IU and Byun Woo-seok delivered a special greeting to viewers in celebration of the national holiday, Lunar New Year. They are the leads of MBC's new Friday-Saturday drama "21st Century Grand Lady," which will premiere in April, raising anticipation for the drama.

"21st Century Grand Lady" is set in a constitutional monarchy of South Korea in the 21st century. In the drama, IU plays Seong Hee-joo, a chaebol who has everything, while Byun Woo-seok portrays Lee An-daegun, the king's son who has nothing. The story follows the two as they carve out their destinies through a romance centered on breaking social barriers. This drama is regarded as one of the most anticipated works of 2026, featuring the versatile charm of IU and Byun Woo-seok, who is emerging as a leading star in South Korea.

In the released Lunar New Year greeting video, IU and Byun Woo-seok, who play a married couple in the drama, showed exciting chemistry. In the video, the two smiled warmly as they sent heartfelt Lunar New Year wishes to the public. IU said, "I hope 2026 will be a year full of energy and strength in both body and mind, just like the tireless passion for words." Byun Woo-seok added, "I wish your homes to be filled with laughter and happiness in 2026."

They also said, "And we will be meeting you in April with '21st Century Grand Lady,' so please wait just a little longer. Happy New Year," increasing excitement for the drama. The sincere New Year's greetings from IU and Byun Woo-seok conveyed warmth to viewers and heightened curiosity about their romantic synergy in the drama.

MBC's new Friday-Saturday drama "21st Century Grand Lady" is scheduled to premiere in April. The drama is expected to offer viewers fresh enjoyment through a story about social status and love set in a modern backdrop. The combination of IU and Byun Woo-seok is anticipated to bring a refreshing charm to the audience.