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International Business Times
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- International Business Times
The First Night with the Duke Episode 11: What We Know About the Penultimate Chapter
July 16, 2025 17:33 +08 The First Night with the Duke poster. KBS The First Night with the Duke episode 11 will air on KBS on Wednesday (July 16) at 9:50 PM KST. It will feature troubled moments for Cha Sun Chaek as the newly released stills show her being dragged by the palace guard. With only a chapter left for the finale of this historical fantasy romance drama, the viewers are eager to know what lies ahead for the on-screen couple. Will they get their happy ending? The newly released stills capture the shocking expression of Cha Sun Chaek after the palace guards unexpectedly confront her. A photo shows her being dragged by the palace guards, and Soo Gyeom desperately trying to reach out to her. After watching the preview stills, the viewers are curious to know the reason behind her arrest. Here is everything about the penultimate episode of The First Night with the Duke, which will feature trouble for Cha Sun Chaek. The First Night with the Duke Episode 11: People in Korea can watch the penultimate episode on TV or stream it online. K-drama fans from other parts of the world, including the US, Canada, Australia, the UK, Mexico, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Greece, Greenland, Hong Kong, China, Japan, New Zealand, UAE, Singapore, Turkey, and South Africa, can watch the mini-series with subtitles on online streaming platforms, like Viki. Here are the International Air Timings of The First Night with the Duke Episode 11: US - 7:50 AM Canada - 7:50 AM Australia - 11:20 PM New Zealand - 1:50 AM Japan - 9:50 PM Mexico - 6:50 AM Brazil - 9:50 AM Saudi Arabia - 3:50 PM India - 6:20 PM Indonesia - 7:50 PM Singapore - 8:50 PM China - 8:50 PM Europe - 1:50 PM France - 1:50 PM Spain - 1:50 PM UK - 12:50 PM South Africa - 2:50 PM Philippines - 8:50 PM The First Night with the Duke is an ongoing historical fantasy romance drama starring Seohyun, Ok Taec Yeon, Kwon Han Sol, Seo Bum June, and Ji Hye Won. Screenwriter Jeon Seon Young wrote the script, and Lee Woong Hee directed it. The mini-series follows an ordinary college student named Cha Seon Chaek as her soul possesses a minor role in a romance novel. After entering the fantasy book as a minor character, Seon Chaek spends the night with the obsessive prince Yi Beon. "Cha Sun Chaek's confusion and emotional changes, along with the complicated relationships between characters, will create a story unlike typical romances. We hope you look forward to it," the production team shared. Blue Dragon Series Awards 2025 Presenters, Performers Lineup: Park Bo Young, Ahn Jae Hong, and More Blue Dragon Series Awards 2025 Presenters, Performers Lineup: Park Bo Young, Ahn Jae Hong, and More Melon Music Awards 2025: Date, Venue, Ticket Sales, Voting Details, and More Melon Music Awards 2025: Date, Venue, Ticket Sales, Voting Details, and More The Fact Music Awards 2025: Date, Venue, Host, Lineup, and More
International Business Times
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- International Business Times
The First Night with the Duke Ending, Episode 12 (Finale): Everything We Know So Far
The First Night with the Duke episode 12 will air on KBS on Thursday (July 17) at 9:50 PM KST. As the finale is almost here, the viewers are curious to know what lies ahead for their favourite couple -- Yi Beon and Cha Sun Chaek. The last chapter will reveal their fate and explain all the mysteries surrounding them. The First Night with the Duke is an ongoing historical fantasy romance drama starring Seohyun, Ok Taec Yeon, Kwon Han Sol, Seo Bum June, and Ji Hye Won. Screenwriter Jeon Seon Young wrote the script, and Lee Woong Hee directed it. The mini-series follows an ordinary college student named Cha Seon Chaek as her soul possesses a minor role in a romance novel. After entering the fantasy book as a minor character, Seon Chaek spends the night with the obsessive prince Yi Beon. "Cha Sun Chaek's confusion and emotional changes, along with the complicated relationships between characters, will create a story unlike typical romances. We hope you look forward to it," the production team shared. Here is everything about the last episode of The First Night with the Duke, including the air date, preview, spoilers, and streaming details. The First Night with the Duke Episode 12: People in Korea can watch the last episode on TV or stream it online. K-drama fans from other parts of the world, including the US, Canada, Australia, the UK, Mexico, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Greece, Greenland, Hong Kong, China, Japan, New Zealand, UAE, Singapore, Turkey, and South Africa, can watch the mini-series with subtitles on online streaming platforms, like Viki. Here are the International Air Timings of The First Night with the Duke Episode 12: US - 7:50 AM Canada - 7:50 AM Australia - 11:20 PM New Zealand - 1:50 AM Japan - 9:50 PM Mexico - 6:50 AM Brazil - 9:50 AM Saudi Arabia - 3:50 PM India - 6:20 PM Indonesia - 7:50 PM Singapore - 8:50 PM China - 8:50 PM Europe - 1:50 PM France - 1:50 PM Spain - 1:50 PM UK - 12:50 PM South Africa - 2:50 PM Philippines - 8:50 PM Ahead of the finale, the cast members, including Girls' Generation member Seohyun, 2PM member Taecyeon, Kwon Han Sol, Seo Bum June, and Chi Hae Won, opened up about the historical fantasy romance drama. They explained the efforts they made to bring the characters to life. "I approached [my characters] as three different personas: K, the wounded college student who was hurt because she trusted others; pre-possession Sun Chaek, who lives an abundant yet monotonous and empty life; and post-possession Sun Chaek, who lives with a bold and proactive attitude. I focused on different points for each. Especially after Sun Chaek became the heroine, I worked hard to show her growing freely and confidently, unlike her real-life self," Seohyun shared. Meanwhile, Taecyeon spoke about Yi Beon, while describing him as a pure-hearted man and a cold-blooded tyrant. According to the cast member, he had several discussions with the director before portraying Yi Beon. He carries hidden pain, though he seems perfect from the outside. "There were many scenes where he was so cruel that it was hard to tell if he was a hero or a villain, but I wanted to maintain his underlying gravity in every scene. I tried to express Yi Beon's emotions more through his actions and eyes than through words," the actor added. Actress Kwon Han Sol, who portrayed Jo Eun Ae in the fantasy romance drama, said she had to prepare every scene several times and analyse tiny details to portray the character perfectly. The actress further explained that subtle changes in the expression and tone would have made a big difference on screen. So, she focused on an intense preparation process. "Since he's a multi-layered character, I tried to show different sides depending on who he's interacting with. With Yi Beon, whom he's comfortable with, I used a more lively voice and gestures. With Sun Chaek or Eun Ae, I acted more calmly, and in front of his father, I emphasized his tension to portray him more three-dimensionally," actor Seo Bum June said about his preparations for featuring Jung Soo Gyeom. Actress Chi Hae Won focused on portraying the glamorous presence of villainess Do Hwa Seon. The cast member revealed that she had to work on featuring Do Hwa Seon's emotions uniquely. She tried to show Do Hwa Seon naturally blending with the surroundings rather than using a typical sageuk (historical drama) tone.
Barnama
a day ago
- Sport
- Barnama
KBS To Hold 10 Rakan Muda Turun Kampus Programmes Nationwide In 2025
GEORGE TOWN, July 15 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) will implement 10 Rakan Muda Turun Kampus programmes this year, involving an estimated 5,000 students from across the country. In a statement, KBS said the programme is designed to provide students in institutions of higher learning a platform to share their aspirations, ideas, and feedback on youth and sports development directly with the ministry's leadership. "This initiative reflects the core values of Confidence and Compassion (Keyakinan dan Ihsan) under the Malaysia MADANI concept, which prioritises listening to young voices, understanding their needs, and encouraging their participation in national development.
Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Ong Seong Wu eyes post-military drama comeback with Love: Track? All about one-act series, Lee Joon appearance, more
K-pop idol turned actor Ong Seong Wu is reportedly gearing up for his small screen comeback following his military discharge. According to multiple industry insiders on July 15, Ong has been cast as the lead in the upcoming KBS drama. His episode is tiltled First Love is Like a Wired Earphone (literal translation). It's a part of the 2025 one-act drama series Love: Track. If confirmed, this will mark Ong's first drama appearance since completing his military service in October 2024. The short-format series is expected to begin airing in the second half of 2025. It will feature a lineup of 10 standalone romance episodes, each running approximately 30 minutes. Ong Seong Wu to lead first love episode KBS has long upheld a tradition of single-episode dramas through titles like Drama City and Drama Special. In 2025, that format returns under a new name Love: Track. It focuses exclusively on different stories of love, exploring everything from first crushes to mature romance. Ong Seong Wu is reportedly leading an episode centered around first love, a theme expected to resonate with younger audiences. His participation hasn't been officially confirmed by his agency or the production team. But the news has already generated excitement among fans who've been eagerly waiting for his comeback to scripted television. Ong Seong Wu's post-military career gathers steam Following his discharge in October 2024, Ong has steadily begun reconnecting with the entertainment scene. He lent his voice to the animated film Nico and recently starred in the stage production of Shakespeare in Love. He showcased his range as a performer. However, fans have particularly been looking forward to his return to dramas. It's a space where Ong first made a strong impression with roles in Moment at Eighteen, Idol Fever, and more recently, Strong Girl Nam Soon. His rumored casting in Love: Track is seen as a major step toward reviving his on-screen acting career. Many anticipate a full-fledged return to dramas and possibly more ambitious projects to follow. Lee Joon also joins the one-act series In addition to Ong, actor Lee Joon has also been reportedly cast in a separate episode of Love: Track titled One Star's Love. He is set to portray a character defined by his extremely rational and efficient personality, who unexpectedly finds himself confronting the chaos of love. Like Ong's episode, One Star's Love is part of the same 10-episode format exploring diverse love stories through varied characters and settings. Anticipation builds ahead of airing Though neither actor's casting has been formally confirmed, the buzz surrounding Love: Track is steadily growing. With two high-profile names attached, viewers are expecting a fresh, emotionally charged anthology that offers a new perspective on modern relationships.
Korea Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
KBS to hold free Cho Yong-pil concert
Special event to air on KBS2 over Chuseok holiday Cho Yong-pil, a living legend of the Korean music industry, is set to return to the solo stage with a free concert slated for Sept. 6 at Seoul's Gocheok Sky Dome. Presented by national broadcaster KBS, the special event will air on KBS2 during the Chuseok holiday. This marks Cho's first solo concert broadcast on public television in 17 years. The singer holds the distinction of being the first Korean artist to sell over 1 million copies of a single album, as well as being the first to surpass 10 million in total album sales. KBS described the free solo concert as the culmination of a yearlong effort under its annual Chuseok special concert series, which spotlights iconic artists. Past performers have included Na Hoon-a, Sim Soo-bong, Lim Young-woong and Park Jin-young. Tickets for previous such concerts have been distributed though contests and lotteries, with limited first-come, first-served offerings. Details regarding ticketing for Cho's concert are still under wraps, according to KBS. 'We are delighted to present Cho Yong-pil's special performance to the public and consider it a great honor as a public broadcaster,' KBS said in a statement. Cho made his musical debut in 1968 with the rock band Atkins. He rose to stardom in 1976 with the breakout hit 'Come Back to Busan,' and solidified his place in Korean music history with his 1980 solo debut album, which included chart-toppers like 'Woman Outside the Window' and 'Short Hair.'
