In the premiere episode of MBC's new Friday-Saturday drama '21st Century Grand Princess,' IU's character, Seong Hee-joo, bows to Grand Prince Lee Wan, played by Byun Woo-seok.
The episode, which aired on the evening of the 10th, depicts the reunion of Seong Hee-joo and Grand Prince Lee Wan at the royal palace.
Invited to the king's birthday celebration, Seong Hee-joo encounters Grand Prince Lee Wan while strolling through the palace. When the Grand Prince asks, "Who are you?" Seong Hee-joo immediately bows, responding, "I am a subject of the Grand Prince."
When asked for her name, Seong Hee-joo apologizes, saying, "I'm sorry. I lost my way." In response to questions about her affiliation, she states, "I am not a palace maid," prompting suspicion from the Grand Prince, who questions, "You're not a palace maid, yet you're wandering in a restricted area for outsiders?"
The Grand Prince, recognizing Seong Hee-joo as a junior from the royal academy, refers to her as "junior," saying, "Wouldn't I do at least that for a junior?" Despite the tension between them, an unexpected fire breaks out, causing them to part ways.
Meanwhile, Seong Hee-joo reveals her disdain for the Grand Prince, responding to a question about her dislike with, "Just because. He's annoying."
Reported by Na-yeon Cho, Ten Asia Reporter nybluebook@tenasia.co.kr