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IU and Byun Woo-seok, stars of "21st Century Grand Duchess," are facing the full aftermath of the scandal.
In the third episode of MBC's Saturday-Sunday drama "21st Century Grand Duchess," airing on the 17th (script by Yoo Ji-won, directed by Park Jun-hwa, Bae Hee-young), Prince Lee An (played by Byun Woo-seok) takes decisive action to protect Seong Hee-ju (played by IU), who was harassed by an obsessive fan.
Earlier, a scandal erupted after photos were published showing Seong Hee-ju and Prince Lee An entering the same hotel by chance. In the past, when Seong Hee-ju dated an idol, she endured various humiliations, including being hit with eggs and having her car scratched. Given that the dating rumors involve Prince Lee An, who is beloved by the public, the fallout is expected to be significant.
Amidst this, Seong Hee-ju endures a difficult day, facing everything from a barrage of malicious comments to an egg-throwing attack. In the released photos, Seong Hee-ju is shown with eggs smeared on her head, her face in disarray, confronting high school students who threw the eggs at her. Amidst the tense atmosphere on the verge of conflict, curiosity grows regarding the full details of the egg-throwing incident that occurred under the moonlit sky.
Meanwhile, Prince Lee An has surprised everyone with a markedly different demeanor after accepting Seong Hee-ju's proposal of a contract marriage. He is expected to take unexpected steps to protect Seong Hee-ju, who has been plagued by public attention following rumors of a romantic relationship with him. Expectations are mounting for Prince Lee An's bold and unconventional actions that will turn the palace upside down.
The story of IU and Byun Woo-seok, who will grow stronger together while weathering the aftermath of the scandal, can be seen in the third episode of MBC's Friday-Saturday drama "21st Century Grand Duchess," airing at 9:50 p.m. on the 17th.
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