First Lady is an upcoming K-drama series, scheduled to premiere in South Korea on MBN on September 24, 2025, at 10:20 PM KST. As of the writing of this article, the show does not have an official US release date. However, according to My Drama List, the show will be available to stream on Rakuten Viki.
First Lady has 12 episodes and will air on Wednesdays and Thursdays weekly, through October 30, 2025. The series follows the story of a soon-to-be First Lady whose life is turned upside down when her husband, and newly elected president of South Korea, asks for a divorce, just 67 days before the presidential inauguration.
First Lady Season 1 Episode 1: Release Time and Schedule
The first episode of the K-drama series will be released on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 10:20 PM KST. Here is the global release schedule for the drama:
| Timezone | Air Time |
|---|---|
| EST (US East Coast) | 9:20 AM |
| PST (US West Coast) | 6:20 AM |
| GMT (UK) | 1:20 PM |
| CET (Europe) | 2:20 PM |
| IST (India) | 6:50 PM |
| JST (Japan) | 10:20 PM |
| AEST (Australia) | 11:20 PM |
Fans can look forward to an emotional, tension-filled story that blends high-stakes politics with personal betrayal, set in the highest office of South Korea.
First Lady Season 1 Episode 1: Where to Watch?
First Lady Season 1 Episode 1 will be exclusively available on the MBN network in South Korea. For international viewers, the show will be available to watch on Rakuten Viki, as it is labeled as ‘Coming Soon’ on the platform.
Since this is a new show, it will not be available for viewing on Viki for free. As it is a non-Kocowa series, fans might only need a Viki Pass Standard subscription to stream it on the platform. The Viki Pass Standard plan is priced at $4.99 per month or $49.99 annually.
The PG-13-rated show will have subtitles in seven different languages: English, French, Indonesian, Malay, Portuguese, Spanish, and Thai. English subs usually appear within hours, but full subtitles for other languages may take longer.
First Lady Season 1: A Deep Dive Into the Show
The series follows the turbulent journey of Cha Su Yeon (Eugene), a woman who has long sacrificed her own ambitions for the sake of her husband’s political career. Once a promising member of the National Assembly, Su-yeon saw her aspirations curtailed by her powerful father, the party leader at the time.
Rather than abandon politics completely, she chose to support her husband, Hyun Min-cheol (Ji Hyun Woo), through his grueling presidential campaign. Thanks to her unwavering loyalty and sharp instincts, Min-cheol overcomes past defeats and is finally elected president.
Just as Su-yeon begins preparing for her new role as First Lady, her world is shaken. Only 67 days before the presidential inauguration, Min Cheol coldly demands a divorce. His sudden betrayal leaves Su Yeon devastated, but she quickly realizes that her personal heartbreak is only part of a larger storm. Their relationship turns hostile, fueled by the presence of Sin Hae Rin (Lee Min Young), Min Cheol’s mysterious secretary and most trusted ally.
Forced into an impossible position, Su Yeon must endure the final two months leading to the inauguration while navigating treacherous political conspiracies, long-buried family secrets, and ruthless power struggles. Once seen as a devoted political spouse, she now faces the challenge of reclaiming her own agency and deciding whether to fight back or walk away.
Are you excited to see how Cha Su Yeon fights against this obstacle?
First Lady premieres on September 24, 2025, on MBN.
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