IU & Byeon Woo Seok's 'The Queen' Hits 12.7% Ratings
The third episode of MBC's Friday-Saturday drama '21st Century Grand Prince's Wife,' starring IU and Byun Woo-seok, saw a rise in viewership ratings and garnered significant attention. The third episode, aired on the 17th, recorded 9.4% in the Seoul metropolitan area, 9% nationwide, and 4.6% for the 2054 demographic, ranking first among all programs aired on Friday. This marks a triple crown, achieving first place in Friday-Saturday dramas and first place in its time slot for the second consecutive week. Notably, the ending scene where Sung Hee-joo (played by IU) and Grand Prince Ian (played by Byun Woo-seok) shared a kiss on a wall propelled the viewership ratings to a peak of 12.7% per minute.
광고 영역
The broadcast depicted Sung Hee-joo and Grand Prince Ian growing closer amidst public attention. Grand Prince Ian, who agreed to a contract marriage at Sung Hee-joo's suggestion, confidently held her hand and entered the palace with her in front of the public after the scandal. Although Dowager Queen Yoon (played by Gong Seung-yeon) opposed the marriage, the two decided to proceed with the wedding as planned.
Sung Hee-joo and Grand Prince Ian showcased fantastic chemistry, acting naturally like lovers to deceive the public. In particular, their pillow fight in the same bed led to misunderstandings among the palace staff and provided viewers with laughter.
※ 이 포스팅은 쿠팡 파트너스 활동의 일환으로 수수료를 제공받습니다.
Fueled by their performances, rumors spread uncontrollably, and Sung Hee-joo suffered from malicious comments and egg attacks. To make matters worse, her father, Sung Hyun-gook (played by Jo Seung-yeon), also criticized his daughter, making things difficult for Sung Hee-joo.
광고 영역
Grand Prince Ian stayed by Sung Hee-joo's side, comforting her through her pain. Grand Prince Ian, who rushed back even delaying his work because Sung Hee-joo's voice was not good, brought her to his residence for protection. Furthermore, he directly confronted Dowager Queen Yoon, who was trying to frame Sung Hee-joo as the culprit of a fire accident, and protected her. As a result, Dowager Queen Yoon's plan failed.
