In the episode aired on the 25th, viewers witnessed the scene where Grand Prince Ian (played by Bae Woo-seok) and Seong Hee-joo (played by IU) appeared at a royal banquet. Grand Prince Ian surprised everyone by personally placing a ring on Seong Hee-joo's finger, proposing to her. As anticipation builds around the romance between IU and Bae Woo-seok, we take a closer look at the iconic ending scene of '21st Century Grand Princess'.
The beginning of a new chapter in the relationship between Grand Prince Ian and Seong Hee-joo. Previously, Seong Hee-joo had proposed marriage to Grand Prince Ian to elevate her status. Although initially rejected, Grand Prince Ian eventually called Seong Hee-joo, who was embroiled in scandal because of him. Declaring, "Prepare to become the Grand Princess," he offered her a contract marriage, shifting their relationship into a new phase and drawing attention to his future actions.
In a tense moment, the brakes of the car carrying Seong Hee-joo and her young nephew, the king, failed, predicting a major accident. Grand Prince Ian heroically blocked the speeding car and stopped it, appearing as a savior. Haunted by memories of losing his mother in an accident during his childhood, Grand Prince Ian faced the sudden crisis without hesitation, gazing at Seong Hee-joo with determination and ultimately sacrificing himself to prevent further disaster. Bae Woo-seok's expressive eyes conveyed the depth of his character's trauma and resolve, adding poignancy to the scene.
Bae Woo-seok further intensified the romance with a passionate kiss, leaving viewers' hearts racing. In a previous confrontation involving Seong Hee-joo and Yoon Yi-rang (played by Gong Seung-yeon), Grand Prince Ian, challenged by Yoon Yi-rang about his trauma, took Seong Hee-joo on a spontaneous yacht trip. When Seong Hee-joo encouraged him to do whatever he wanted, he kissed her, elevating the excitement to its peak.
'21st Century Grand Princess' airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 PM.
Reporter Jung Se-yoon, TenAsia yoon@tenasia.co.kr