First Lady (Korean: 퍼스트레이디) is a 2025 South Korean television series starring Eugene, Ji Hyun-woo, and Lee Min-Young. It aired on MBN from September 24, to October 30, 2025, every Wednesday and Thursday at 22:20 (KST).
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Synopsis
The series revolves around a newly elected president who seeks a divorce from his 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
Ji Hyun-woo as Hyun Min-cheol
Lee Min-young as Shin Hae-rin
Supporting
Han Soo-ah as Lee Hwa-jin
Park Seo-koung as Hyun Ji-yo
Kim Beok Kyung-hui as Sung Hyun-sook
Kang Seong-oh as Kang Seon-ho
Shin So-yul as Son Min-joo
Kim Ki-bang as Yoon Ki-joo
Oh Seung-eun as Choi Myung-joo
Heo Jin as Ha Geom-sook
Jeon No-min as Cha Jin-taek
Lee Myung-hoon as Lee Beom-sook
Goo Seok-dae as Lee Hyun-jyo
Do-yoo as Cha Jung-yeon
Lim Hyun-seong as Cheon Tim-jang
Son Ji-na as Bae Young-seon
Kim Kyu-nam as Seon Soo-mi
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. 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.
Casting
The main cast was confirmed on April 17, 2025. They are Eugene, Ji Hyun-woo, and Lee Min-young.
Release
The first teaser trailer was released on August 7, 2025, and the series is scheduled to premiere on MBN on September 24, 2025.