Byun Woo-seok‘s side “Not stepping down from ’21st Century Grand Prince‘” Denies rumors of joint departure [Official position]

Actor Byun Woo-seok’s side denied rumors of their departure.

On the 28th, TV Daily reported that “IU and Byun Woo-seok recently informed the MBC drama ‘21st Century Grand Prince’ (tentative title, written by Yoo Ah-in, directed by Park Joon-hwa) that they were scheduled to appear in, of their intention to step down.” The media outlet cited the failure to coordinate opinions regarding the scheduling of the drama as the reason for their departure. They added the words of an entertainment official, “I understand that while MBC is negotiating with Disney+, the actors‘ side wanted to be provided with Netflix, which led to a difference of opinion.”

However, an official from Byun Woo-seok’s agency Baro Entertainment denied the rumors of their departure to Donga.com. An official from IU‘s agency, EDAM Entertainment, has not been able to reach her.

Meanwhile, ‘21st Century Grand Prince’s Wife’ is set in the 21st century constitutional monarchy of the Republic of Korea. It is a romance that breaks down status between a woman who has everything but is merely a commoner and a man who is sad because he is the son of a king but cannot have anything. IU was cast as Sung Hee-joo, the second son of a wealthy family with great beauty, intelligence, and a fierce competitive spirit, and Byun Woo-seok as Prince Ian of the 21st century constitutional monarchy of the Republic of Korea.

Jung Hee-yeon, reporter for Donga.com shine2562@donga.com

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