From K-Pop Fairy to Fierce First Lady: Eugene's Bold Comeback in 'First Lady'

From K-Pop Fairy to Fierce First Lady: Eugene's Bold Comeback in MBN's 'First Lady'

In the 1990s, South Korea was captivated by a fairy's smile. She was Eugene, a member of the 1st generation K-pop girl group S.E.S., the very epitome of innocence. Now, over two decades later in 2025, she's ready to shake up South Korea once again!

On September 24th, Eugene returns to the small screen in MBN's new drama 'First Lady.' But this time, she's no longer a fairy. She's 'Cha Soo-yeon,' a tragic First Lady who is suddenly asked for a divorce by her president-elect husband. This isn't just a simple acting transformation; it's "Actress Eugene's" grand, daring, and absolutely stunning gamble to open her second act.

From 'Fairy' to 'Villain': The Many Faces of Eugene's Career

What makes this transformation even more astonishing is the layered public memory of "Actress Eugene." There's the 'original fairy' face from her S.E.S. days, the nation's first love. Then, the kind and resilient daughter 'Lee Jin-ae' who captivated weekend viewers in 'All About My Mom.' And just a few years ago, we saw her desperate 'Oh Yoon-hee' in 'Penthouse,' a character who became a literal embodiment of desire for her daughter. Eugene has consistently taken on characters that defy public expectations, and she's always nailed them.

However, 'Cha Soo-yeon' in 'First Lady' is different from all these previous roles. As an ambitious former activist who helped her husband become president, this character is driven not by maternal love ('Penthouse') or pure romance ('All About My Mom'), but by "her own convictions" and "power." This is Eugene's complete evolution into her coldest, most rational character yet – a side we've never seen before.

'First Lady': A Familiar Name, A Brand New Face

'First Lady' kicks off with a shocking premise from the very beginning. The setup – facing the ultimate betrayal of "divorce" at the exact moment her husband gains supreme power – sets it apart from any previous dramas featuring a First Lady. The unwavering gaze and resolute expression in the released teasers and posters only amplify the anticipation for her transformation. Online communities are already buzzing with comments like, "I can't wait to see Eugene's new face!" and "The casting alone guarantees a hit!"

This project is even more crucial for Eugene because it serves as a litmus test to expand her acting spectrum without limits, moving beyond the "idol-turned-actor" label. Playing a character who is in a symbolic position as First Lady, yet actively clashes with her husband and engages in a high-stakes power game, is the ultimate stage for an actress to prove her true acting prowess.

Anticipating the "Rediscovery of Eugene"

'First Lady' is more than just a drama. This will be the most significant turning point in "Original Fairy" Eugene's acting career, as she pours all the accumulated skill from her 28 years in the entertainment industry into this role. Get ready for a tense acting showdown with co-star Ji Hyun-woo and a breathtaking psychological battle unfolding between power and love. We are about to witness "Actress Eugene's" most intense and mature face yet – a side we've truly never seen before

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