First Love (2025 TV series)
First Love 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,,,,, Lim Sung-jun, Park Sang-hoon, Kim Seon-kyoung, Han Se-jin,, Bong Jae-hyun, Lee Chae-eun,, and. 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
- as Choi Bong-hee
- as Hikari
- as Kang Ha-na
- as Nam Hyun-gyu
- Lim Sung-jun as Ryu Hao
- Park Sang-hoon as Ha Sun-woo
- Kim Seon-kyoung as Lee Ji-yoon
- Han Se-jin as Lee Philip
- as Oh Ro-ra
- Bong Jae-hyun as Park Jun-young
- Lee Chae-eun as Kim I-na
- as Heo Tae-woong
- as Oh Bit-na
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".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.
In March 2025, the series was confirmed to be released on April 18.