IU & Byun Woo-seok: Perfect Couple Romance

In the MBC Friday-Saturday drama '21st Century Crown Prince,' the romance between Sung Hee-joo (IU) and Prince Ian (Byeon Woo-seok) deepened, solidifying them as a 'real couple.' Prince Ian was intrigued by Sung Hee-joo's proposal of a contract marriage, which gradually developed into affection. Sung Hee-joo's words and actions provided solace to Prince Ian and instilled in him the courage to fight against the world. The way the two looked at each other changed, and now, as they have become precious family, attention is focused on what future they will forge amidst the crisis they face.

The emotional shift between Sung Hee-joo and Prince Ian is heightening viewers' excitement. Sung Hee-joo, remembering Prince Ian from their school days as someone who relied on his status to solve everything, proposed a contract marriage, which he accepted. While preparing for the contract marriage, Sung Hee-joo learned of Prince Ian's past wounds and, understanding his struggles with royal restrictions, taught him how to confront reality. As threats against Prince Ian continue, including the animosity of Dowager Queen Yoon and an assassination attempt, Sung Hee-joo's protective instincts are reawakening, and her actions to protect her husband are drawing attention.

Prince Ian had noticed Sung Hee-joo's competitive spirit and determination during their school days and felt drawn to her. He showed an intrigued smile when they met again at the palace and when she proposed the contract marriage. His curiosity and interest in Sung Hee-joo gradually turned into affection, and Sung Hee-joo's words and actions, which recognized and soothed his past wounds while giving him the courage to face the world, ignited a flame deep within Prince Ian's heart. Through their contract marriage, the two genuinely came to cherish each other, becoming companions and precious family who would overcome harsh realities together.

Unreleased photos from IU and Byeon Woo-seok's splendid wedding ceremony are garnering attention. In the released photos, Sung Hee-joo is in a magnificent wedding gown, and Prince Ian is in traditional royal attire, creating a visually stunning harmony. Their wedding ceremony, which took place despite numerous objections, became an opportunity to confirm their deepening feelings for each other as they overcame the crisis of an assassination attempt during the ceremony. Although their relationship began as a contract marriage, their transformation into people who genuinely care for each other after enduring hardships together is increasing the drama's immersion.

Set against the backdrop of a '21st-century constitutional monarchy,' this drama is a class-defying romance between a chaebol commoner woman and the son of a king with a tragic fate. It is steadily climbing in popularity, breaking its own highest viewership ratings each episode. IU has been performing good deeds, donating 100 million won for Children's Day, and is receiving public affection for her passionate performance in the drama. Expectations are high for the tumultuous newlywed life that IU and Byeon Woo-seok will portray.