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The First Night with the Duke
Reincarnated as a minor character in a novel, Cha Seon-taek unexpectedly spends a night with Prince Kyungsung, sparking an intense and unexpected romance.
- Created by:
- 全善英
- Cast:
- Seohyun, TAECYEON, Kwon Han-sol, Seo Bum-jun
- Language:
- Korean
- Country:
- South Korea
- Network:
- KBS2
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Season 1
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E01
Episode 1
Reading a Book is Inviting Another's Life into Yours
2025-06-11 · 61mK finds herself inhabiting the body of Cha Sun Chaek, a wealthy but completely irrelevant side character. With a VVIP ticket to watch the epic romance unfold, her simple plan is to stay out of the way and enjoy the show. But that plan is spectacularly derailed after a wild night of celebration ends with her accidentally stealing the male lead’s first night.
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E02
Episode 2
The First Night in This Lifetime
2025-06-12 · 61mCha Sun Chaek tried her best to run from Yi Beon.
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E03
Episode 3
Something Always Happens on a Moonlit Night
2025-06-18 · 64mYi Beon encountered an unusual figure. Cha Sun Chaek tries to fix the story she broke. Jeong Su Gyeom held a gathering for the Astral Philosophy Club.
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E04
Episode 4
We Need a Backup Plan
2025-06-19 · 63mYi Beon's persistence reached Cha Sun Chaek's family. Cha Sun Chaek encountered a foreigner. Do Hwa Sun persuaded the Queen Dowager to do something in her favor.
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E05
Episode 5
There is No Such Thing as "As It Was"
2025-06-25 · 63mThe Palace officially hold the bride selection process for Yi Beon.
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E06
Episode 6
Playing the Field and a Disguise
2025-06-26 · 61mYi Beon continues investigating the figures surrounding Cha Sun Chaek's incident. Jeong Su Gyeom gets jealous. Cha Sun Chaek made it to the final round of selection.
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E07
Episode 7
The Inflection Point
2025-07-02 · 61mYi Beon and Cha Sun Chaek are getting closer. Jeong Su Gyeom braves himself to pursue his dream woman. A new villain entered the story.
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E08
Episode 8
The Shadow that has Returned
2025-07-03 · 62mSomeone from Cha Sun Chaek's childhood past emerged. Yi Beon and Cha Sun Chaek's courtship faces another obstacle. Yi Beon's relationship with the King is being tested with the return of the exiled prince.
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E09
Episode 9
The Wounded Things
2025-07-09 · 61mCha Sun Chaek and Yi Beon's courtship gained blessings, but the hardships remain. A highly unlikely pair starts to join forces.
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E10
Episode 10
Once Again, Because of Fate
2025-07-10 · 63mJeong Su Gyeom obtained the truth. Yi Beon received punishment from the King. The Black Gang is getting stronger.
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E11
Episode 11
A Dream or an End?
2025-07-16 · 63mYi Beon fights for his life, and his lover. Lee Kyu's plan fell into place. Cha Sun Chaek take matters into her own hands.
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E12
Episode 12
Into the New World
2025-07-17 · 63mYi Beon and Cha Sun Chaek overcome their adversaries.
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Seohyun
Cha Seon-chaek / K
TAECYEON
Prince Kyungsung / Lee Beon
Kwon Han-sol
Cho Eun-ae
Seo Bum-jun
Jeong Su-gyeom
Chi Hae-won
Do Hwa-seon
Lee Tae-seon
Prince Seonghyeon
Seo Hyun-chul
Cha Ho-yeol
Yun Yoo-sun
Yoon Deok-jeong
Lee Sang-un
Cha Jang-ho
Kim Shin-bi
Cha Du-ho