The highly anticipated meeting of top celebrity heiress IU and beloved royal Byun Woo-seok is set to unfold in the industry-leading drama '21st Century Grand Princess'.
Featured in Time magazine's 'Most Anticipated Korean Dramas of 2026', MBC's new Friday-Saturday drama '21st Century Grand Princess' (written by Yoo Ji-won, directed by Park Joon-hwa and Bae Hee-young, planned by Kang Dae-sun, produced by MBC and Kakao Entertainment) will premiere its first episode with a grand gathering of the nation's prominent figures for the king's birthday celebration, where heiress Seong Hee-joo (played by IU) and royal Lee An-daegun (played by Byun Woo-seok) will finally meet.
In the drama, Seong Hee-joo, the CEO of Castle Beauty, breaks through her status as a commoner and illegitimate child to attend the king's birthday banquet for the first time. To make a memorable impression at this significant event, she defies royal tradition by wearing a striking red suit, capturing the attention of Lee An-daegun and others.
The released photos show Seong Hee-joo and Lee An-daegun encountering each other at the king's birthday banquet. As the highlight of the event, the fireworks display begins, and their eyes meet, sparking curiosity about what thoughts they might be sharing as they watch the spectacle.
The king's birthday celebration promises a series of events that will stir the hearts of Seong Hee-joo and Lee An-daegun, heightening anticipation for the dazzling festival that will ignite their emotions.
The enchanting meeting of heiress IU and royal Byun Woo-seok, more beautiful than the fireworks display, will take place in MBC's new Friday-Saturday drama '21st Century Grand Princess', premiering tonight at 9:40 PM. It will also be available on Disney+.
Set in a 21st-century constitutional monarchy in Korea, '21st Century Grand Princess' tells the story of a wealthy heiress frustrated by her commoner status and a prince who, despite being the king's son, is saddened by his inability to possess anything, as they embark on a journey to challenge their fates and break free from societal constraints.