K-drama Stars Byun Wooseok & IU's 10-Year Chemistry Revealed

At the production presentation for MBC's new drama 'The Princess of the 21st Century,' actors IU and Byun Woo-seok shared their thoughts on reuniting after 10 years. The two previously worked together in the 2016 SBS drama 'Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo.' IU recalled Byun Woo-seok's role at the time, saying, "He played the role of my boyfriend who ran off with my best friend," and added that in this new drama, "He has returned with a fantastic character, determined to atone for his past mistakes many times over." She also expressed, "​We worked together so comfortably that there were no awkward moments," and revealed her desire to work with him again even after another 10 years. Byun Woo-seok echoed this sentiment, calling it a "10-year collaboration" and stating that thanks to IU, he was able to act comfortably and enjoyably on set.

'The Princess of the 21st Century' is set in a constitutional monarchy South Korea and tells the story of chaebol heiress Sung Hee-joo (IU), who has everything but commoner status, and Grand Prince Lee Hwan (Byun Woo-seok), the king's son who has nothing. Along the way, Prime Minister Min Jung-woo (No Sang-hyun), Queen Dowager Yoon Yi-rang (Gong Seung-yeon), Grand Prince Lee Hwan's aide Choi Hyun (Yoo Soo-bin), and Sung Hee-joo's chief secretary Do Hye-jung (Lee Hyun) become entangled, forming diverse relationships. Director Park Joon-hwa, who is directing the series, praised IU and Byun Woo-seok's chemistry, saying, "​He has the look of someone who will become king," and emphasized that it was a joy to watch them on screen throughout filming and that viewers would feel moments of excitement in every episode. ---PARAGRAP