IU and Byeon Woo-Seok are cast in the MBC drama series “21st Century Prince’s Wife” (working and literal title). The script, written by Yoo Ah-In (not the actor), won the 2022 MBC drama script competition. The romantic drama series is set in the 21st century, when South Korea is ruled by a constitutional monarchy. IU plays Seong Hee-Ju. Although her family runs the largest chaebol group in the country, she has her sights set on being part of the royal family. Byeon Woo-Seok will play Prince Yian. He is the second son of the king and becomes involved with Seong Hee-Ju.

“21st Century Prince’s Wife” will be broadcast in the second half of 2025.

Plot synopsis by AsianWiki: Set in the 21st century, with South Korea ruled by a constitutional monarchy. Seong Hee-Ju (IU) is the second daughter of the country’s largest chaebol family. She has almost everything, including good looks and intelligence. She is also very competitive. Seong Hee-Ju doesn’t mind not being part of the royal family, but his status as a commoner begins to become an obstacle in his life. This leads him to become involved with Prince Yian (Byeon Woo-Seok), who is the king’s second son. Prince Yian is destined to have nothing other than his royal status. He always hides it from people, but after meeting Seong Hee-Ju, he starts to change.