Overview: “First Lady” Kdrama is an MBN original drama series that released on September 24, 2025, and starring Eugene, Ji Hyun Woo, and Lee Min Young. It will tell the story of a man who wins the presidential election but suddenly asks his wife for a divorce—just before she is set to become the First Lady.
| Genre | Political, Thriller, Melodrama |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Watch Online* | Viki |
| Director | Lee Ho Hyun |
| Scriptwriter | Kim Hyeong Wan |
| Air Time & Schedule | Wednesday and Thursday at 10:20 PM (KST) |
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Synopsis
“First Lady” Korean drama tells the story of a man who wins the presidential election but suddenly asks his wife for a divorce—just before she is set to become the First Lady. The drama follows the intense 67 days leading up to the inauguration, revealing their conflicts, political secrets, and long-buried family truths.
Hyun Min Chul is the newly elected president who was raised in an orphanage and once worked as a laborer. Cha Soo Yeon is Hyun Min Chul’s wife, who has always dreamed of becoming the First Lady. Finally, Sin Hae Rin is Hyun Min Chul’s loyal secretary and closest confidante, who would do anything to support him.
Main Cast & Characters
- Eugene as Cha Su Yeon (A member of the National Assembly/ Hyun Min Cheol’s wife)
- Ji Hyun Woo as Hyun Min Cheol (A newly elected president)
- Lee Min Young as Sin Hae Rin (Min Cheol’s secretary)
Still Cuts
Notes & Facts
- Eugene earlier starred in Korean drama “The Penthouse Season 3: War in Life” (2021).
- Ji Hyun Woo earlier starred in Korean drama “Beauty and Mr. Romantic” (2024).
- Lee Min Young earlier appeared in Korean drama “Perfect Marriage Revenge” (2023).
Trailers & Clips
This is the official teaser for “First Lady,” which depicts certain political aspects while a celebration turns into a tense and unnerving situation.
Episodes 1, 2, 3,….., Highlights
This is the preview video of “First Lady” that highlights how the perfect relationship between Cha Su Yeon and Hyun Min Cheol is turning bitter and distant as they get involved in politics and a third party enters the picture.
*Drama is subject to regional availability.
