The First Night With the Duke

The First Night With the Duke originated as a popular web novel written by Milcha, which gained a significant following for its lighthearted subversion of romance fantasy tropes. The narrative follows a protagonist who transmigrates into a background character within a novel, desperately attempting to avoid her scripted demise by altering the plot, ultimately leading to an unexpected entanglement with the story's male lead.

The webtoon adaptation, illustrated by the artist known as Teava, brought the series to a wider visual audience. Teava’s design approach focused on vibrant, expressive character work and ornate period-inspired aesthetics that define the genre, effectively translating the novel’s comedic timing and romantic tension into a serialized comic format. The adaptation was well-received for its polished art style, contributing to the broader success of the franchise in international webtoon markets.