A sweet moment between Seong Hee-joo and Prince Ian, the main characters of MBC's new Friday-Saturday drama "21st Century Great Lady," has been captured. The drama will premiere this April. IU plays Seong Hee-joo, and Byun Woo-seok takes on the role of Prince Ian. The story, centered around their contract marriage, is generating significant buzz in South Korean society.

In the drama, Seong Hee-joo is a conglomerate heiress with outstanding looks, intelligence, a strong competitive spirit, and management skills. However, she faces social limitations as an illegitimate child and commoner. On the other hand, Prince Ian is a charismatic and handsome figure beloved by the public. Despite leading the royal family at a young age in place of the king, he struggles with the pain of hiding his true self as the king's second son.

Seong Hee-joo and Prince Ian decide on a contract marriage to overcome their respective limitations. The news of their marriage has shaken South Korea. Although they come from different backgrounds, they show a strong will to change their destinies through this contract marriage. Their story revolves around breaking social barriers and forging their own fate.

The released paparazzi photos capture everyday moments of Seong Hee-joo and Prince Ian. The two are seen getting out of a car, linking arms and smiling naturally, creating a cozy atmosphere like newlyweds. Especially, the scene where they look at each other across a tiled wall evokes a sense of cautious excitement and affection.

The chemistry between IU and Byun Woo-seok is also drawing attention. Both actors perfectly embody their characters and are loved by viewers. They are expected to create fantastic synergy as Seong Hee-joo and Prince Ian in "21st Century Great Lady."

Set against the backdrop of a 21st-century constitutional monarchy, the drama portrays a romance that transcends social status through the story of Seong Hee-joo, a conglomerate heiress who is a commoner, and Prince Ian, the king's son who has nothing. "21st Century Great Lady" is set to premiere in April and is highly anticipated by many.