Because This Is My First Life

Two professionals end up as roommates and decide to marry mainly to secure housing and financial stability. What starts as a pragmatic pact soon strains under daily life and the expectations of family members who meddle, judge, and pressure them. As they share a tiny apartment and split chores, their relationship deepens in unexpected ways, blurring the lines between obligation and affection. The show looks at the realities of adulthood in a city where money and housing costs shape almost every choice, from career moves to who you share a bed with. It balances warm humor with poignant moments as the couple negotiates honesty, boundaries, and the possibility that love may grow from practical beginnings without losing its own spark.

Released in 2017 on tvN, the drama was created by Park Joon-hwa, Yoon Nan-joong and Mun Sung-nam. It stars Lee Min-ki and Jung So-min in the central pairing and is noted for its grounded, contemporary tone.

Across Korean award circuits it earned nominations for its writing and performances, signaling broad critical approval. Viewers and critics alike praised the chemistry between the leads and the show's frank treatment of money, housing and the messy realities of starting real relationships, a portrayal that resonated with many viewers.

Because This Is My First Life cemented itself as a modern take on dating and money worries, prompting conversations about independence, career pressure, and how couples decide to live together. Its frank humor and humane portrayals encouraged strangers to rethink housing and relationships. Its tone stays warm, witty, and observant.

Critics consistently praised the show's humane humor and sharp observation of adult life. The themes revolve around personal growth, financial anxiety, the balance between independence and closeness, and the idea that choice matters in shaping relationships as much as affection. Its themes linger after the credits inviting viewers to reflect.