The 7th episode of MBC's Friday-Saturday drama '21st Century Grand Prince,' aired on the 1st, recorded a viewership rating of 11.1% in the metropolitan area, 10.8% nationwide, and 5% among the 2049 demographic. This is a slight decrease compared to the 6th episode aired on the 25th of last month, which hit a peak rating of 11.2%. However, it achieved a triple crown by ranking first among all Friday programs in the metropolitan, nationwide, and 2049 ratings.
In this episode, the pink atmosphere between Seong Hee-joo and Lee An-dae-gun culminated in their official marriage, but anxiety rises as Seong Hee-joo collapses during the ceremony.
As their feelings deepen, the date for Seong Hee-joo and Lee An-dae-gun's wedding is set, and preparations proceed smoothly. Throughout the process of fitting wedding attire and undergoing health checks for their union, Seong Hee-joo blushes and her heart races at Lee An-dae-gun's slightest gestures, reminiscent of a couple in the early stages of romance.
Lee An-dae-gun adds to the excitement by confessing to Seong Hee-joo, who rationalizes their yacht kiss as a spur-of-the-moment incident, "It wasn't just because the mood was right. I did it because it was you." However, their marriage contract, which they wrote themselves, includes a clause for divorce in three years, leaving both Seong Hee-joo and Lee An-dae-gun feeling unsettled.
A dinner with Seong Hee-joo's family, including Castle Group's Seong Hyun-guk (played by Jo Seung-yeon), Seong Tae-joo (played by Lee Jae-won), and Han Da-young (played by Chae Seo-an), is also arranged. Having lived as an unwelcome guest in her family, Seong Hee-joo finds her father's seemingly concerned words unbearably uncomfortable, eventually storming out.
Finally, the day of Seong Hee-joo and Lee An-dae-gun's wedding arrives. Seong Hee-joo gains the status she long desired and confidently enters the palace as a member of the royal family, while Lee An-dae-gun gains a sole ally in the otherwise lonely palace. Their sparkling eyes as they look at each other heighten the heartbeat.
Though the wedding ceremony seems to conclude peacefully with blessings, a sudden incident occurs as Seong Hee-joo collapses on the spot. Lee An-dae-gun's eyes fill with fear and surprise as he holds the unconscious Seong Hee-joo, turning the wedding hall into chaos. What has happened to Seong Hee-joo, and what lies ahead for the grand prince couple who face misfortune right after becoming a couple?
Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr