The first episode of "21st Century Grand Duchess" D-3..IU ♥ Focus on Byun Wooseok

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The curtain will rise on the worldview of the constitutional monarchy in the "21st Century Grand Duchess."

MBC's new Friday-Saturday drama "21st Century Grand Prince Lady" (script Yoo Ji-won/director Park Joon-hwa, Bae Hee-young/projected Kang Dae-sun/produced MBC and Kakao Entertainment) is a drama about a romance that breaks down the fate of a woman and a king who have everything against the backdrop of the 21st century constitutional monarchy in Korea, but are annoyed by their status as commoners and sons of a king, but are sad to have nothing. Ahead of the first broadcast on the 10th (Friday), we have pointed out the points to watch that will help viewers' world view and immersion.

◆ POINT 1. IU, Byun Woo-seok, Roh Sang-hyun, Gong Seung-yeon, Yoo Soo-bin, Lee Yeon, 21st century actors' synergy expectations

The 21st Century Grand Prince's Wife is drawing keen attention with a meeting between versatile all-rounder IU (played by Sung Hee-joo) and legendary general Byun Woo-seok (played by Lee An-daegun). On top of that, actors such as Noh Sang-hyun (played by Min Jeong-woo), Gong Seung-yeon (played by Yoon Yi-rang), Yoo Soo-bin (played by Choi Hyun) and Lee Yeon (played by Do Hye-jeong) all gather to create a synergy of fantasy. In particular, IU and Byun Woo-seok are proving their popularity by ranking first and second before the first broadcast in the topical ranking of TV-OTT drama performers in the first week of April 2026 released by Fundex of Good Data Corporation.

Director Park Joon-hwa, who showed trendy visual beauty such as "Wedding" and "What's Wrong with Secretary Kim" with the script, which was selected as the winner of the MBC Drama Screenplay Contest in 2022, raises expectations. I'm looking forward to the first broadcast of "21st Century Grand Prince Lady," which will harmonize directors and actors who trust and watch and fresh stories that have never been seen before.

◆ POINT 2. 21st Century Constitutional monarchy royals open! A foreshadowing of the fortune-telling romance of a chaebol X army

The "21st Century Grand Duchess" is set in the 21st century constitutional monarchy, where the royal family remains. In the play, Castle Beauty's representative Sung Hee-joo (IU) has everything, but she has the limit of being a commoner. On the other hand, Prince Ian (played by Byun Woo-seok) is a noble status, but he lives with his breath because of his fate that he cannot become king.

The two, who hit their respective walls in this way, choose the means of contractual marriage to change the fate given to them. I wonder if Sung Hee-joo and Prince Lee will be able to get their hands on what they want through a contract marriage, and the romance between the two who will move toward their goals together.

◆ POINT 3. The birth of a new restaurant in the 21st century centered on the Daegun couple

Attention is also focused on the romance between Sung Hee-joo and Prince Ian, as well as various relationships that will enrich the world view in the "21st Century Grand Prince Lady." Prime Minister Min Jeong-woo (played by Roh Sang-hyun) was the closest friend to Sung Hee-joo and Prince Ian, but he began to falter little by little after the contract marriage. In addition, Yoon Yi-rang (played by Gong Seung-yeon), who has to protect her young son and the royal family, confronts Prince Ian and creates a different tension.

On top of that, Sung Hee-joo and senior secretary Do Hye-jeong (Lee Yeon), who will walk together toward a high place, and Lee An-dae, who is a loyal military god, and Choi Hyun (Yoo Soo-bin), are all predicting the birth of a 21st-century NEW relational restaurant that will target everyone's tastes. Curiosity grows in the "21st Century Grand Prince Lady," which will be filled with a variety of fun such as fierce competition, warm help, and friendship that is thicker than blood.

The 21st Century Grand Prince's Wife will premiere at 9:40 p.m. on the 10th.

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