IU and Byeon Woo Seok are set to star in a new romantic drama about love breaking through social boundaries in a modern South Korean constitutional monarchy.

On December 2, Kakao Entertainment confirmed that the two stars have been cast in the upcoming MBC drama 21st Century Prince's Wife (working title).

The drama is being planned by Kang Dae Seon, written by Yoo A In, and produced by MBC and Kakao Entertainment.

21st Century Prince's Wife is set in a 21st-century South Korea where a constitutional monarchy exists.

The drama tells the story of Seong Hee Joo, a chaebol heiress who has everything but still feels frustrated by her "commoner" status, and Lee An Daegun, the son of the king, who despite his royal blood, cannot have anything and lives a sad life.

The story revolves around their romance, which challenges and breaks down the barriers between social classes. The drama won the MBC Drama Script Contest and will be produced by MBC and Kakao Entertainment.

IU will play Seong Hee Joo, the second daughter of Korea's top chaebol family. She is beautiful, smart, and fiercely competitive, but she feels that being a "commoner" is holding her back in life. This frustration leads her to cross paths with Lee An Daegun.

Known for her powerful emotional performances in dramas like My Mister, Hotel Del Luna, and Broker, IU’s fans are excited to see her take on the role of Seong Hee Joo and bring a fresh transformation to her acting.

Byeon Woo Seok will play Lee An Daegun, the prince in this modern monarchy. Born as the second son of the king, he has always been destined to have nothing but his royal title.

Though he hides his pain, everything changes when he meets Seong Hee Joo. Byeon Woo Seok, who captured hearts with his sweet romance in Lovely Runner, will now step into the role of a royal prince, and fans are eager to see how he will bring his charm to this new character.

21st Century Prince's Wife is scheduled to air in the second half of 2025.

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Singer Lee Seung Gi and actress Lee Da In have finally shared the first-ever photos of their daughter, and fans can’t get over the heartwarming moment!

On February 5, Lee Da In posted on her official account, writing, "Happy birthday, my little angel. Thank you for bringing me infinite happiness for the past year." Along with her message, she shared a precious photo of Lee Seung Gi holding their daughter, who just turned one.

In the picture, Lee Seung Gi flashes a warm, proud dad smile while embracing his little one, capturing a beautiful moment of love and happiness. Fans couldn’t help but gush over the rare glimpse into their family life.

Lee Da In and Lee Seung Gi confirmed their relationship in May 2021 and officially tied the knot in April 2023. The couple welcomed their first daughter in February last year.

This is also a special moment for fans, as it marks Lee Da In’s first post in about 10 months, following her last update in April 2023, when she shared pictures from their wedding anniversary.

For those who may not know, Lee Da In is the daughter of veteran actress Kyeon Mi Ri.

Since their wedding, the couple has been actively giving back. In April 2023, they donated 110 million KRW (approximately 82,000 USD) through the Korean Red Cross to support low-income families and wildfire victims in Gangneung.

Fans are loving this rare update from the couple and are sending their warmest congratulations to their beautiful family!

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