First Love (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 1996, First Love is a drama series.
What it’s about. First Love is a South Korean television series starring Bae Yong-joon, Choi Soo-jong and Lee Seung-yeon. It aired on KBS2 from September 7, 1996 to April 20, 1997 on Saturdays and Sundays at 19:55 for 66 episodes. It is currently the number one highest-rated Korean drama of all time based on single episode viewership ratings, reaching 65.8% on its April 10, 1997 episode. Its average rating for its entire run was 52.6%.
Who’s in it. First Love stars Choi Ji-woo as Kang Seok-hee, Choi Soo-jong as Sung Chan Hyuk, Lee Seung-yun as Lee Hyo Kyung and Kim Tae-woo as Hyung Ki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, First Love sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch First Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of First Love tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch First Love (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for First Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is First Love worth watching?
- First Love holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in First Love?
- First Love stars Choi Ji-woo, Choi Soo-jong, Lee Seung-yun, Kim Tae-woo and Song Hye-kyo.
- When was First Love released?
- First Love was released in 1996.