It looks like fans of IU and Byeon Woo Seok will have to be extra patient! The highly anticipated drama 21st Century Prince’s Wife might not air in 2025, with reports suggesting a possible delay to next year.

According to an OSEN report on February 23, MBC is considering scheduling 21st Century Prince’s Wife (tentative title) for the first half of 2026. Meanwhile, Ji Sung’s drama Judge Lee Han Young is being eyed for the year-end slot this year.

21st Century Prince’s Wife is set in a modern-day constitutional monarchy and follows the story of a woman who has it all—wealth, beauty, intelligence, and an unbeatable competitive spirit—but feels frustrated because she’s just a commoner.

On the other hand, the prince, despite being born into royalty, feels empty as he can't truly have anything he wants.

Byeon Woo Seok will play Grand Prince Ian, a royal figure in this alternate version of modern Korea. IU takes on the role of Sung Hee Joo, the second daughter of the country’s most powerful chaebol family. She was born with everything—money, looks, and brains—but she never settles for anything less than first place.

As IU gears up for her return to the small screen with When Life Gives You Tangerines and Byeon Woo Seok continues his skyrocketing popularity following Lovely Runner, excitement is already at an all-time high for their on-screen chemistry!

The drama is also drawing attention because of director Park Joon Hwa, who has a strong track record in the rom-com genre. He previously worked on Rude Miss Young-ae, Let’s Eat, What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim, and Alchemy of Souls. His most recent work was tvN’s Love Is Like a One-Way Bridge.

As for when the drama will air, an MBC representative shared, "21st Century Prince’s Wife is currently being prepared for a 2025 release, but the final schedule is still undecided."

Fans who were hoping to see IU and Byeon Woo Seok together on screen this year will have to wait a little longer, but with a star-studded cast and a powerhouse production team, it looks like 21st Century Prince’s Wife will be worth it!

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Seo Ye Ji is facing major backlash after her surprising appearance on SNL Korea 7.

On April 12, Seo Ye Ji made her long-awaited return to variety shows by guest-starring on Coupang Play's SNL Korea Season 7.

Before the show started, she made jaws drop by joking, "I'll gaslight the SNL crew and make it fun," referencing her own past controversies.

During the "Seo Ye GPT" segment, Seo Ye Ji played an AI that helped Kim Won Hoon nail a company presentation. She then made a sharp comment, saying, "The truly embarrassing thing is sitting quietly and being talked about behind your back. I've experienced that a lot," hinting at the criticism she’s faced.

In the "Eve Hair Salon" skit, Seo Ye Ji acted as a salon director and joked about her past "Kim Ddak Ddak" scandal, where she was accused of controlling her then-boyfriend Kim Jung Hyun. When a character mentioned her stiff neck, she responded, "It's firm," making everyone laugh but also stirring mixed feelings.

Fans were shocked to see Seo Ye Ji using her past scandals as comedy material, especially since it’s been eight years since her last variety show appearance. Many pointed out that joking about serious accusations like gaslighting and academic fraud might have gone too far.

The controversy over Seo Ye Ji’s education also came back into the spotlight. She had previously claimed she studied abroad in Spain, but in 2021 it was revealed she never actually attended the university she mentioned.

Her agency explained she was accepted but didn’t attend because of her career in Korea, but many netizens weren’t convinced.

On SNL Korea, Seo Ye Ji even played a character who lied about her past to impress a boyfriend, making fans think of her real-life academic background scandal.

After the episode aired, reactions online exploded. Some comments included, "Falsifying academic background is a crime," "This was too much," "It was funny though," "Let’s forgive it since it’s black comedy," and "Why was Seo Ye Ji the first guest?"

Seo Ye Ji’s bold jokes have definitely split public opinion, with some calling it brave and others saying it only reopened old wounds.

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