The drama ’21st Century Daegun Buin,’ set to be released on the 10th, is already attracting significant attention.
On the 1st, the fashion magazine ‘Elle’ posted a wedding invitation with the phrase “IU & Byeon Woo-seok, we’re getting married ♥” on its official channel, capturing interest.
In the photo framed with a pink border, IU and Byeon Woo-seok appear close to each other, exuding the aura of a newlywed couple.
IU, dressed in an off-shoulder dress, rests her head on Byeon Woo-seok’s shoulder while gazing at the camera, as Byeon Woo-seok looks into the distance with his characteristic bright smile.
Below their picturesque photo, a message reads, “On the day we come together in this precious bond, we invite dear ones. Once looking elsewhere, now we wish to look at each other. Please join us in celebrating this special moment on April 2nd.”
This surprise event, held for April Fool’s Day, perfectly matches the soon-to-be-released drama ’21st Century Daegun Buin,’ in which the two play a couple, further immersing fans.
The special moment Elle teased proved to be a special edition photo shoot in the April issue with the two stars.
The photo shoot, released today (2nd), captures IU and Byeon Woo-seok as a sweet and loving bride and groom in a spring wedding setting.
’21st Century Daegun Buin’ is set in a constitutional monarchy in South Korea, portraying a romantic story where a woman who possesses everything but commoner status meets the son of a king who possesses nothing, embarking on a journey to break status constraints.
IU, who plays the role of Seong Hee-joo, said, “Wooseok has portrayed the character of Ian Dae-gun far more splendidly than I imagined while reading. His appearance on screen is so elegant and magnificent that ‘beautiful’ is the only word that comes to mind. It built our mutual trust through honest feedback, even on our doubts. Wooseok is truly a reliable partner.”
Byeon Woo-seok, who plays Ian Dae-gun, expressed, “IU is an amazing actor with a detailed approach to character interpretation and script, and she consistently makes the set comfortable with her straightforward charm. I’m grateful for that.”
’21st Century Daegun Buin’ marks Byeon Woo-seok’s return after about two years since ‘Lovely Runner’ and the meeting of IU, who gained global popularity through Netflix’s ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines.’
The drama’s popularity was confirmed when ’21st Century Daegun Buin’ rose to number one in TV-OTT drama popularity rankings for the fourth week of March 2026, according to Good Data Corporation’s FUNdex, a K-content competitiveness analytical institution.
It is the first time in the popularity survey’s history that an unreleased drama has topped the overall TV-OTT drama popularity rankings, demonstrating the excitement surrounding ’21st Century Daegun Buin.’
With its premiere approaching on the 10th, every release of official posters, still cuts, and teaser videos generates enthusiastic reactions.
There is growing interest in the evolving romance between IU and Byeon Woo-seok, who initially enter a contract marriage across different classes.
Image source: Xportsnews DB, MBC, Elle Korea
