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Newly Elected President Faces Marital Turmoil as Wife Demands Half the Presidency
24 Aug
Summary
- Newly elected president's wife determined to become first lady
- Wife threatens to take half the presidency if husband divorces her
- Trailer shows couple's power struggle and wife's car crash

The upcoming Korean drama 'The First Lady' is generating significant buzz as it explores the intense power struggle between a newly elected president and his determined wife. According to the recently released teaser, the show centers around Cha Soo Yeon, a level-headed and ambitious woman who is just 67 days away from becoming the first lady.
However, Soo Yeon's dreams are shattered when her husband, President Hyun Min Chul, announces his intention to divorce her with only days until the swearing-in ceremony. Unwilling to give up on her aspirations, Soo Yeon makes it clear that she believes she is entitled to half of the presidency, as she is the reason her husband attained the position in the first place.
The teaser depicts the couple's power struggle, with the two butting heads in various scenarios. The trailer culminates in a cliffhanger moment where Soo Yeon is involved in a car crash, leaving her covered in blood as she emerges from the vehicle.
'The First Lady' boasts a powerful ensemble cast, including Eugene, Ji Hyun Woo, and Lee Min Young, and is set to premiere next month on September 24th. The drama promises to deliver a thrilling and intense exploration of the lengths one woman will go to in order to secure her place as the first lady.