Byeon Woo-seok vs. Gong Seung-yeon: Royal Feud Heats Up

In the third episode of MBC's Friday-Saturday drama 'Princess of the 21st Century,' Grand Prince Ian (Byeon Woo-seok) confronts Dowager Queen Yoon I-rang (Gong Seung-yeon), who is targeting Sung Hee-joo (IU). Dowager Queen Yoon I-rang has always been wary of Grand Prince Ian, fearing he would become a threat to her son. She had ordered him to marry a woman of her choosing to curb his influence, but her plan seemed to fall apart when a scandal broke out between Sung Hee-joo and Grand Prince Ian.

The released photos depict a confrontation between Sung Hee-joo, Grand Prince Ian, and Yoon I-rang, sparking curiosity. Yoon I-rang, standing opposite Sung Hee-joo and Grand Prince Ian, glares at them with eyes full of rage, creating tension. In response to Yoon I-rang's intense gaze, Grand Prince Ian stands firm, as if protecting Sung Hee-joo, while holding her as she appears to have lost consciousness, further deepening the mystery. Attention is focused on why Grand Prince Ian and Yoon I-rang, who support the royal family, clashed in front of all the palace staff, and why Sung Hee-joo entered the palace in her pajamas.

'Princess of the 21st Century' is a drama set in a constitutional monarchy in 21st-century South Korea. It depicts a romance that breaks down social barriers, following the destinies of a woman who has everything but is frustrated by her commoner status, and a prince who is sad because he can have nothing. It airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 PM. It is available on OTT platforms Wavve and Disney+.

In the third episode, aired on the 17th, Grand Prince Ian accepted Sung Hee-joo's proposal and said, "Prepare yourself to become the Grand Princess. Your opponent will be this entire nation." Afterward, the two became the center of attention under the spotlight, and Sung Hee-joo was even subjected to an egg attack by Grand Prince Ian's fans. Sung Hee-joo was suspected of being the real culprit behind the incident at Junghwa Hall and faced an investigation from Dowager Queen Yoon I-rang, but Grand Prince Ian appeared and protected her.

Having escaped danger, Sung Hee-joo decided to have a secret rendezvous with Grand Prince Ian late at night. Grand Prince Ian held Sung Hee-joo's face and kissed her.