IU & Byun Woo Seok's Royal Wedding Night K-Drama Scene

In the 8th episode of MBC's Friday-Saturday drama 'The Grand Prince of the 21st Century,' Seong Hee-ju (played by IU) and Grand Prince Ian (played by Byun Woo-seok), who have become husband and wife, spend their romantic first night together. After overcoming many obstacles, the two tied the knot in front of the entire nation. While they exuded a playful, flirtatious atmosphere like lovers while preparing for the wedding, as a married couple, they are expected to boldly pursue each other and reach the peak of their romance.

The released photos capture the scene of the 'Grand Prince Couple's' first night. With their hair still damp, they exchange captivating glances before lying side-by-side under the same blanket. Unlike Grand Prince Ian, who appears composed, Seong Hee-ju nervously clutches the blanket, showing signs of awkwardness. However, they soon embrace and kiss, adding to the excitement. This is a stark contrast to their earlier bickering over the blanket when they first met, hinting at their deepened emotions. Their honeymoon life, which promises to be incredibly sweet, makes the term 'contract marriage' seem irrelevant.

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

Previously, in the 3rd episode aired on the 17th of last month, there was also a scene where Seong Hee-ju and Grand Prince Ian slept together. At that time, Grand Prince Ian brought Seong Hee-ju to the palace to protect her, and despite the opposition of all palace staff, they spent the night together in Anhwadang. Lying in the same bed without any romantic feelings, they engaged in a silent battle with blankets and pillows. Grand Prince Ian suggested he sleep on the sofa, but Seong Hee-ju refused and stood her ground. However, in this 8th episode, with their love line strengthened and their feelings of love grown after the wedding ceremony, there is growing anticipation about what kind of first night will unfold.

The 7th episode, aired on the 1st, recorded viewership ratings of 11.1% in the Seoul metropolitan area, 10.8% nationwide, and 5% for the 2054 demographic, achieving a triple crown as the No. 1 program on Friday. In particular, the scene where the Grand Prince couple heads to the palace after their wedding ceremony soared to a peak of 14.3% per minute, proving their popularity. Following their sweet escape on the yacht, a new, somewhat awkward yet sweet chemistry flowed between them. Seong Hee-ju felt a tremor at Grand Prince Ian's tender gaze and touch, while Grand Prince Ian found Seong Hee-ju's flustered reactions whenever she saw him endearing.