Miraculous Ending: 'First Lady' Finale Delivers Redemption and Survival

The finale of MBN's mini-series 'First Lady' aired on Thursday, the 30th, at 10:20 PM, delivering a powerful conclusion with a 'miracle ending' as the survival of Ji Hyun-woo's character was revealed amidst a tale of redemption from greed and desire.

In the final episode, Hyun Min-chul (played by Ji Hyun-woo) learns the truth about his wife, Cha Soo-yeon (played by Eugene), and embraces her with love, sacrificing himself, which leads to a transformation in Cha Soo-yeon.

When confronted by Hyun Min-chul about being the mastermind behind a fire incident, Cha Soo-yeon admits without hesitation, "I did it," revealing her actions were to help him win an election. Despite his tears, she coldly confesses, "I never loved you. I used you to get revenge on my father," leaving Hyun Min-chul devastated.

Cha Soo-yeon heads to an abandoned chemical factory to rescue her kidnapped daughter, Hyun Ji-yu (played by Park Seo-kyung), from Yang Hoon (played by Lee Si-kang). Despite her pleas, Yang Hoon leaves her in danger, but Hyun Min-chul arrives just in time to save Ji-yu.

Hyun Min-chul rescues both Cha Soo-yeon and Lee Hwa-jin (played by Han Soo-ah), but a collapsing ceiling leaves him trapped. As the building crumbles, he urges Cha Soo-yeon to escape, expressing regret for not understanding her actions. His final smile at Hwa-jin's call of "Dad" is poignant as the building collapses.

Yang Hoon is arrested for various crimes, including the factory fire and attempted murder. Meanwhile, the search for the missing Hyun Min-chul continues. Shin Hae-rin (played by Lee Min-young) hints at his survival, adding emotional depth to the narrative.

Cha Soo-yeon testifies about the chemical fire from 15 years ago, revealing the truth and expressing her determination to save her husband, who she believes saved her.

As the search at the factory continues, a rescue worker's urgent shout, "Here! We found him!" confirms Hyun Min-chul's survival, delivering a 'miracle ending' that resonates deeply. 'First Lady' leaves a lasting impression with its message of redemption through true sincerity and sacrifice.

'First Lady' captivated audiences with its detailed portrayal of human psychology, power struggles, and ambition. The series' grand visuals, including the 'presidential election party' and 'chemical factory fire' scenes, provided a spectacular viewing experience.

The series maintained a strong presence in Netflix's 'Top 10 Series in Korea' and gained popularity on Japanese OTT platform Lemino and global platform Rakuten Viki, showcasing its global appeal.

Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr