MBC's new Friday-Saturday drama "21st Century Grand Lady" will premiere on April 10. According to OSEN's report on the 6th, this drama is a 12-episode series that follows the currently airing "In Your Brilliant Season." The broadcasting schedule was changed due to the cancellation of "In Your Brilliant Season" on March 7 because of the Korea-Japan match in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. As a result, the first broadcast of "21st Century Grand Lady" was confirmed for the second week of April.

"21st Century Grand Lady" is a status-breaking romance set in a 21st-century constitutional monarchy in South Korea. The story centers on a woman who has everything as a chaebol but feels frustrated due to her commoner status, and a man who is the king's son but lives a fate where he can have nothing. IU plays the role of chaebol Sung Hee-joo, and Byun Woo-seok portrays Prince Ian, who never became king. Both actors gained attention last year for their roles in the popular Netflix series "Totally Spies" and tvN's "Run with the Sun," respectively.

The drama is jointly produced by MBC and Kakao Entertainment, with writer Yoo Ji-won responsible for the script and director Park Jun-hwa in charge of directing. Writer Yoo Ji-won has been highly praised for works such as "Black Sun" and "Such an Intimate Betrayer." Director Park Jun-hwa has experience directing the "Ugly Miss Young-ae" series, "Let's Eat" seasons 1 and 2, "What's Wrong with Secretary Kim," and "Alchemy of Souls."

Byun Woo-seok and IU have completed filming, and there is growing interest in the synergy they will create.

Meanwhile, Byun Woo-seok and IU are scheduled to appear on "IU's Palette." According to Xportsnews on the 6th, Byun Woo-seok has confirmed his appearance on "IU's Palette" and is currently coordinating his schedule. "IU's Palette" is a music talk show hosted on IU's official YouTube channel, where various celebrities appear as guests to sing and have conversations.

Byun Woo-seok is expected to showcase his live singing skills, which were highlighted in "Run with the Sun." Additionally, behind-the-scenes footage from the drama's filming is expected to be revealed, raising fans' anticipation.

"21st Century Grand Lady" is attracting much attention not only for the acting chemistry between IU and Byun Woo-seok but also for their appearances on "IU's Palette." With the two actors' upcoming projects about to air, fans' expectations are rising.

The main storyline of the drama is a status-breaking romance about a woman who is a chaebol with everything but a commoner's status and a man who is the king's son but destined to have nothing. This work is gaining attention as IU's new project following last year's much-loved Netflix series "Totally Spies," and Byun Woo-seok is also drawing interest as his next work after rising to stardom with "Run with the Sun."

"21st Century Grand Lady" is set to premiere on April 10, and the actors' performances and their appearances on the music talk show are expected to become a major topic among fans.