Byeon Woo-seok to play a prince in new K-Drama with IU

E. Kristhoff Cagape

<p>Byeon Woo-seok and IU are set to star in a new K-Drama.</p><p>Kakao Entertainment revealed that the two stars will headline the series <em>Wife of a 21st Century Prince, </em>as reported by Naver and translated by Soompi.</p><p><em>Wife of a 21st Century Prince</em> of MBC is a romantic drama set in an alternate Korea where a constitutional monarchy reigns. The story follows Sung Hee Joo, a chaebol heiress who seemingly has it all but remains a commoner by status, and Lee Ahn, a prince who, despite his royal lineage, finds himself with nothing. Together, they navigate a love story filled with challenges and contrasts.</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C9KPcKsvM7S/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=675&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A129277.60000002384%2C%22ls%22%3A128791.30000001192%2C%22le%22%3A129258.39999997616%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Woo-seok portrays Lee Ahn, the king’s second son, who has little to his name apart from his royal title. Having lived in obscurity, his life takes a transformative turn after meeting Sung Hee Joo.</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C-UAMoEy9yJ/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=675&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A129293.39999997616%2C%22ls%22%3A128791.30000001192%2C%22le%22%3A129258.39999997616%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>IU takes on the role of Sung Hee Joo, the brilliant and competitive second daughter of Korea&#x27;s leading conglomerate family. Despite her beauty and privilege, her commoner status disrupts her seemingly perfect life, drawing her into an unexpected connection with Prince Lee Ahn.</p><p>Woo-seok recently starred in the hit drama<em> Lovely Runner</em> alongside Kim Hye-yoon, portraying Ryu Sun-jae, a top star blessed with looks, talent, and charm. Once a swimmer turned singer-actor, his celebrity life unravels as he struggles with depression, ultimately leading to his tragic demise.</p><p>The series further catapulted Woo-seok to international fame. He also won various awards including Outstanding Asian Star: Korea Popularity Award at Seoul International Drama Awards and People&#x27;s Choice Award at Asia Contents Awards &amp; Global OTT Awards.</p><p>He also recently performed the OST of the series, &quot;Sudden Shower,&quot; at the 2024 MAMA Awards.</p><p>Meanwhile, IU starred in the 2019 hit drama <em>Hotel del Luna</em> as Jang Man-wol, the moody owner of a mystical hotel. Cursed to atone for sins committed 1,300 years ago, she is aloof and temperamental, with a penchant for luxury—lavish outfits, fast cars, and expensive champagne.</p><p><em>Wife of a 21st Century Prince</em> is set to be released in the second half of next year.</p>

<p>Byeon Woo-seok and IU are set to star in a new series titled '<i>Wife of a 21st Century Prince.'</i></p>

Byeon Woo-seok and IU are set to star in a new series titled ' Wife of a 21st Century Prince.'

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