“First Lady” 2025: Eugene’s Long-Awaited Return After "Penthouse" Fame!
- Disha Paul
- Oct 4
- 2 min read
Eugene has just made her most eagerly awaited comeback after the global success of Penthouse in the new MBN political K-drama First Lady.
This time, her role is even stronger and more complex than her previous works, and fans are thrilled to see the lady boss era of Eugene rise once again.
First Lady K-drama Storyline and Eugene’s Role
The story revolves around Cha Soo-yeon, played by Eugene, and her relentless efforts to enter the male-dominated political world, which men around her previously controlled.
After her own father blocked her political career, she dedicated everything to making her husband the next president, securing her dream of becoming the First Lady.
First Lady Plot Twist: A Shocking Divorce
Everything goes smoothly until her husband Hyun Min-cheol (played by Ji Hyun-woo) announces their divorce just 67 days before his inauguration.
Their once unbreakable relationship begins to crumble under cold arguments, misunderstandings, and the shadow of Min-cheol’s secretive secretary Shin Hae-rin (Lee Min-young), who may be his mistress.
First Lady Focuses on Power and Secrets
This drama unravels the political battles, hidden lies, and layers of betrayal behind the glamorous lives of leaders.
Soo-yeon, who gave her all, refuses to let go of her dream easily. She must discover what her husband truly wants, while uncovering conspiracies and family secrets that threaten not only her position but also her life.
Cast of First Lady
Eugene plays Cha Soo-yeon, her first role in nearly five years. She was last seen as Oh Yoon-hee in all three seasons of Penthouse, which made her globally famous.
Ji Hyun-woo stars as Hyun Min-cheol, a role that shows his complex side. He is best known for leading dramas such as Beauty and Mr. Romantic and Young Lady and Gentleman.
Lee Min-young appears as Shin Hae-rin, the mysterious secretary. She is recognized for supporting roles in Perfect Marriage Revenge and The Law Cafe, as well as a lead role in Becoming Witch.
When Did First Lady Air?
First Lady premiered on September 24, 2025, airing on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:20 p.m. KST on MBN.
Each episode runs about 70 minutes, and the show has a total of 12 episodes. The final episode is expected to air on October 30, 2025.
Where to Watch First Lady K-drama Online
For viewers outside South Korea, Viki carries the series with subtitles in multiple languages. In some regions, Viu also streams it.
In Korea, the drama airs on MBN at its scheduled broadcast time.
Do you think Eugene’s performance in First Lady will surpass her iconic role in Penthouse? Let us know in the comments!