Byeon Woo Seok & IU's Royal Wedding Night K-Drama Tease

In the 8th episode of MBC's Friday-Saturday drama 'The 21st Century Prince Consort,' Sung Hee-ju (played by IU) and Prince Ian (played by Byun Woo-seok), now married, begin their sweet newlywed life by spending their first night together. After overcoming various obstacles, the two became husband and wife in front of the entire nation. While they exuded a playful, romantic atmosphere during their wedding preparations, as a married couple, they are expected to reach the peak of their romance by boldly pursuing each other without hesitation.

The released photos capture the scene of the "Prince Couple's" first night. With wet hair, they exchange captivating glances before lying side-by-side under the same blanket. Unlike Prince Ian, who appears composed, Sung Hee-ju seems awkward, tightly gripping the blanket with a tense expression. However, they soon embrace each other tightly and share a kiss, adding to the excitement. This scene portrays a tender atmosphere, a stark contrast to their earlier bickering over the blanket shortly after meeting, hinting at their deepened emotions.

The production team of 'The 21st Century Prince Consort' stated, "While Prince Ian has always been the one to approach Sung Hee-ju, this time Sung Hee-ju will also express her feelings towards Prince Ian, pushing the romance of the 'completed' couple to its climax." They added, "Please look forward to the romantic night of Sung Hee-ju and Prince Ian, which will fill viewers' hearts with tenderness and warmth."

Previously, in the 3rd episode aired on the 17th of last month, Prince Ian took Sung Hee-ju to the palace to protect her from trouble caused by a hotel scandal. Despite the opposition of all palace staff, the two spent the night together in Anhwadang. At that time, they lay side-by-side in the same bed without any romantic feelings, engaging in a silent battle with blankets and pillows. Prince Ian suggested he sleep on the sofa, but Sung Hee-ju refused. However, in this 8th episode, following the wedding ceremony, their love line has become stronger and their feelings for each other have grown, so a different kind of first night is expected.

In the 7th episode aired on the 1st, following Prince Ian's straightforward confession of love for Sung Hee-ju, Sung Hee-ju collapsed during the wedding ceremony, creating a sense of unease. That episode recorded viewership ratings of 11.1% in the Seoul metropolitan area and 10.8% nationwide, achieving a triple crown by ranking first among all programs on Friday. In particular, the scene of the Prince Couple heading to the palace after their wedding ceremony soared to a peak of 14.3% per minute.