First Lady (2025 TV series)
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| Hangul | 퍼스트레이디 |
| RR | Peoseuteureidi |
| MR | P'ŏsŭt'ŭreidi |
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| Created by |
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| Written by | Kim Hyeong-wan |
| Directed by | Lee Ho-hyeon |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| Production | |
| Running time | 70 minutes |
| Production companies | Studio Jidam
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| Original release | |
| Network | MBN |
| Release | Upcoming |
First Lady (Korean: 퍼스트레이디) is an upcoming South Korean television series starring Eugene, Ji Hyun-woo, and Lee Min-Young. It is scheduled to premiere on MBN on September 24, 2025, and will air every Wednesday and Thursday at 22:20 (KST).[1]
Synopsis
The series revolves around a newly elected president who seeks a divorce from his future first wife. The series depicts the political intrigue and family secrets that unfold amidst the intense conflict between the president-elect and his wife during the 67 days remaining until his inauguration.
Cast
Main
- Eugene as Cha Soo-yeon[2]
- Ji Hyun-woo as Hyun Min-cheol[2]
- Lee Min-young as Shin Hae-rin[2]
Supporting
- Han Soo-ah as Lee Hwa-jin[3]
- Shin So-yul as Son Min-joo[4]
- Kim Ki-bang as Yoon Ki-joo[5]
- Oh Seung-eun as Choi Myung-joo[3]
Production
Development
On April 22, 2025, Maeil Business Newspaper Group, owner of MBN, announced that it would invest approximately ₩18 billion in artist group, with the goal of co-producing content. The first project will be the drama First Lady.[6] It is directed by Lee Ho-hyeon and written by Kim Hyeong-wan. It will be produced by Studio Jidam, Artist Studio, and Roadshow Plus Co., Ltd.[2]
Casting
The main cast was confirmed on April 17, 2025. They are Eugene, Ji Hyun-woo, and Lee Min-young.[2]
Release
The first teaser trailer was released on August 7, 2025, and the series is scheduled to premiere on MBN on September 24, 2025.[1]
References
- ^ a b Hwang, Soo-yeon (August 8, 2025). 대통령 부부의 이혼 전쟁…유진·지현우 '퍼스트레이디', 9월 24일 첫방 [공식] [The presidential couple's divorce battle... Eugene and Ji Hyun-woo's "First Lady" premieres September 24th [Official]]. Xports News (in Korean). Retrieved August 8, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ a b c d e Kim, Soo-jin (April 17, 2025). 유진+지현우+이민영=경력 81년..드라마 '퍼스트레이디' 출연 [Eugene, Ji Hyun-woo, and Lee Min-young = 81 years of combined experience... Appearing in the drama "First Lady."]. Star News (in Korean). Retrieved August 8, 2025.
- ^ a b Lee, Da-mi (August 8, 2025). '퍼스트레이디' 신소율 김기방, 갈등 인물 4인방 [First Lady Shin So-yul and Kim Ki-bang, a quartet of conflicting characters]. star - bntnews. Retrieved August 8, 2025.
- ^ Ahn, Byeong-gil (August 8, 2025). 신소율 ‘퍼스트레이디’ 출연 [Shin So-yul to appear in 'First Lady']. kyunghyang (in Korean). Retrieved August 8, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ Yoo, Ji-hye (August 8, 2025). 김기방, '퍼스트레이디' 출연…정의로운 현장 노동자 역 [Kim Ki-bang to star in "First Lady" as a righteous field worker]. jtbc news (in Korean). Retrieved August 8, 2025.
- ^ Yoon, Hyun-ji (April 22, 2025). 매경미디어그룹, '이정재·정우성' 아티스트그룹에 180억 투자…'퍼스트레이디' 선봬 [Maeil Business Newspaper Media Group invests ₩18 billion in artist group Lee Jung-jae and Jung Woo-sung, unveiling "First Lady."]. Xports News (in Korean). Retrieved August 8, 2025 – via Naver.