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DRAMABOX
70 EPISODES
HD · 9:16 · 24fps
Urban · completed

The First Thing He Heard Was Betrayal

Three years ago, Mikel Grant lost his hearing. Taking the new name Stanley Ford, he steps away from his company. During this time, Josie Homer pursues him and proposes despite her family's opposition. He falls in love with her and helps her rise to success. After risking his life to regain his hearing for their wedding, he returns cured—only to discover that she has secretly been seeing another man for over a year.

★ 7.8
Rating
70
Episodes
90s each
DramaBox
Platform
2026
Released
DramaBox
URBAN · 70 EP
The First Thing He Heard Was Betrayal
★ 7.8 · completed
DramaBox · Editorial entry
№ 01Cast
2 cast members
№ 02Episodes
70 episodes total

The First Thing He Heard Was Betrayal spans 70 episodes, each 90 seconds long, shot in vertical 9:16 for mobile viewing. The short episodic format compresses narrative around cliffhangers — every episode ends on a break that pulls you to the next.

Streaming exclusively on DramaBox.

№ 03Where to watch
DramaBox

The First Thing He Heard Was Betrayal streams on DramaBox, a vertical micro-drama platform available on iOS and Android. Typical access: first episodes free, subsequent episodes unlocked via coins (~$0.99 / 50 coins) or monthly subscription.

№ 02Recommendations
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FAQFrequently asked questions

How many episodes does The First Thing He Heard Was Betrayal have?

The First Thing He Heard Was Betrayal has 70 episodes, each running approximately 90 seconds.

Where can I watch The First Thing He Heard Was Betrayal online?

The First Thing He Heard Was Betrayal streams on DramaBox.

Who is in the cast of The First Thing He Heard Was Betrayal?

Lead cast: Haixia Ding, Peng Wang.

Is The First Thing He Heard Was Betrayal free to watch?

DramaBox uses a typical freemium model: first episodes free, subsequent unlocked via coins (~$0.99 / 50 coins) or subscription.

What is The First Thing He Heard Was Betrayal about?

Three years ago, Mikel Grant lost his hearing. Taking the new name Stanley Ford, he steps away from his company. During this time, Josie Homer pursues him and proposes despite her family's opposition. He falls in love with her and helps her rise to success. After risking his life to regain his hearing for their wedding, he returns cured—only to discover that she has secretly been seeing another man for over a year.

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