Seohyun Shines in 'The Night I Took My First Love's First Night' Amidst Taecyeon's Unwavering Pursuit

Seohyun captivates audiences with her compelling presence in the KBS 2TV drama 'The Night I Took My First Love's First Night,' as she navigates the relentless pursuit of Taecyeon's character.

In the third episode, which aired on the 18th, the romance between Seohyun's character, Cha Seon-chek, and Taecyeon's character, Ibeon, begins to unfold. Despite the intriguing developments, the episode saw a slight dip in viewership, recording a 2.7% nationwide rating according to Nielsen Korea, a 0.7% drop from the previous episode.

The episode opens with Ibeon in a state of panic as Cha Seon-chek faints in his arms. He quickly calls for a physician, who diagnoses her with exhaustion. Determined to help, Ibeon ventures into the mountains to find medicinal herbs, facing a tiger in the process, and successfully retrieves the precious fox bead herb for her.

Touched by Ibeon's efforts, Cha Seon-chek is reminded of her past, recalling a traumatic college experience where she was publicly shamed for being involved with a friend's boyfriend. This memory prompts her to distance herself emotionally from Ibeon, who is destined for another character, Jo Eun-ae, played by Kwon Han-sol, according to the original storyline.

Cha Seon-chek decides to bring Ibeon and Jo Eun-ae together at a literary gathering hosted by the secondary male lead, Jeong Su-gyeom, played by Seo Beom-jun. She dresses modestly to highlight Jo Eun-ae and praises her refreshments, playing her supporting role to perfection.

However, Ibeon's attention remains fixed on Cha Seon-chek. Before the gathering, he carefully selects his outfit, and when someone attempts to introduce themselves to Cha Seon-chek, he dismisses them curtly. He shows indifference to Jo Eun-ae's refreshments but accepts them when offered by Cha Seon-chek, indicating his affection is directed solely at her.

During a treasure hunt, Cha Seon-chek orchestrates a scenario for Jo Eun-ae to fall into Ibeon's arms, mirroring their first meeting in the original story. Yet, Ibeon ignores her, leading to Jo Eun-ae falling into a pond. Instead of helping her, Ibeon retrieves his sword, emphasizing its importance, and even points it at Jo Eun-ae, creating tension among the onlookers.

As the gathering takes an unexpected turn, Cha Seon-chek attempts to lighten the mood with a round of bomb shots. While the event regains its energy, the atmosphere shifts in unforeseen ways, with Jeong Su-gyeom's drunkenness leading Jo Eun-ae to embrace a darker persona, hinting at new romantic dynamics.

Amidst the chaos, a fire erupts from the bomb shots, turning the scene into pandemonium. Ibeon heroically rushes into the flames to save Cha Seon-chek, carrying her to safety and leaving viewers eager to see how his bold actions will impact the storyline.

The fourth episode of 'The Night I Took My First Love's First Night' airs on KBS 2TV on the 19th at 9:50 PM.

Reporter: Kim Se-ah, TenAsia haesmik@tenasia.co.kr