Scheduled to air its first episode on April 10th at 9:40 PM, MBC's new Friday-Saturday drama '21st Century Grand Princess' has unveiled a group poster featuring key figures from the political and royal spheres, heightening expectations.
The poster showcases the elegant figures of Seong Hee-joo (played by IU), a chaebol who moves the constitutional monarchy of 21st-century Korea, Lee An-daegun (played by Byun Woo-seok), the second son of the royal family, Prime Minister Min Jeong-woo (played by Noh Sang-hyun), and Queen Dowager Yoon Yi-rang (played by Gong Seung-yeon). Standing before a traditional folding screen, each character displays their unique personality.
Attention is drawn to Seong Hee-joo and Lee An-daegun at the center. Seong Hee-joo, the only commoner, lightly rests her arm on Lee An-daegun's shoulder, while the royal family's second son naturally leans towards her. Despite being a contract marriage to change their fates, their bond as a couple suggests mutual reliance.
Prime Minister Min Jeong-woo and Queen Dowager Yoon Yi-rang also exude charisma, staring straight ahead with dignified postures. The marriage between Seong Hee-joo and Lee An-daegun is expected to significantly impact the lives of Min Jeong-woo and Yoon Yi-rang, drawing attention to the dynamics among the four.
The poster is imbued with the unique beauty of '21st Century Grand Princess,' capturing attention with objects like bonsai, ceramics, glass lighting, and door frames that harmoniously blend tradition and modernity, hinting at the royal scenery to be depicted in the drama.
Through the group poster, '21st Century Grand Princess' teases the unpredictable narratives and diverse relationships of Seong Hee-joo, Lee An-daegun, Min Jeong-woo, and Yoon Yi-rang, each bearing the weight of their destinies. Viewers are left wondering if these characters will achieve their desired goals.
Set against the backdrop of a constitutional monarchy in 21st-century Korea, '21st Century Grand Princess' tells the story of a chaebol woman frustrated by her commoner status and a royal son saddened by his inability to possess anything. The drama premieres on April 10th at 9:40 PM.
Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr