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.
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University student, K, is an ordinary young woman who one day finds herself in her favorite romance novel set during historical times. She has now become the minor character Cha Sun-Chaek, the daughter of a wealthy noble family, whose dream is to have a peaceful and normal life. Cha Sun-Chaek, while possessed by K, then spends one night with Yi Beon, the novel's lead male character, who comes from a royal lineage and is favored by the King. He is cold-blooded, gifted with an attractive appearance and outstanding martial arts skills. Somehow, Yi Beon and Cha Sun-Chaek happen to meet and talk, and he is consoled by her about his heartbreaking past. They spend the night together. Soon, Cha Sun-Chaek tries to connect Yi Beon to Jo Eun-Ae, who is supposed to be the lead female character in the novel.
1.Reading a Book is Inviting Another's Life into Yours
11-06-20251h 1mK 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...
2.The First Night in This Lifetime
12-06-20251h 1mCha Sun Chaek tried her best to run from Yi Beon.
3.Something Always Happens on a Moonlit Night
18-06-20251h 4mYi 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.
4.We Need a Backup Plan
19-06-20251h 3mYi 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.
5.There is No Such Thing as "As It Was"
25-06-20251h 3mThe Palace officially hold the bride selection process for Yi Beon.
6.Playing the Field and a Disguise
26-06-20251h 1mYi 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.
7.The Inflection Point
02-07-20251h 1mYi Beon and Cha Sun Chaek are getting closer. Jeong Su Gyeom braves himself to pursue his dream woman. A new villain entered the story.
8.The Shadow that has Returned
03-07-20251h 2mSomeone 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 ret...
9.The Wounded Things
09-07-20251h 1mCha Sun Chaek and Yi Beon's courtship gained blessings, but the hardships remain. A highly unlikely pair starts to join forces.
10.Once Again, Because of Fate
10-07-20251h 3mJeong Su Gyeom obtained the truth. Yi Beon received punishment from the King. The Black Gang is getting stronger.
11.A Dream or an End?
16-07-20251h 3mYi Beon fights for his life, and his lover. Lee Kyu's plan fell into place. Cha Sun Chaek take matters into her own hands.
12.Into the New World
17-07-20251h 3mYi Beon and Cha Sun Chaek overcome their adversaries.
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