Disney+ K-Drama 'Royal Romance' Hits No. 1

MBC's Friday-Saturday drama '21st Century Grand Princess' has achieved overwhelming success, being recorded as the most-watched Korean series worldwide just five days after its release. According to Disney+, since its premiere on the 10th, the series has dominated various trending topics and top viewership rankings, proving the intense interest from global audiences.

Foreign media outlets have been sending rave reviews, calling it "a work that will quench K-drama fans' thirst for royal romance," and particularly praising the charming chemistry between IU and Byun Woo-seok. Furthermore, the visuals that capture Korea's traditional beauty and modern grandeur along with its fast-paced development have also received high marks, highlighting the new charm of K-content.

Viewers are also showing signs of being captivated by 'Grand Princess Syndrome,' saying, "Waiting for the two episodes each week is the hardest part" and "​The chemistry between IU and Byun Woo-seok is astonishingly captivating." The solid acting performances and sophisticated mise-en-scène are creating synergy, once again imprinting the status of K-content worldwide.

'21st Century Grand Princess' is set against the backdrop of a constitutional monarchy in South Korea, depicting the class-defying romance between chaebol heiress Sung Hee-joo (IU), who is of commoner status, and Prince Lee An (Byun Woo-seok), who can possess nothing.

Episodes 3, to be released this evening (the 17th), and episode 4, tomorrow (the 18th), are expected to depict the rapidly changing relationship and deepening romance between the two characters following their announcement of a contract marriage.