IU and Byeon Woo-seok's Contract Marriage Sparks Drama in '21st Century Grand Princess'

IU and Byeon Woo-seok are turning crisis into opportunity as they speed towards marriage in the MBC drama '21st Century Grand Princess'.

In the drama, Seong Hee-joo (played by IU) and Lee An-daegun (played by Byeon Woo-seok) are defying the world's opposition and joining forces to make their contract marriage a success. As threats loom over them, their ability to turn adversity into advantage is capturing viewers' attention.

After Hee-joo proposes a contract marriage to An-daegun, they coincidentally meet at the same hotel. When photos of them entering the hotel together surface, rumors of a romance begin to swirl, drawing public interest. The sudden visit from Queen Dowager Yoon Yi-rang (played by Gong Seung-yeon) catches them together, leading An-daegun to accept Hee-joo's proposal, uniting them as a team.

Seizing the public's attention, Hee-joo and An-daegun boldly enter the palace hand in hand, loudly announcing their relationship. This pivotal moment marks the beginning of their contract marriage plan, challenging Queen Dowager Yoon Yi-rang and external forces.

Despite Yoon Yi-rang accusing Hee-joo of being behind a fire incident during the King's birthday celebration, Hee-joo and An-daegun remain undeterred. Yoon Yi-rang's public accusations against Hee-joo spark rumors of her oppression, while Hee-joo and An-daegun's passionate performances garner public support.

An-daegun, aware of paparazzi, boldly initiates physical contact with Hee-joo, causing a sensation and making them the first officially recognized royal couple. Hee-joo's love for attention and An-daegun's competitive spirit create synergy, drawing all eyes to their every move and shielding An-daegun from opposing forces.

However, tension rises as Yoon Yi-rang's father, Lord Yoon Seong-won (played by Jo Jae-yoon), hints at taking action against Hee-joo, who has many enemies. Hee-joo's near-miss car accident, while driving at King Lee Yoon's (played by Kim Eun-ho) request, adds to the suspense. Although An-daegun's quick thinking averts disaster, the incident raises questions about its impact on their relationship.

Episode 5 of '21st Century Grand Princess' airs on the 24th at 9:50 PM.

Reporter: Jung Se-yoon, TenAsia yoon@tenasia.co.kr