KBS2’s new K-drama “The First Night With the Duke,” starring 2PM Taecyeon and Girls’ Generation Seohyun as the main cast, has revealed its premiere date and first preview. Check out the upcoming drama’s release date and captivating first preview.
“The First Night With the Duke” Release Date & First Preview
The new Korean drama “The First Night With the Duke” (“남주의 첫날밤을 가져버렸다”), also known as “Taking the Male Lead’s First Night,” is adapted from a popular webtoon of the same name by Hwang Do Tol.
The story unfolds when an ordinary college student, “K,” experiences a bizarre event and wakes up as the supporting character in her favorite romance novel, Cha Sun Chaek. Unexpectedly, she entangled with the obsessive male lead, Yi Beon.
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“The First Night With the Duke” Cast
Idol-actress Seohyun from Girls’ Generation takes the female lead role in the drama and plays two characters, college student “K” and the novel’s minor role, Cha Sun Caek. “K” is an ordinary college girl who enters the romance novel world and possesses the supporting character, Cha Sun Caek.
Ok Taecyeon of 2PM portrays the drama’s male lead, Yi Beon, a royal family member. When “K” possesses Cha Sun Chaek, she accidentally spends a night with him.
The upcoming drama will also star Kwon Han Sol as Cho Eun Ae, Seo Bum June as Jung Su Gyeom, and Ji Hye Won as Do Hwa Seon.
“The First Night With the Duke” First Preview

On its first release poster, Yi Beon (Ok Taecyeon) and Cha Sun Chaek (Seohyun) dressed in traditional attire. They embrace each other under the breathtaking night sky filled with cherry blossom petals. Yi Beon smiles, holding Cha Sun Chaek’s waist and gazing into her eyes, while she returns his embrace with wide eyes and a shocked expression.
This heart-pounding scene heightens anticipation for their romance. Can their love story rewrite the written ending?
Citing from StarNews, the production team of “The First Night With the Duke” shared,
“We aim to fulfill the fantasy of modern people to escape their current reality through the romance of Cha Sun Chaek and Yi Beon, who are intertwined by not only defying time and space, but also dimensions and destiny itself. We hope viewers will enjoy the entertaining butterfly effect caused by the minor character’s rebellion.”
“The First Night With the Duke” Release Date
The new romance fantasy K-drama “The First Night With the Duke,” starring Taecyeon and Seohyun, is set for release on June 11 at 9.50 p.m. KST. The 12-episode drama will air every Wednesday and Thursday on KBS2. Currently, OTT availability remains unconfirmed.
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