IU & Byun Woo Seok's 'Soulmate' Wedding Revealed

MBC's Friday-Saturday drama 'The Grand Prince of the 21st Century' episode 7 will depict the wedding ceremony of Sung Hee-joo (played by IU) and Grand Prince Ian (played by Byun Woo-seok), unfolding the second act of their romance. Sung Hee-joo and Grand Prince Ian began a contract marriage for social advancement and to achieve their goals, but they have deepened their feelings for each other while overcoming crises.

This wedding ceremony is a formal royal wedding held in front of the entire nation, marking the highlight of their contract marriage plan. The released still cuts show Sung Hee-joo and Grand Prince Ian in beautiful wedding attire, exuding elegance and grace, which sparks excitement among viewers. In particular, Sung Hee-joo's overwhelmed gaze as she becomes a member of the royal family, and Grand Prince Ian's gaze filled with a subtle joy as he looks at her, hint at genuine feelings beyond their contract marriage, raising expectations.

However, the presence of characters who do not welcome their marriage adds tension. Prime Minister Min Jung-woo (played by Noh Sang-hyun) and Queen Dowager Yoon Yi-rang (played by Gong Seung-yeon) watch the wedding ceremony with stern faces, expressing their opposition. Attention is focused on how they will react amidst the blessings and what crises the couple will face even after the marriage.

'The Grand Prince of the 21st Century' is a drama set in a constitutional monarchy in 21st-century South Korea, depicting a romance about forging destinies between a woman who has everything but is of commoner status and a king's son who is sad because he can have nothing. In the previous episode 6, it continued its success by recording its highest viewership rating of 11.2%. The second act of IU and Byun Woo-seok's romance can be confirmed in episode 7, airing on the 1st at 9:40 PM.