IU and Byun Woo-seok, a couple in crisis [21st Century Grand Duchess]

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In '21st Century Grand Duchess', IU and Byun Woo-seok are summoned by Grand Dowager Gong Seung-yeon following the scandal over the exposure of their premarital contract.

In the ninth episode of MBC's Friday-Saturday drama '21st Century Grand Duchess' (script by Yoo Ji-won, directed by Park Jun-hwa and Bae Hee-young), which airs on the afternoon of the 8th, the scene depicts Seong Hee-ju (played by IU) and Prince Lee An (played by Byun Woo-seok), whose arranged marriage has been exposed, receiving a summons from Grand Dowager Yoon I-rang (played by Gong Seung-yeon).

Previously, Seong Hee-ju and Prince Lee An visited the Royal School, where their relationship began, to fulfill their first official couple schedule after their marriage. However, as Seong Hee-ju and Prince Lee An proceeded with their schedule, a premarital contract written by them was reported by the media, leading the royal family, the cabinet, and even the public to confirm the fact of their arranged marriage, foreshadowing a fierce backlash.

Stills released ahead of the broadcast show Seong Hee-ju and Prince Lee An being interrogated by Grand Dowager Yoon I-rang and members of the royal clan, heightening the sense of unease. Not only Seong Hee-ju, who proposed the arranged marriage to gain status, and Prince Lee An, who accepted it, but also their aides Choi Hyun (played by Yoo Soobin) and Do Hye-jeong (played by Lee Yeon), who were aware of the plan, are shown with stern expressions.

In contrast, Grand Dowager Yoon I-rang is casting a sharp gaze at the four of them. Until now, Yoon I-rang has kept a close watch on Prince Lee An to protect her son, who ascended to the throne at a young age. Taking this incident as an opportunity, she plans to launch a full-scale offensive to oust Prince Lee An, accusing him of betraying the trust of the people and tarnishing the honor of the royal family. It remains to be seen whether Seong Hee-ju and Prince Lee An can escape the criticism of Grand Dowager Yoon I-rang, the royal clan, and the public.

The ninth episode of '21st Century Grand Duchess' will air at 9:50 p.m. on the 8th.

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