred to as 'this one', he stumbled over his words, saying, "I have something I must tell you." This unexpected nervousness led to a misunderstanding for 'this one'. Jeong Su-gyeom shyly expressed, "This is my first time doing something like this... I didn't know what to do either," before revealing, "I like you," which surprised 'this one' and eventually culminated in a heartfelt confession stating, "I have fallen for Eun-ae." As 'this one', who sought to connect Jo Eun-ae and Jeong Su-gyeom, showed a perplexed expression, it sparked curiosity about how Jeong Su-gyeom would resolve the situation.
Seo Beom-jun, in episodes 3 and 4 of 'The First Night With the Duke', captivated audiences with his display of the charming sweet boy Jeong Su-gyeom, leading to deep immersion. He harmonized playfully with the prickly charisma of Ok Taecyeon, and successfully portrayed contrasting dynamics with Seo Hyun, who misunderstood that Jeong Su-gyeom liked her, creating both sweetness and hilarity, thereby demonstrating the true essence of a 'chemistry fairy'. Despite this being his first historical drama challenge, Seo Beom-jun showcased his natural acting that blended seamlessly into the storyline, proving his widened range as an actor.
Meanwhile, KBS2's 'The First Night With the Duke' airs every Wednesday and Thursday at 9:50 p.m.
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