IU Transforms into 21st Century Empress in New K-Drama

Actress Lee Yeon appeared in the preview for MBC's entertainment program 'Omniscient Interfering View,' showcasing her daily life alongside her performance in the drama '21st Century Grand Prince's Wife.' Lee Yeon displayed her love for morning hikes, revealing her persona as a "hiking enthusiast," and was shown enjoying a relaxed meal at a Korean set meal restaurant. During her break, she also transformed into a barista at a cafe and showed off her chemistry with actor Lee Jong Won, engaging in playful banter.

Lee Yeon revealed her close friendship with IU while participating in a photoshoot together. When Lee Yeon said, "I want to sleep at Senior Ji-eun's house," IU responded, "I even have your dedicated pajamas at my place." IU also recalled a past experience where they walked 20,000 steps in the cold rain together, humorously comparing it to a "forced march." Jun Hyun-moo expressed his surprise at Lee Yeon's energy in drawing the introverted IU out.

Wavve unveiled its diverse new content lineup for May through 'Monthly Wavve.' This lineup includes Wavve exclusive content such as the parenting reality show 'TXT's Parenting Diary' by Tomorrow X Together (TXT), and an extended version of the documentary 'Cult Hunter,' which investigates the murder of cult researcher Tak Myung-hwan. Additionally, a wide array of content across various genres was included, such as the dramas '21st Century Grand Prince's Wife,' 'Secret Audit,' and 'Fifty Percent,' as well as the variety shows 'Noona is My Woman Season 2,' 'Sora and Jin Kyung,' and 'Gulliver's Travels.'

MBC's drama '21st Century Grand Prince's Wife,' set in a 21st-century constitutional monarchy South Korea, depicts the romance between commoner Sung Hee-joo (played by IU) and royal Prince Lee Ahn (played by Byun Woo-seok), overcoming their differences in social status. The drama heightens immersion through a contract marriage and mysterious events surrounding the royal family, building anticipation for its later developments.

Singer and actress IU shared behind-the-scenes photos from the set of MBC's drama '21st Century Grand Prince's Wife' on her social media. In the photos, IU, dressed in wedding attire as her character Sung Hee-joo, poses with her fellow cast members, exuding a graceful and elegant aura in traditional wedding garments. She also displayed her lovely charm with playful expressions and heart finger poses. '21st Century Grand Prince's Wife' airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 PM.