IU Tears Up Apologizing to Protect Byun Woo Seok

In the 9th episode of MBC's Friday-Saturday drama 'Prince of the 21st Century,' Seong Hee-ju (played by IU) is shown kneeling before her father, Seong Hyun-guk (played by Jo Seung-yeon), to save Prince Ian (played by Byeon Woo-seok). Seong Hee-ju had strived to overcome the limitations of being an illegitimate child of the Castle Group chairman and gain recognition for her abilities, but her relationship with her father had always been cold.

With a prenuptial agreement with Prince Ian leaked and his position threatened, Seong Hee-ju sets aside her pride and desperately pleads with her father. This is the first time in her life she has bowed her head to her father, driven by her determination to protect Byeon Woo-seok.

Her family is taken aback by Seong Hee-ju's sudden actions. In particular, Chairman Seong Hyun-guk, who has shown paternal affection while ignoring his daughter's achievements, is considered a key point to watch to see what choice he will make in this crisis.

The production team stated, "As Seong Hee-ju's feelings for Prince Ian deepen, her actions will become even bolder and more sacrificial," and asked viewers to look forward to "IU's overwhelming emotional performance as she goes to any lengths for the person she cherishes."

The 9th episode of 'Prince of the 21st Century,' where the romance between IU and Byeon Woo-seok continues, will be broadcast tonight (the 8th) at 9:50 PM.