Byeon Woo Seok's Visuals Shine Amid Acting Concerns

In the MBC Friday-Saturday drama 'Princess of the 21st Century,' Byeon Woo-seok, who plays Prince Ian, is receiving praise for his warm visuals that suit the character, but opinions are still divided on his acting skills. Concerns about his acting abilities were raised even before the broadcast.

In the episode aired on the 11th, Prince Ian firmly rejected the active advances of Seong Hee-ju (played by IU). However, the plot took a sudden turn due to an unexpected scandal. Seong Hee-ju learned of Prince Ian's health issues and visited his hotel room. A scandal erupted when she was seen calling for a doctor, leading to the implication of a scandal. Prince Ian apologized to Seong Hee-ju for the controversy caused by him and asked about her wishes, ultimately deciding on a contract marriage, saying, "Prepare yourself to become the Princess. Your opponent will be this entire nation."

Byeon Woo-seok led the drama by taking on the role of Prince Ian, a character with decisiveness and execution. As the King of Korea, he showed a reliable and warm side when his young nephew faced difficulties, revealing his qualities as the pillar of the royal family. Furthermore, when Seong Hee-ju became embroiled in a scandal because of him, he made the bold decision to step forward and arrange a marriage.

After the broadcast, viewers showed mixed reactions to Byeon Woo-seok's acting, with positive comments such as "Better than I expected" and "Just watching him is heartwarming," alongside contrasting opinions like "His emotional acting and expressions are still awkward" and "His acting still seems lacking compared to his popularity."

'Princess of the 21st Century' airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 PM.