The last drama from Wednesday-Junction of KBS2, The first night with the Dukeinterpreted Ok Taecyeon AND SeohyunHe made a surprising debut presenting a bed scene in his first episode an unusual move that aroused a great online buzz.
Based on a popular web novel, the drama recorded an evaluation of national spectators by 3.3% on the premiere of 11 June, increasing slightly to 3.4% in the second episode. The original western fantasy setting of the novel is reinvented in the Joseon dynasty, offering a unique fusion of historical romanticism and fantasy.
The story follows a university student who finds himself reincarnate in the world of a romantic novel like Cha seion-saek (Seohyun)a minor character. After participating in the gathering of a noblewomen, his drunk fools inadvertently lead to one night not planned with the obsessive male protagonist of the novel, Yi Beon (Ok Taecyeon)drastically altering the course of the narrative.
In episode two, Yi Beon it becomes possessive and insists on marrying SEON-SAEK. Despite his many escape attempts, including the attempt to become a nun, he chases it incessantly. Remarkable scenes include Yi Beon put your face through the city with desired posters and denouncing it to the monks, supporting, He can’t become a nun: he has already spent the first night with me.
While male lead adapts to the mold of a traditional obsessive character, the drama balances it with humor. Cha seon-saek’s schemes to be rejected Yi BeonHow to pretend badness and behave in an extravagant way, they meet hilarious with his admiration.
The spectators responded with enthusiasm, calling him absurdly fun, visually delicious, and praise the chemistry of the main actors.
Directed by Lee woong-hee AND Kangwith a script of Jeon Sun-Young, The first night with the Duke He gained the applause for the creative adaptation of the fantasy of the novel in a carefree but compelling historical drama. With its unconventional opening and the promising cast, the series is ready to become one of the extraordinary K dramas of the season.
