---
title: "First Love"
year: 1996
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/first-love-1996"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 36842
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# First Love (1996) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/first-love-1996

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

First Love is a television series first released in 1996. Catalogued under Drama.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A sweeping 1990s Korean drama that captured record-breaking viewership across 66 heartfelt episodes."

### Why Watch
- Features early performances by Bae Yong-joon
- Set a historic viewership record in Korean TV
- 66‑episode run allows deep character development

### Caveats & Content Note
- At 66 episodes, the series requires a significant time commitment
- Production values reflect mid‑1990s standards
- Tone & Suitability: The series is a family‑friendly melodrama suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: melodramatic, nostalgic, epic, romantic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/first-love-1996#watch.

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: How many episodes are in First Love?
First Love consists of 66 episodes.

### Q: When was First Love originally broadcast?
It aired on KBS2 from September 7, 1996 to April 20, 1997.

### Q: What time did First Love air on television?
It was scheduled for Saturdays and Sundays at 19:55.

### Q: Who are the main stars of First Love?
The series stars Bae Yong-joon, Choi Soo-jong, and Lee Seung-yeon.

### Q: What viewership record does First Love hold?
It holds the highest single‑episode rating for a Korean drama at 65.8% and an average rating of 52.6%.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [First Love — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/36842)
- [First Love (1996 TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Love_(1996_TV_series))
- [First Love (1996 - 1997) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/serial/first-love-1996)
- [First Love (1921) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/187730-first-love)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*