Broadcast Media Communications Committee: "Did not fund '21st Century Grand Duchess'..No plan to recover funds" [Official]

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The Broadcast Media Communications Committee (BMCC) stated that it did not provide production funding for the MBC drama '21st Century Grand Duchess,' which has sparked controversy over historical accuracy.

The BMCC explained on the 20th that "the amount provided for '21st Century Grand Duchess' was actual expenses required for participation in an overseas investment presentation," adding that "it covered the airfare and accommodation for one official, totaling 3.1 million won."

It further added, "As this was a one-time event participation grant, it is not subject to return under the Subsidy Management Act, and there are no plans to recover the funds."

The BMCC stated, "We will strengthen support conditions for participating works to prevent issues such as significantly distorting objectively verifiable historical facts."

The fantasy romance drama '21st Century Grand Duchess,' starring IU and Byun Woo-seok, is set in a 21st-century constitutional monarchy South Korea. Regarding recent controversies over historical accuracy and distortion, the production team stated, "We are taking seriously viewers' concerns that scenes depicting the king wearing a 'Guryu Myeonryugwan' and subjects shouting 'Cheonsae' undermine Korea's sovereign status." The team apologized, saying, "This incident occurred because the production team failed to carefully examine how Joseon's etiquette evolved throughout history."

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