First Love (2025 TV series)

Not to be confused with First Love (1996 TV series).
First Love
Promotional poster
Hangul
퍼스트 러브
RRPeoseuteu reobeu
MRP'ŏsŭt'ŭ rŏbŭ
Genre
Written by
Directed byPark Sun-jae[1]
Starring
Music byAdora
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producers
  • Jung Jin-young[1]
  • Noh Jung-hoon[1]
CinematographyLee Jae-myung[1]
EditorKim Mok-hyun[1]
Production companyContents World[1]
Original release
NetworkU+ Mobile TV
ReleaseApril 18 (2025-04-18) –
May 23, 2025 (2025-05-23)

First Love (Korean: 퍼스트 러브) is a 2025 South Korean coming-of-age romance school drama television series written by Kim Yoo-jung and Ji Gang, directed by Park Sun-jae, and starring Eunchan, Jeong Ji-soo, Cha Jun-ho, Hwang Zia, Lee Hyo-je, Lim Sung-jun, Park Sang-hoon, Kim Seon-kyoung, Han Se-jin, Sung Ji-yeon, Bong Jae-hyun, Lee Chae-eun, Park Do-ha, and Chun Ye-ju. The series follows six different stories about 18-year-old students and their first experiences with love. It was exclusively showcased at the 2024 Tokyo International Film and Content Market and released on U+ Mobile TV and U+ TV from April 18, to May 23, 2025.

Synopsis

At Surim High School, a group of 18-year-old students learns what love really feels like as they deal with crushes, confusion, heartache, and the growing pains of adolescence.

Cast and characters

  • Eunchan as Lee Pa-ran[2]
Leader of a popular idol group called Summer Boys, who's nickname is Blue and a heartthrob student of Surim High School. He harbors a secret admiration for his childhood friend, Bong-hee.
  • Jeong Ji-soo as Choi Bong-hee[3]
A bright and cheerful high school student who loves spending time with her friends, and Pa-ran's childhood friend.
A Japanese exchange student with a quiet, introspective nature who carries his own dreams and regrets.
  • Hwang Zia as Kang Ha-na[5]
The class president and academic achiever who serves as a guide for the exchange student Hikari.
  • Lee Hyo-je as Nam Hyun-gyu[6]
A solitary, introspective student who chooses to be alone both at home and at school. He keeps people at arms' length, but his inner world is rich with unresolved emotion.
  • Lim Sung-jun as Ryu Hao[7]
Hyun-gyu's half brother and the captain of Surim High School basketball team, who is outwardly confident but hides his own insecurities.
A kind-hearted and genuine student whose first love is filled with the innocent excitement of new emotions.
  • Kim Seon-kyoung as Lee Ji-yoon[9]
A thoughtful and caring student who becomes entangled in Sun‑woo's world.
  • Han Se-jin as Lee Philip[10]
A dreamy, idealistic student who falls for a teacher, his affection is genuine and respectful.
  • Sung Ji-yeon as Oh Ro-ra[11]
A bright and imaginative student with a whimsical way of viewing the world.
A bold and adventurous student, where he gets caught up in a summer-night mystery at school.
A soft-spoken, introspective student who carries the weight of unspoken stories.
  • Park Do-ha as Heo Tae-woong[13]
A charismatic and slightly mischievous student, he brings energy and a free spirit to his relationship with Ji‑yoon.
  • Chun Ye-ju as Oh Bit-na[14]
A student who walks a fine line between confidence and uncertainty.

Production and release

In March 2025, the cast lineup were confirmed and included a mix of established idols and rising actors, notably Eunchan of Tempest, Cha Jun-ho of Drippin, and Bong Jae-hyun. They are joined by other prominent names such as Park Do-ha, Hwang Zi-a, Lee Chae-eun, and Lim Sung-jun. The drama also features a highly anticipated OST, produced by Adora, the renowned composer behind hits for global acts like BTS's "Spring Day" and "Euphoria".[15]

In November 2024, it was reported that the series would be released in February 2025. Additionally, during the showcase at the 2024 Tokyo International Film and Content Market, the cast, director, and producer introduced the production's concept, airing plans, and episode summaries. A highlight reel of the drama was also shown for the first time, receiving enthusiastic applause from the local audience.[16]

In March 2025, the series was confirmed to be released on April 18.[17]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h 내 남사친은 아이돌 [My Friend Is an Idol]. First Love. Episode 1 (in Korean). April 18, 2025. U+ Mobile TV.
  2. ^ Lee, Soo-jin (April 11, 2025). 아이돌→신예 배우 총출동... '퍼스트 러브', 18일 오후 3시 첫 공개 [Idols→rookie actors all gathered... 'First Love' to premiere on the 18th at 3 p.m.]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 11, 2025. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
  3. ^ Park, Ro-sa (March 26, 2025). 정지수, '퍼스트 러브' 출연...명랑 여고생 변신 [Jeong Ji-soo to appear in 'First Love'...transforms into a cheerful high school girl]. My Daily (in Korean). Retrieved November 14, 2025.
  4. ^ Lee, Seul-bi (March 21, 2025). 드리핀 차준호, '퍼스트 러브' 캐스팅...'차비드' 첫 연기 [공식] [Drippin's Cha Jun-ho cast in 'First Love...makes his acting debut as 'Chavid' [Official]]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 6, 2025. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
  5. ^ Kang, Seo-jung (March 27, 2025). 황지아, 총명한 여고생 된다..'퍼스트 러브' 출연 [“Hwang Zi-a becomes a bright and intelligent high school girl..to appear in 'First Love']. Osen (in Korean). Retrieved November 14, 2025.
  6. ^ Ahn, Byung-gil (May 2, 2025). '퍼스트 러브' 이효제X임성준, 브로맨스 케미 폭발 ['First Love' Lee Hyo-je and Lim Sung-jun, deliver explosive bromance chemistry]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Retrieved November 14, 2025.
  7. ^ Ahn, Byung-gil (April 7, 2025). 임성준 '퍼스트 러브' 출연 [Lim Sung-jun is appearing in First Love]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Retrieved November 14, 2025.
  8. ^ Choi, Shin-ae (May 5, 2025). 박수오-김선경-박도하, 10대의 풋풋한 첫사랑 '청춘 케미' 설렘 폭발('퍼스트러브') [Park Soo-oh, Kim Sun-kyung, and Park Do-ha spark heart-fluttering teenage first-love chemistry ('First Love')]. SPOTV News (in Korean). Retrieved November 14, 2025.
  9. ^ Yoo, Ji-hye (April 2, 2025). '선업튀' 김선경, '퍼스트 러브' 주연...박상훈·박도하와 호흡 ['Lovely Runner' Kim Seon-kyung stars in 'First Love'...shares screen with Park Sang-hoon and Park Do-ha]. JTBC (in Korean). Retrieved November 14, 2025.
  10. ^ Jang, Jin-ri (May 16, 2025). 모모랜드 제인, '퍼스트 러브'로 연기 시작...한세진과 '사제 로맨스' [Momoland’s Jane begins acting with 'First Love'...shares a 'student-teacher romance' with Han Se-jin]. SPOTV News (in Korean). Retrieved November 14, 2025.
  11. ^ Lee, Sung-bong (April 17, 2025). 성지연, LG유플러스 웹드라마 '퍼스트러브' 발탁 [Sung Ji‑yeon cast in LG U+ web drama 'First Love']. Abcnews (in Korean). Retrieved November 14, 2025.
  12. ^ a b Jung, Mi-kyung (May 23, 2025). 봉재현X이채은, '퍼스트 러브' 대미 장식...로맨스·스릴러 교차 케미 [Bong Jae-hyun and Lee Chae-eun conclude 'First Love'...delivering intersecting romance and thriller chemistry]. Xports News (in Korean). Retrieved November 14, 2025.
  13. ^ Ahn, Byung-gil (March 20, 2025). 박도하, 웹드라마 '퍼스트 러브' 캐스팅 [Park Do-ha cast in the web drama 'First Love']. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Retrieved November 14, 2025.
  14. ^ Son, Bong-suk (March 25, 2025). 신예 천예주, '퍼스트 러브' 주연 오빛나 역 낙점 [Rising star Chun Ye-ju cast as lead in 'First Love' as Oh Bit-na]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Retrieved November 14, 2025.
  15. ^ Kim, Kyung-hee (March 31, 2025). ‘퍼스트 러브’ 템페스트 은찬-드리핀 차준호-봉재현 등 캐스팅! ['First Love' casts Tempest's Eunchan, Drippin's Cha Jun-ho, Bong Jae-hyun, and others!]. iMBC (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 27, 2025. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
  16. ^ Kang, Mi-kyung (November 5, 2024). 일본으로 진출하는 국내 토종 OTT...'퍼스트 러브' 일본 독점 쇼케이스 [Domestic homegrown OTT service making its move into Japan...'First Love' holds an exclusive showcase in Japan]. Digital Times (in Korean). Retrieved November 14, 2025.
  17. ^ Ahn, Byung-gil (March 31, 2025). '퍼스트 러브' 라이징 스타들의 첫 사랑, 내달 18일 첫선 ['First Love' to Premiere on April 18, Showcasing Rising Stars and Their First Love Stories]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 30, 2025. Retrieved November 14, 2025.


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