The First Night with the Duke is a Korean drama adapted from the popular web novel of the same name by Hwang Dotol. The drama premiered on June 11, 2025, and consists of 12 episodes.

Directed by: Lee Woong Hee
Production: Studio N and Monster Union

Synopsis

The story follows a regular university student named K, who suddenly finds herself transported into the world of her favorite historical romance novel. She becomes Cha Sun-Chaek, a minor noblewoman character who wishes for a peaceful life.

However, things take an unexpected turn when she ends up spending a night with Lee Beon, the novel’s cold-hearted and skilled martial artist male lead. From that moment on, Lee Beon falls in love with Cha Sun-Chaek and insists on marrying her—even though, in the original storyline, he was supposed to fall for the novel’s actual female lead.

Main Cast

• Seohyun (Girls’ Generation) as Cha Sun-Chaek, a noble daughter longing for a quiet life

• Taecyeon (2PM) as Lee Beon, a charming yet cold prince with incredible martial arts skills

• Kwon Han-Sol as Jo Eun-Ae, the novel’s original female protagonist and rival to Cha Sun-Chaek

• Seo Bum-June as Jung Soo-Kyeom, Lee Beon’s loyal and calming best friend

• Ji Hye-Won as Do Hwa-Seon, the antagonist who wants to marry Lee Beon and enter the royal family

Viewer Ratings

• National Viewership Rating: 3.3% for the first episode — a notable improvement over Pump Up the Healthy Love, which ended at 1.0%.

• MyDramaList Rating: 7.9/10 from 5,173 users, with over 17,792 viewers having added the show to their watchlist.

Despite some criticism, the drama has captured a solid audience and shows promising potential. Ratings may vary depending on the platform and personal preferences.

Where to Watch?

• KBS2: A major Korean broadcast network known for romantic and fantasy dramas

• VIU: Popular streaming service offering a wide variety of K-dramas with multiple subtitle options

• Vidio: Indonesian streaming platform that also features K-dramas like S Line, with Indonesian subtitles

⚠️ Be sure to check the official streaming platforms for up-to-date schedules and regional availability.