IU-Byun Woo-seok duplicative departure rumors were false… ‘21st Century Grand Prince‘s Wife’ to appear as scheduled [Comprehensive]

The duplicative departure rumors were false. IU and Byun Woo-seok’s meeting will go ahead as scheduled.

On the 28th, TV Daily reported, “IU and Byun Woo-seok recently informed the MBC drama ‘21st Century Grand Prince‘s Wife’ of their intention to leave the drama”. The media outlet cited the failure to coordinate opinions regarding the scheduling of the drama as the reason for their departure. They also relayed an entertainment insider’s statement, saying, “While MBC is negotiating with Disney+, the actors‘ side wanted to be provided with Netflix, which is why there was a difference of opinion.”

However, both IU and Byun Woo-seok denied the departure rumors. Both IU’s agency EDAM Entertainment and Byun Woo Suk‘s agency Baro Entertainment told Donga.com that they were not leaving the drama. The TV Daily article was later deleted.

‘21st Century Grand Prince’s Wife (tentative title)’ is set in the 21st century constitutional monarchy of the Republic of Korea. It is a romance that depicts a woman who is a conglomerate who has everything but is actually a ‘commoner’ and a man who is sad because he is the son of a king but cannot have anything. It was selected as the winner of an MBC drama script contest, and MBC and Kakao Entertainment will be producing it.

First, IU will play the role of ‘Sung Hee Joo’, the second daughter of the number one conglomerate family, who was born with a silver spoon in her mouth and has gorgeous looks, intelligence, and a fierce competitive spirit. He is a character who becomes entangled with Prince Ian when his commoner status, which he thought was nothing special, becomes an obstacle in his life.

Byeon Woo-seok plays the role of Prince Ian of the 21st century constitutional monarchy Republic of Korea. Born as the second son of the king, he is destined to have nothing but his status as royalty, and he is a character who has always hidden himself, but his change begins when he meets Seong Hee-joo.

MBC‘s new drama, ‘21st Century Prince’s Wife (tentative title)’, is scheduled to air in the second half of 2025.

Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com reporter shine2562@donga.com

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