Eugene's Dramatic Apology in 'First Lady' Amidst Torrential Rain: A Turning Point?

MBN's Wednesday-Thursday miniseries 'First Lady' teases a dramatic twist as Eugene seeks forgiveness in a powerful 'kneeling apology' scene amidst a torrential downpour.

'First Lady' (written by Kim Hyung-wan, directed by Lee Ho-hyun, produced by Studio Jidam, Artist Studio, and Roadshow Plus) unfolds the unprecedented story of a husband, newly elected as President, demanding a divorce from his wife, who is set to become the First Lady.

Since its premiere, 'First Lady' has captured attention, ranking in the TOP 2 of Netflix's 'Today's Top 10 Series in Korea' and maintaining its position in the TOP 10 as of October 7th. Additionally, according to Good Data Corporation's drama TV-OTT search response for the fourth week of September, it ranked in the TOP 8, with 'First Lady Characters' being a TOP 3 drama search keyword, showcasing its popularity.

In the previous episode, Cha Soo-yeon (played by Eugene) tore up divorce papers in front of Hyun Min-chul (played by Ji Hyun-woo), signaling the start of her counterattack. She issued a stern warning to her husband Hyun Min-chul and his close aide Shin Hae-rin (played by Lee Min-young) over a video involving her most despised half-sibling Cha Jung-yeon (played by Do Yoo) and her daughter Hyun Ji-yoo (played by Park Seo-kyung), creating a tense atmosphere.

In the upcoming fifth episode, airing on October 8th, Eugene's character will kneel in the pouring rain to apologize, aiming to win back public favor. The scene depicts Cha Soo-yeon kneeling before the fan club 'Iron Lady' protesting outside her home, refusing the umbrella offered by her housekeeper Sung Hyun-sook (played by Kim Gwak Kyung-hee) and embracing the rain in a heartfelt apology. Viewers are left wondering if Cha Soo-yeon can win back the fan club's support and what prompted her to make such a public apology.

Eugene showcased her acting prowess in this intense scene, performing under the heavy rain with dedication. Despite being drenched from head to toe, she delivered a passionate performance, embodying Cha Soo-yeon's desperate sincerity and poignant repentance. Her commitment to the role was evident as she repeatedly practiced her lines, undeterred by her soaked clothes.

The production team stated, "This scene marks a pivotal moment as Eugene's character actively seeks to regain public support after declaring 'all-out war' in her divorce battle with Ji Hyun-woo's character. Whether this apology in the rain will be a turning point or lead to further repercussions will be revealed in the broadcast."

MBN's 'First Lady' airs its fifth episode at 10:20 PM.

Reporter Kim Ji-won, TenAsia one@tenasia.co.kr