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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BTS member Jungkook has made history by winning a record-breaking sixth trophy at China's prestigious Year-End Awards, cementing his position as a global music icon!

At the 2024 China Year-End Awards, Jungkook bagged the Best Selling English Male Single award with his self-composed track "Never Let Go", which dropped in June.

The song has already sold over 80,000 copies in China, an incredible feat, especially considering it was an English fan song without major promotional efforts.

Despite being in the military this year, Jungkook’s dominance continues! His win marks his sixth trophy at this awards show, surpassing global pop sensation Justin Bieber.

With this victory, he now holds the title for the most wins by a male solo artist at the China Year-End Awards!

Last year, Jungkook also collected five awards, including Best Selling Solo K-Pop Album for his solo debut “Golden”, and several awards for his hit single “Seven”, proving his unmatched success in the global music scene.

But that’s not all! “Never Let Go” was a huge digital hit, topping QQ Music’s daily and weekly sales charts in China and earning a Gold certification.

The song also surpassed 170 million streams on Spotify, and made waves worldwide by hitting number one on iTunes' Top Songs chart in 102 countries just three days after release.

Jungkook’s victory at the 2024 China Year-End Awards shows that even during his military service, his influence and popularity continue to soar, leaving a trail of records in his wake!

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