IU and Byeon Woo-seok’s New Drama 'The Grand Prince’s Wife of the 21st Century' Set for April 10 and Stream on Disney+

IU and Byeon Woo-seok’s “The Grand Prince’s Wife of the 21st Century” Set for April Release

IU and Byeon Woo-seok will star in the upcoming Korean drama “The Grand Prince’s Wife of the 21st Century,” also known as “Perfect Crown,” which is scheduled to premiere on April 10, 2026.

The series will air on MBC and will also be released globally through Disney+.

Official Release and Distribution

“The Grand Prince’s Wife of the 21st Century” is set to begin broadcasting on MBC on April 10, 2026. The drama will follow a weekly schedule with episodes airing on Fridays and Saturdays.

At the same time, the series will be made available on Disney+, allowing viewers outside Korea to watch the drama through the platform.

Story and Setting

The drama is set in a version of modern Korea where a constitutional monarchy still exists.

IU plays a chaebol heiress who belongs to a wealthy family but does not hold noble status within the royal system. Byeon Woo-seok plays a prince who is part of the royal family but does not possess political authority.

The story begins with a contract marriage between the two characters, which connects individuals from different social positions within this system.

Trailer Content

A trailer for the drama has been released ahead of its broadcast.

The footage includes scenes showing the initial meeting between the two lead characters and the arrangement that leads to their contractual relationship. It also presents elements of the royal setting, including formal environments and situations that reflect the structure of the monarchy within the story.

Production Context

The project brings together two actors who have established careers in different areas of the industry.

IU has continued her work as both a musician and actress, while Byeon Woo-seok has taken on leading roles in recent drama productions.

Their casting places the series among the major scheduled releases for 2026.

Final Notes

“The Grand Prince’s Wife of the 21st Century” combines a modern setting with a royal system and is structured around a contract-based relationship between its main characters.

With confirmed broadcast on MBC and global distribution through Disney+, the series is positioned for both domestic and international viewership upon its release.