Bae Woo-seok Embraces Attention Ahead of '21st Century Grand Princess' Premiere
Bae Woo-seok, who boasts over 14 million followers on Instagram, expressed his appreciation for the attention he receives.

On the 6th, a press conference for MBC's new Friday-Saturday drama '21st Century Grand Princess' (written by Yoo Ji-won, directed by Park Joon-hwa) was held at the Chosun Palace Seoul Gangnam in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. The event was attended by IU, Bae Woo-seok, Noh Sang-hyun, Gong Seung-yeon, Yoo Soo-bin, Lee Yeon, and director Park Joon-hwa. Unlike MBC's usual practice of holding press conferences at the Sangam Golden Mouse Hall, this event was notably held at a hotel, drawing attention.

'21st Century Grand Princess' is set against the backdrop of a 21st-century constitutional monarchy and tells the story of a woman who has everything but is dissatisfied with her commoner status, and a man who is the king's son but can have nothing, as they carve out their destinies in a romance that breaks down social barriers.

Bae Woo-seok Embraces Attention Ahead of '21st Century Grand Princess' Premiere
In the drama, Bae Woo-seok plays the role of Lee An-daegun, the second son of the royal family who can have nothing but his status. Regarding his choice of this project, Bae Woo-seok stated, "When I read the script, I could vividly imagine the scenes. I felt a strong connection with Lee An-daegun's narrative. I chose this project because I wanted to passionately portray the character."

On the topic of ratings, Bae Woo-seok commented, "I did my best. I believe that if you do your best, you should humbly accept the results. However, if the ratings are good, I would be grateful, so I ask for a lot of interest and love," he said with a smile.

Bae Woo-seok Embraces Attention Ahead of '21st Century Grand Princess' Premiere
When asked if he felt any pressure following the explosive popularity of 'Seonjae's Escape' two years ago, Bae Woo-seok replied, "First of all, I'm very grateful for the attention and love. Rather than feeling pressured, I hope for more love. I plan to continue improving and doing my best as much as the interest and love I receive. Honestly, I like the attention. The more attention I receive, the more I feel the need to express the character well. I think it's a mindset I should have as an actor, rather than feeling pressured."

'21st Century Grand Princess' premieres on the 10th at 9:40 PM.

Lee So-jung, Ten Asia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr
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