Everything we know about Wife of a 21st Century Prince

It's an exciting time for K-drama fans, with many promising dramas with fresh casts lined up for release. Among the sea of K-dramas headed our way, Wife of a 21st Century Prince (working title) is already making waves as one of the most eagerly awaited titles. This royal-meets-modern romance pairs up two of Korea’s hottest names right now: IU, still basking in the glow of When Life Gives You Tangerines, teams up with Byeon Woo Seok, fresh off stealing hearts in Lovely Runner.

On April 21, it was officially announced that Wife of a 21st Century Prince will air on MBC as a Friday-Saturday drama. The drama also revealed its main cast, alongside IU and Byeon Woo Seok. Scroll ahead to know everything we know so far about this upcoming royal romance drama.

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Confirmed cast of Wife of a 21st Century Prince

The cast of Wife of a 21st Century Prince features some amazing talent. IU plays Sung Hee Joo, a smart and competitive chaebol heiress who enters a contract marriage to gain noble status. Byeon Woo Seok stars as Prince Lee Wan, a prince with royal status but no real power, who changes after meeting Hee Joo.

Non Sang Hyun and Gong Seun Yeon are the new additions to the cast. Noh portrays Prime Minister Min Jung Woo, an intelligent and eligible bachelor who is friends with the prince and has ties to Hee Joo. Gong plays Yoon Yi Rang, a woman born to be queen who will do anything to protect her royal future.

Wife of a 21st Century Prince: Release window

The drama is slated to premiere in 2026 as an MBC Friday-Saturday series, bringing its unique love story to prime-time weekend television.

Wife of a 21st Century Prince synopsis

Wife of a 21st Century Prince is set in an alternate version of modern Korea, where the country is still governed by a constitutional monarchy. The story follows Sung Hee Joo (IU), a smart and confident chaebol heiress who has everything except noble blood. When her commoner status becomes a problem, she enters a contract marriage with Lee Wan (Byeon Woo Seok), a quiet and reluctant prince who holds the title but none of the power.

Hee Joo wants nobility, and Lee Wan is searching for an identity beyond being a prince. What starts as a strategic alliance soon becomes more complicated as they navigate palace politics while dealing with emotions they didn't sign up for.

Is there a trailer for IU and Byeon Woo Seok's drama?

No, details related to the drama, including a trailer, have not yet been shared. The first look of characters has also been awaited, as fans eagerly anticipate what IU and Byeon Woo Seok have in store.

IU and Byeon Woo Seok set the record straight about their drama

Last month, some reports suggested the drama was cancelled and that Byeon Woo Seok and IU had backed out of the project. However, both actors' teams have denied these claims, confirming that the stars are fully committed and actively preparing for their roles. Fans can rest easy knowing the highly anticipated drama is still on track!

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