The new MBC Friday-Saturday drama "21st Century Grand Lady," starring IU, Byeon Woo-seok, Noh Sang-hyun, and Gong Seung-yeon, will premiere on April 10th at 9:40 PM. Set in a 21st-century constitutional monarchy of South Korea, this drama depicts a status-breaking romance between a chaebol woman who has everything but is of commoner status and a prince who is the king's son but has nothing.

The character posters released on March 23rd showcase the intense charisma of Seong Hee-joo (played by IU), Lee Andae-gun (Byeon Woo-seok), Min Jeong-woo (Noh Sang-hyun), and Yoon I-rang (Gong Seung-yeon). They leave a strong impression on viewers through phrases that reveal their life philosophies within a palace blending modernity and tradition.

Seong Hee-joo, the CEO of Castle Beauty, steps into the palace as a grand lady despite her commoner origins. Her phrase, "I'm going to win no matter how dirty it gets," expresses her fierce competitive spirit. Her determination may lead to her goal of social ascension.

Lee Andae-gun, the king's second son who cannot become king, creates tension with the phrase, "Do you think hunting has a season?" He is a character who has suppressed his true nature within the palace's order, and the changes he will undergo through marriage to Seong Hee-joo are highly anticipated.

Min Jeong-woo, the Prime Minister, shows a relaxed attitude with the phrase, "Let's just let it be; it will probably be a mere incident anyway." He is a longtime friend of Lee Andae-gun and has maintained the balance between the royal family and the cabinet. However, he is expected to face emotional turmoil due to the marriage between Seong Hee-joo and Lee Andae-gun.

Yoon I-rang, an elder of the royal family, delivers a meaningful message: "Is there a place for happiness in a royal marriage?" She is a character who prioritizes the authority and dignity of the royal family, raising curiosity about her reaction to Lee Andae-gun's choice to marry a commoner.

"21st Century Grand Lady" foreshadows the inevitable conflicts among these four characters who either challenge or strive to uphold their given destinies through their life philosophies. The drama is expected to offer viewers an intriguing story. The first broadcast will take place on April 10th at 9:40 PM.