Ok Taec-yeon is stirring up excitement in the latest episode of KBS2’s The First Night With the Duke. His heartfelt confession to Seo-hyun took the audience by surprise, marking a crucial moment in their slow-burn romance.
In Episode 5, aired June 25, Seo-hyun’s Cha Seon-chek faced the tough Samgantaek trial to become the Duke’s bride. She navigated challenges, including jumping onto a moving carriage and distracting officials by tossing her shoe. Seon-chek secured her spot in the competition despite not having her ID!
After her return to a plague-stricken village, Seon-chek opened up to Yi Beon about joining Samgantaek. When he probed her change of heart regarding marriage, she shared a painful memory from her past life. Wanting to avoid being a mere side character, she feared making the same mistakes again.
However, Yi Beon offered unwavering support. “If I’m the male lead, my female lead would be you,” he reassured her, sparking her courage to face the trials ahead.
The Chogantaek round tested contestants with intense challenges. Seon-chek showcased her strength and grit, overcoming rival sabotage to secure her place in the next phase.
Meanwhile, Yi Beon investigated her rumored illness, uncovering that she hadn’t contracted the plague but a temporary condition. His search revealed mysterious findings in a suspect’s belongings, hinting at darker plots at play.
The episode concluded with a twist: the web novel The Tyrant’s Obsessive Lover is being rewritten to feature Seon-chek as a main character. Who is behind this mysterious change? What fate awaits her next?
Episode 6 of The First Night With the Duke airs June 26 at 9:50 PM KST.
