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This is an article from Soompi on FIRST MAN drama. What I found interesting is Junho will fall in love with Jangmi - not Jangmi who impersonates Seorin later.

3 Reasons To Look Forward To Upcoming Romance Drama “First Man”
Dec 15, 2025
by E Ezeji

MBC’s new daily drama “First Man” has revealed three key reasons why viewers should be excited for its premiere!
“First Man” is a revenge drama about two women whose lives become fatally intertwined—one who lives another person’s life for the sake of revenge, and another who steals someone else’s life in pursuit of her own desires.
Ahead of its premiere, here are three reasons to look forward to the drama:

Love rivalry between brothers Kang Baek Ho and Kang Jun Ho :
In the drama, brothers Kang Baek Ho (Yoon Sun Woo) and Kang Jun Ho (Park Gun Il) both fall for Oh Jang Mi (Hahm Eun Jung), foreshadowing an unavoidable clash between the siblings. The charming and cheerful lawyer Kang Baek Ho is popular but pursues only one person—Oh Jang Mi.
However, Kang Jun Ho, his cold and perfectionist brother, a Michelin three-star chef, also falls for Oh Jang Mi, the only woman who can melt his icy heart. The contrast between the brothers’ polar opposite personalities adds to the intrigue. The passionate romantic rivalry between the warm and bright Kang Baek Ho and the cold Kang Jun Ho over Oh Jang Mi is one of the main highlights viewers can look forward to in the drama.

Jin Hong Ju’s jealousy toward Oh Jang Mi :
Adding another layer to the unpredictable web of relationships is Jin Hong Ju (Kim Min Seol). Hong Ju is hopelessly in love with Kang Baek Ho but receives only cold responses in return. When she realizes that the one woman Baek Ho truly loves is Oh Jang Mi, Hong Ju begins to see her as a rival and grows to hate her. Quick-witted and sharp yet clumsy at critical moments, Hong Ju’s obsession with Baek Ho and jealousy toward Oh Jang Mi are expected to become the most powerful variable in the romance between Oh Jang Mi and Kang Baek Ho.

😍 Park Geun II

I've just watched subbed episode 28.

That scene where Junho saw Hwayoung distraught in the corridor of the Dream Hotel.
Don't you find Park Geun II aka Junho very very handsome? 🫠😍

Earlier, I have explained to @joetoca and @scarfie that I saw that scene in the preview after episode 27.  The subtitles were gone quickly so I misunderstood that scene.
Thanks ☺️

It was in the preview after episode 27 was aired.

I am waiting for the subbed episode 28.

Well-written summary of First Man characters.

I cringe when Hwayoung and Nambong appear lovey dovey.

I really hate to watch the exaggerated and clownish facial expressions of Snake Sanwol.

As for Taesook, for the sake of money, she will betray Jangmi when Hwayoung bribes her later. There must be a reason for Taesook's character.

Totally agree!
That's why, earlier, I was telling a commenter that I don't feel any chemistry, that is, romantic chemistry between Baekho and Jangmi.
But, somehow, I feel strong romantic chemistry between Junho and Jangmi.

Too bad Ham Eun Jung has just gotten married.  Otherwise, Park Geun II do look very good with Ham Eun Jung.  Both are very good friends.

True, they do need a brainy person on their side to figure out things, don't they?

All these Korean actors and actresses look years younger than their real age. 😁

Earlier, what I said about the Snake giving Hongju info about Baekho was wrong.  It was in the preview for episode 28. 

I misunderstood the subtitles which were gone very quickly.
As you've pointed out, the Snake gave Hongju information about another man from a wealthy.

Thanks @Gysgt 😁

Earlier, what I said about the Snake giving Hongju info about Baekho was wrong.  It was in the preview for episode 28. 

I misunderstood the subtitles which were gone very quickly.
As @Gysgt has pointed out, the Snake gave Hongju information about another man from a wealthy family.

@scarfie, sorry about my mistake. 😁

Earlier, what I said about the Snake giving Hongju info about Baekho was wrong.  It was in the preview for episode 28. 

I misunderstood the subtitles which were gone very quickly.
As @Gysgt has pointed out, the Snake gave Hongju information about another man from a wealthy family.

@joetoca, sorry about my mistake. 😁

No worries. Earlier, I just couldn't remember HJ is Hongju. 😄

It is too early in the drama now for Sukhee to remember everything about Hwayoung. I'm sure when Sukhee does remember Hwayoung, Sukhee's days will be numbered. 💀

OHK is Oh Hyun Kyung, correct?
Oh Hyun Kyung is the name of the actress who plays Cha Hwayoung, the villain.
🙂

Ah! Sorry! Hongju!

I cannot recall Hongju meeting Nambong.

Assuming Hongju has met Nambong at some work meeting, Baekho was not in the meeting, right?

The Snake and Hwayoung also have no idea that Junho is the son of Nambong .

Who is HJ?

Then the Snake might strangle her daughter first. She is so obsessed with wealth.

Possible then Junho would not know all the brutal deeds of his biological mother Hwayoung until towards the end of the drama.

I have a sad feeling that the ending for Junho would be very tragic. He could be responsible for Hwayoung's ultimate punishment in the end. By the time Hwayoung found out that Junho is Haneul, she might have already done a cruel, unforgivable deed to Junho.

My imagination has suddenly turned wild!
😅🤣😂