The highly anticipated drama ‘The Grand Lady of the 21st Century’ featuring IU and Byun Woo-seok has captivated fans.
MBC’s new drama ‘The Grand Lady of the 21st Century’ premiered on the 10th.
Set in a 21st-century constitutional monarchy in South Korea, the drama tells the story of a wealthy woman annoyed by her commoner status and a prince who is saddened by having nothing. Their romance breaks social barriers.
The series, featuring actors like Noh Sang-hyun, Gong Seung-yeon, Yoo Soo-bin, and Lee Yeon, generated buzz even before its release, winning an MBC drama competition for its solid storyline.
According to Good Data Corporation, IU and Byun Woo-seok ranked 1st and 2nd in the first-week buzz rankings for TV-OTT drama participants by FunDex.
Global audiences watched the first episode on the 10th, which recorded a 7.8% rating, and the second episode achieved a 9.5% rating the next day, setting a new peak viewership.
Amid anticipated success, IU and Byun Woo-seok’s playful social media interactions are garnering attention.
Following the two episodes, IU posted on her social media channel on the morning of the 12th, sharing a photo with the caption, “I kind of enjoy it.”
The shared photo shows IU and Byun Woo-seok running by the Han River. Though their faces were obscured by caps, their smiles were visible.
Byun Woo-seok shared IU’s post on his social media channel, playfully stating in the style of his character, “Don’t follow me.” IU responded, “Didn’t you say you wanted a love marriage?♥”
Even before the drama’s release, the two fueled fans’ imaginations through playful social media exchanges, which have now intensified into a ‘love-stagram’ frenzy.
Additionally, IU shared behind-the-scenes photos, including a never-before-seen selfie with Byun Woo-seok, captioning it, “Busy life of Seong Hee-joo with pursuits and matchmaking.”
Global fans are reacting with comments like “Pretty and cute couple,” “Can’t wait for the next episode,” “Thanks for the behind-the-scenes content,” and “Beautiful photos, thank you.”
The third episode of ‘The Grand Lady of the 21st Century,’ which continues to captivate viewers, will air on the 17th at 9:50 PM.
Image source: Xportsnews, IU, Byun Woo-seok
