Okay, hear me out, when I first saw the new stills from The First Night With the Duke, I wasn’t ready. Like, who knew a traditional hanbok could say so much about a character’s entire personality, backstory, and romantic tension, all without a single word?
If you’re into K-dramas (and drama in general, let’s be honest), you need to see what Seohyun and Taecyeon are serving in their latest roles.
Seohyun’s Hanbok Is Basically a Glow-Up in Silk
Let’s start with our queen, Seohyun. You know her from those iconic Seohyun songs that live rent-free in our playlists. Now? She’s Cha Seon Chaek, a “side character” who hijacks the plot and becomes the heroine.
In the new stills, her hanbok is a pastel dream, pinks, yellows, soft blues. Basically: “I may look innocent, but I’m rewriting this entire story.” The embroidery? So detailed it could win awards.
Taecyeon’s Look? Moody, Brooding, and 100% Crush-Worthy
Now on to Mr. Emotional Turmoil, Taecyeon. If you’ve been tracking every Taecyeon new drama, this one’s a whole new level. His character, Yi Beon, wears charcoal-gray and teal hanbok that scream “I’m emotionally unavailable, but for you? I’ll change.”
Those moody looks he throws Seohyun? Someone put out a warning, this chemistry is lethal. The new stills are full of “I’m trying not to fall for you” tension. It’s giving slow burn and we’re here for every second of it.
Costume Goals or Character Arcs in Disguise?
These aren’t just costumes, they’re full-on character arcs in fabric form. Seohyun’s bright look says “hopeful heroine,” while Taecyeon’s dark tones whisper, “I’ve got layers, and feelings.”
No dialogue needed. Their new stills say it all: this story’s going to be full of love, tension, and probably one very dramatic rain scene. (We can hope.)
So, Are You Watching or What?
The First Night With the Duke premieres June 11 at 9:50 p.m. KST on KBS2 and streams on Viki. If you’ve got Seohyun songs on repeat and a soft spot for Taecyeon’s new drama looks, this one’s calling your name.
So grab your snacks, light a candle for emotional stability, and pin those new stills, we’re about to fall hard.