It weaves in heartfelt emotional layers, immersing viewers in Seon-chaek’s internal struggle — should she rewrite destiny, or embrace a new reality born out of love?
Though the time-travel-to-the-past premise is a familiar theme in the sageuk genre, this drama feels refreshingly new thanks to its emotionally grounded characters and deeply sentimental plot twists.
For fans of historical K-dramas with fantasy elements and soul-stirring romance, The First Night with the Duke is a must-watch.***
