First Lady, directed by Lee Ho-hyun and written by Kim Hyeong-wan, follows Cha Su-yeon, whose ambition drives her to infiltrate Korea’s political elite. Using her charm and devotion as a facade, she manipulates her husband, rising politician Hyun Min-cheol, while concealing her true motives. The drama’s ensemble cast, including Eugene as Su-yeon and Ji Hyun-woo as Min-cheol, brings depth to this story of political intrigue, deception, and power struggles.
Secrets, Betrayal, and Fire Reveal the Deadly Cost of Political Ambition
The series centers around a tragic chemical factory fire that killed Min-cheol’s friend, Do Tae-hoon, who was wrongly accused of arson. Throughout the drama, Min-cheol seeks to pass the Do Tae-hoon Special Act to uncover the truth. The finale reveals that former president Yoo Jin-myeong and H Group chairman Yang Hoon orchestrated the fire to frame Tae-hoon and sabotage Min-cheol’s political career.
First Lady (Roadshow Plus Co., Ltd)Upon discovering the plot, Su-yeon intervenes, negotiating with Jin-myeong to protect her husband’s reputation. She ultimately orders the H Chemical plant to be set on fire, leading to Tae-hoon’s death. To safeguard her marriage and political position, she suppresses all investigations into the incident, actively opposing the Special Act that would expose her involvement.
Kidnapping, Factory Collapse, and Confession Reveal the High Cost of Hidden Ambitions
In the final episodes, Yang Hoon kidnaps Su-yeon and Min-cheol’s daughter, Ji-yoo, luring Su-yeon to the abandoned factory with the intent to kill them. Min-cheol arrives just in time, rescuing them as the factory begins collapsing. Trapped under debris, Min-cheol urges Su-yeon to escape, highlighting the tension between her personal safety and her moral reckoning.
The series concludes with Su-yeon confessing to her role in the factory fire, exonerating Do Tae-hoon and bringing Yang Hoon to justice. Though rescue teams find signs of life under the wreckage, Min-cheol’s survival remains uncertain. The ending leaves viewers reflecting on ambition, accountability, and the heavy cost of buried secrets in the pursuit of power.
