Byun Wooseok ♥ IU '21st Century Grand Prince's Wife' ... First look of the script reading

SOURCE: 변우석♥아이유 '21세기 대군부인', 대본리딩 현장 첫 공개

The script reading for '21st Century Grand Prince's Wife,' one of the most anticipated dramas in the first half of 2026, has finally been revealed.

The new MBC drama, scheduled to air in April 2026, is set in a modern South Korea under constitutional monarchy. It follows the story of a rich woman, who is frustrated because she's a commoner, and a king's son, who is sad because he possesses nothing, as they try to change their fates and overcome social classes.

The drama has been drawing attention since the lineup was announced, since it includes stars like IU (as Song Heejoo), Byun Wooseok (as Prince Yi Wan), Noh Sanghyun (as Min Jungwoo), and Gong Seungyeon (as Yoon Yirang). As one of the hottest dramas of the year, the release of the script reading photos has further raised anticipation.

Director Park Joonhwa, writer Yoon Jiwon, along with all the actors gathered at the reading. The atmosphere was filled with warm laughter as the actors shared their bold aspirations. IU said, "I will work hard so this drama takes over the drama scene in 2026," while Byun Wooseok added, "I'll do my best to shake the world in 2026." Noh Sanghyun joked, "I'll aim to shake the whole universe," and Gong Seungyeon promised, "I'll work hard to create a joyful filming set."

IU first showcased the confident personality of Song Heejoo, a chaebol heiress who has everything except a royal title. In the scene where she asks Prince Yi Wan (Byun Wooseok) to marry her to raise her status, she made everyone in the room laugh with her witty gestures and playful wink.

Byun Wooseok, playing as Prince Yi Wan who has nothing but a royal title, radiated royal dignity with his deep voice and calm acting. In moments where the usually calm prince begins to shows his feelings after meeting Song Heejoo (IU), he skillfully changed his tone to convey the transformation.

IU and Byun Wooseok, who meet for a 'contract marriage' in the story, showed great chemistry. The way they maintained eye contact and adjusted their rhythm raises further excitement for the drama.

Meanwhile, Noh Sanghyun added energy to the room as the Prime Minister, Min Jungwoo. He showed natural chemistry with IU and acted as a reliable bestfriend to Byun Wooseok, raising expectations for his role in the drama.

On the other hand, Gong Seungyoun played the role of Yoon Yirang, a woman born with the destiny of becoming queen, bringing a different kind of tension. Even in scenes where she argues with Prince Yi Wan, she maintained elegant in her speech and gestures, embodying her character perfectly.

'21st Century Grand Prince's Wife' has successfully started its journey with this passionate script reading. From the romance between the similar-yet-different Song Heejoo and Prince Yi Wan, to the complex relationships of Min Jungwoo and Yoon Yirang, the drama promises a rich story filled with both excitement and laughter.

MBC's new Fri-Sat drama '21st Century Grand Prince's Wife,' which is considered as the most anticipated project of the first half of 2026, will start airing this April.

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BLACKPINK Rosé reveals she was in a secret relationship ... "I went on dates while wearing a wig and dressed like a grandmother"

SOURCE: 블랙핑크 로제, 비밀 연애 중이었네…"가발+할머니 분장한 채 데이트"

On the 28th, Rosé appeared on the popular U.S. podcast 'Call Her Daddy,' where she talked about many different topics.

During the show, the story about Rosé's secret dating life drew attention.

When asked, "You have never been in a public relationship. Are you trying to protect your partner's privacy?" Rosé answered, "It's about wanting to protect the person I love. It hurts my heart when the person I love gets attacked."

She continued, "I'm okay. I'm in the public eye, and that's part of my job. It can't be helped." However, she added, "If I could fully trust that the media would protect me, I might feel comfortable with a public relationship. But right now, I don't know if I can feel safe."

Rosé also recalled disguising herself to avoid being caught by the paparazzi. She said, "I can never be seen like, you know, ever. I bought a wig from an online store, studied how elderly women would dress, and I would go on date looking like an older woman." She revealed that she lived this way for about 6 months.

Specifically, when asked, "Are you currently seeing anyone right now?" She shared, "Just being asked that question makes me nervous. I immediately think about what kinds of articles will come out because of this comment." She added, "I'm afraid that saying 'yes' or 'no' will end up defining my entire life."

Meanwhile, Rosé broke records on music charts worldwide with 'APT.' with Bruno Mars, released in October last year. She also became the first K-pop artis to win the 'Song of the Year' award at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. Additionally, she also became the first K-pop artist to be nominated for 'Song of the Year' and 'Record of the Year' at the Grammy Awards.

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Shin Eunsoo ♥ Yoo Seonho are dating ... Same-age couple born in the Year of the Horse

SOURCE: [단독]신은수♥유선호 열애중, 20대 말띠 동갑내기 커플 탄생

According to Newsen's report on January 29, Shin Eunsoo and Yoo Seonho are in a relationship.

Both of them were born in 2002 and turned 25 years old this year. Shin Eunsoo and Yoo Seonho started dating late last year and have been sweetly seeing each other for about three months.

The two had never worked together on a project and seemingly had no connection. However, it is reported that they met through gatherings of mutual friends. As their relationship continued, it developed into a romantic one.

An insider shared, "The two just started their relationship. Even with busy schedules, they are a lovely couple who enjoy normal dates like other people in their 20s and continue their fresh romance.”

Meanwhile, Shin Eunsoo debuted in 2016 as the lead actress in the film 'Vanishing Time: A Boy Who Returned,' after beating 300:1 odds. Since then, she has starred in numerous dramas such as 'The Legend of the Blue Sea,' 'Bad Papa,' 'Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol,' 'Bloody Heart,' 'A Model Family,' 'Twinkling Watermelon,' 'Light Shop, and more. She also starred in movies like 'Vanishing Time: A Boy Who Returned,' 'The Shower,' 'Illang: The Wolf Brigade,' 'Homme Fatale,' 'Tastes of Horror,' 'Love Untangled,' and more.

Meanwhile, Yoo Seonho first became known as a trainee on 'Produce 101 Season 2' in 2017. Since then, he has shown his talent as an actor through numerous dramas such as 'Mischievous Detectives,' 'My Strange Hero,' 'Undercover,' 'The Great Shaman Ga Dooshim,' The World of My 17 Season 2,' 'Under the Queen's Umbrella,' The Story of Park's Marriage Contract,' 'Oh My Ghost Clients,' and much more. He is currently appearing on KBS2's variety show '2 Days 1 Night Season 4' and MBN's sports variety show 'Run to Live 2.' Most recently, he confirmed his appearance in the movie 'Teaching Practice: Idiot Girls and School Ghost 2.'

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