Despite Controversy Over Historical Distortion, 'Grand Duchess' Friendship Continues.. Byun Woo-seok Confirms Snack Delivery from IU [Star Issue]

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Actor Byun Woo-seok demonstrated his enduring loyalty to IU.

On the 9th, Byun Woo-seok posted a photo on his personal SNS confirming a snack delivery from IU.

According to the photo, IU presented a three-line poem for Byun Woo-seok: "Byun Woo-seok, elegance level, master." She also joked about his upcoming role name, Sung Jin-woo, saying, "Sung Jin-woo, seriously elegant," drawing laughter.

Byun Woo-seok and IU starred in MBC's '21st Century Grand Duchess,' which concluded last May. However, the series was immediately engulfed in controversy over historical distortion. Critics pointed out scenes where ministers at a king's coronation chanted "Cheonsae" (Heavenly Long Life), used by vassal states, instead of "Mansae" (Long Live), the symbol of an independent nation. Another criticized scene showed the king wearing a Guryu Myeonryugwan, a headdress worn by Chinese officials, rather than the Shimi Myeonryugwan reserved for emperors of independent nations.

As the controversy intensified, Byun Woo-seok and IU, along with director Park Jun-hwa and writer Yoo Ji-won, issued tearful apologies.

Byun Woo-seok is currently filming the Netflix original series 'Solo Leveling.'

Based on a web novel of the same title, the story follows Sung Jin-woo, an "E-rank Hunter" considered the weakest among hunters who protect the real world from monsters beyond the Gate. He awakens in the face of death and levels up to become the "Strongest Hunter" to save the world. The cast includes Byun Woo-seok, Han So-hee, Kang Yu-seok, and Kang Mi-na.

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