Ok Taecyeon's camera on and off is certain.
Earlier, in the KBS 2TV Wednesday-Thursday drama 'The First Night With the Duke', 'Cha Seon-taek' (played by Seo Hyun) was kidnapped by an unidentified assailant, heightening the immersion in the story. 'Ibeon' (played by Ok Taecyeon) mobilized troops to search the palace area to rescue 'Cha Seon-taek,' ultimately saving her from danger and receiving a marriage proposal from 'Cha Ho-yeol' (played by Seo Hyun-cheol).
However, shortly after the joy, a subtle rift began to form between 'Ibeon' and 'Cha Seon-taek' due to the assailant's death, leading to tense confrontations with 'Jo Eun-ae' (played by Kwon Han-sol), who orchestrated 'Cha Seon-taek's' kidnapping, and the risen presence behind the Black Death Society, 'Lee Gyu' (played by Lee Tae-sun).
Subsequently, 'Ibeon' was stripped of his position and had to take command for the military expedition to suppress the invaders at the border. He held a wedding ceremony with 'Cha Seon-taek', declaring, "In the meaningless flow of my time, the only person who gave it significance is you, 'Cha Seon-taek'. You are both the first and last woman of this life," pledging his steadfast love and leaving a deep impression on the viewers.
Throughout this process, Ok Taecyeon captivated audiences with his restrained emotions and expressive acting, vividly conveying 'Ibeon's' inner pain, transformation, and love story. Behind-the-scenes photos of Ok Taecyeon, showcasing perfect on-and-off moments before and after filming, heightened anticipation for the remaining two episodes.
In the released photos, Ok Taecyeon captures attention with his overwhelming visuals and the charisma exuding from him, while also depicting 'Ibeon's' anguish and loneliness with profound eyes. In contrast, during breaks, he leads a cheerful atmosphere on set with a relaxed expression and bright smile, revealing a playful side completely different from his 'Ibeon' character.
"Outwardly cold but warm and lonely at heart, I pondered a lot on how to express the gap of the character 'Ibeon'. To capture the details of these emotions, I carefully prepared every aspect, from my gaze to my tone of voice," said Ok Taecyeon, allowing audiences to witness his unique passion and perfect immersion for the character through the stark temperature differences shown on and off the camera.
In response, Ok Taecyeon's agency, 51k, stated, "Ok Taecyeon made sure not to overlook even the smallest details of the 'Ibeon' character, frequently discussing and consulting with fellow actors and the production team, while his unique approachability and bright energy greatly contributed to a cheerful atmosphere on set. With only two episodes remaining until the conclusion, we ask for your continued expectations for how 'Ibeon's' fate and love story will unfold amidst various crises and schemes."
The KBS 2TV Wednesday-Thursday drama 'The First Night With the Duke', which is approaching its last episode this week, will air episode 11 on the evening of the 16th (Wednesday) at 9:50 p.m.
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