{"id":5991,"date":"2026-04-02T10:04:46","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T01:04:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bongonakpop.com\/?p=5991"},"modified":"2026-04-02T10:10:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T01:10:28","slug":"iu-and-byeon-woo-seoks-wedding-photoshoot-for-21st-century-grand-princes-wife-unveiled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bongonakpop.com\/?p=5991","title":{"rendered":"IU and Byeon Woo-seok’s Wedding Photoshoot for ’21st Century Grand Prince’s Wife’ Unveiled"},"content":{"rendered":"

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IU and Byeon Woo-seok, stars of ’21st Century Grand Prince’s Wife,’ graced the cover of fashion magazine Elle’s April special edition.<\/p>\n

The photoshoot reflected a sweet and lovely wedding scene from their new MBC weekend drama, ’21st Century Grand Prince’s Wife.’<\/p>\n

Just as in the drama, where Seong Hee-joo (played by IU) and Grand Prince Lee An (played by Byeon Woo-seok) embark on a contractual marriage, their enchanting chemistry as a spring bride and groom captivates.<\/p>\n

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In an interview following the photoshoot, IU expressed her affection for her character, Seong Hee-joo, stating, \u201cHee-joo is such an intriguing character. Her efforts to build a relationship with Grand Prince Lee An are both endearing and at times humorous. Above all, her openness about her desires made her fascinating.\u201d<\/p>\n

Byeon Woo-seok shared his perspective on Grand Prince Lee An, saying, \u201cI always prioritize the emotions of the characters I play. Grand Prince Lee An’s heart deeply resonated with me. He’s a man of high status who can’t possess anything, yet he desires happiness. His complex nature was attractive to me.\u201d<\/p>\n

The two actors also expressed deep trust in their collaboration.<\/p>\n

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IU commented, \u201cWoo-seok’s portrayal of Grand Prince Lee An surpassed my imagination. His on-screen persona is so elegant and impressive that the only word that came to mind was ‘beautiful.’ Through open feedback, we’ve developed a strong trust, and Woo-seok has become a truly reliable partner.\u201d<\/p>\n

Byeon Woo-seok also spoke fondly of IU, saying, \u201cWe often discussed acting seriously, but we also had a lot of fun on set. IU is a wonderfully detailed actress in her character interpretation, providing many learning opportunities. Her down-to-earth and genuine charm made the set comfortable.\u201d<\/p>\n

Although their journey begins with a contractual marriage, Seong Hee-joo and Grand Prince Lee An join forces to pursue their shared goals.<\/p>\n

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Regarding the characters, Byeon Woo-seok stated, \u201cBeing on ‘the same side’ means having people who can clearly tell you ‘no,’ and with whom you share an infinite level of trust when your ideas align.\u201d<\/p>\n

IU added, \u201cHee-joo and Grand Prince Lee An clearly need each other, and they are willing to support each other. Their journey, individually and together, promises diverse enjoyment for viewers.\u201d<\/p>\n

The six cover versions featuring IU and Byeon Woo-seok, along with more photos and interviews, are available in the April special edition of ‘Elle’. Additional content is also accessible on social media and the YouTube channel.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, ’21st Century Grand Prince’s Wife’ is set in a 21st-century constitutional monarchy in South Korea. It features a chaebol woman with commoner status and the king’s son who possesses nothing, exploring their intertwined destiny and romance. The first episode airs on April 10 at 9:40 PM.<\/p>\n

Image source: Elle Korea<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

IU and Byeon Woo-seok, stars of ’21st Century Grand Prince’s Wife,’ graced the cover of fashion magazine Elle’s April special edition. The photoshoot reflected a sweet and lovely wedding scene from their new MBC weekend drama, ’21st Century Grand Prince’s Wife.’ Just as in the drama, where Seong Hee-joo (played by IU) and Grand Prince […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":5992,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[64],"tags":[1127,1128,85],"class_list":{"0":"post-5991","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-issue","8":"tag-21st-century-grand-prince","9":"tag-byeon-woo-seok","10":"tag-iu"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/bongonakpop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-13.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bongonakpop.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5991","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bongonakpop.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bongonakpop.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bongonakpop.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bongonakpop.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5991"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/bongonakpop.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5991\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5993,"href":"https:\/\/bongonakpop.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5991\/revisions\/5993"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bongonakpop.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/5992"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bongonakpop.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5991"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bongonakpop.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=5991"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bongonakpop.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=5991"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}