Rumors be gone—IU and Byun Woo-seok are not stepping away from their highly anticipated drama 21st Century Grand Prince's Wife (working title). Their agencies have officially shut down recent exit reports.
🚫 Agencies Respond: "Not Leaving—Fully Committed"
On March 28, EDAM Entertainment told Dispatch,
"The reports are completely unfounded. IU has been eagerly preparing for her return to TV drama."
Baro Entertainment, representing Byun Woo-seok, added,
"He never expressed any intention to drop out. We're simply waiting for the final broadcasting schedule."
Earlier in the day, one outlet claimed both actors were stepping away from the show due to a disagreement over platform preferences—Disney+ vs. Netflix. However, the report was quickly debunked and later deleted.
A drama production official confirmed:
"Both IU and Byun Woo-seok are preparing for the project as planned."
💡 Plot: Modern Royal Romance With a Twist
Set in a fictional Korea governed by a constitutional monarchy, 21st Century Grand Prince's Wife is a romantic drama about love that defies class boundaries.
- IU plays Sung Hee-joo, the ultra-elite heiress of Korea's top chaebol family—brilliant, ambitious, and strikingly beautiful. But despite her perfect life, her commoner status blocks her from being with royalty.
- Byun Woo-seok plays Prince Lee An, the king's second son—a tragic figure who hides behind his royal title, unable to possess anything truly his own.
🎭 Anticipation Builds for Their Drama Comebacks
Fans are already buzzing over IU's next big TV role, especially after standout performances in:
- My Mister
- Hotel Del Luna
- Broker
- When Life Gives You Tangerines
Byun Woo-seok, fresh off the success of Lovely Runner, will show a deeper, more restrained side as a modern royal with hidden wounds.
📺 When's It Coming?
While an exact premiere date is still TBD, MBC has confirmed they're aiming to air the series within this year.
