A comprehensive look at the drama "21st Century Prince's Wife," starring IU and Byun Woo-seok. Includes everything from its originality, number of episodes, first broadcast date, eyewitness accounts of filming, plot, and characters.

1 Is this a work with an original work of the 21st century military leader's wife?

The 21st Century Grand Prince's Wife is a completely original work, not based on a webtoon or web novel.

 

 

This is a case where a scenario that won an award at the MBC drama script contest was made into a drama, so the fresh worldview and setting are its strengths from the beginning.

 

The fact that a constitutional monarchy still exists in modern society is unusual, so it's definitely different from existing romance novels.

2 How many parts does it consist of?

It will be produced in a total of 12 episodes.

 

 

Lately, dramas have been getting shorter, around 10 episodes, but 12 episodes is the perfect length to capture the emotional flow and narrative in a solid manner, so I'm even more excited. It's the perfect length for a quick, immersive binge.

3 First broadcast date and public platform

The programming is MBC's Friday-Saturday drama, and the final confirmed OTT is scheduled to be released on Disney Plus in the first half of 2026, so international fans can also enjoy it at the same time. 

 

Considering that the film stars two global actors, the choice of platform feels quite strategic.

4 If you are curious about IU and Byun Woo-seok's characters

IU is I play Sung Hee-joo, the second daughter of a wealthy family. She's perfect in looks, intelligence, and ability, but her life begins to unravel due to her one weakness: her commoner status.

 

 

In the end, in order to overcome that limitation, they choose contract marriage.

Byun Woo-seok appears as Prince Ian, the king's second son, also known as Lee Wan. Despite his royal title, he is not meant to shine or express his feelings, so the character's overall atmosphere is calm yet sorrowful. 

 

Then, as he meets Seong Hee-ju, the narrative will gradually change.

5 Most Talked About Filming Witness Stories

There have been eyewitness accounts of filming in Busan since late October 2025. It started coming up in the community. This time, the response was especially hot because high-resolution photos from the scene were released.

 

 

What fans talked about the most was Byun Woo-seok's suit fit. From suits with a hint of hanbok to white suits and velvet suits, they went crazy saying it was almost like a fashion pictorial. 

 

It's a work that seems to have a high level of completion overall, not just in terms of the original world view, romantic tension, styling, and character narrative.

 

There is a high possibility that it will become a big topic of conversation again before it airs.

 

Q&A
Q Is this a work with an original work?
A No. It's an original drama produced through a script contest.

 

Q How many episodes is it?
A total of 12 episodes are planned.

 

Q Where can I see it?
A It will be released on Disney Plus in the first half of 2026.

 

Q Where did the eyewitness account of the shooting come from?
A number of high-quality eyewitness photos were uploaded to communities centered around the Busan area, becoming a hot topic.

 

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