IU ♥ Byeon Woo-seok filmed ‘Titanic’…Highest 13.4% (21st-century Great Queen Dowager)

IU and Byun Woo-seok filmed the movie ‘Titanic’ in the drama.

In the drama, IU and Byun Woo-seok thrilled viewers endlessly with a sweet act of breaking many taboos.

Episode 6 of the MBC Friday-Saturday drama ‘The 21st Century Grand Prince’s Wife’ (written by Yoo Ji-won / directed by Park Joon-hwa and Bae Hye-young / planned by Kang Dae-sun / produced by MBC and Kakao Entertainment), which aired on the 25th (Sat), recorded ratings of 11.3% in the Seoul metropolitan area, 11.2% nationwide, and 5.9% among viewers aged 20-54, ranking No. 1 among all Saturday programs in both the metropolitan area and the 20-54 demographic. Not only did the nationwide and 20-54 ratings set new personal bests, but the scene in which Seong Hui-ju (played by IU) tells Ian Daegun (played by Byun Woo-seok), “Do everything you want to do,” also soared to a per-minute peak of 13.4%. (Based on Nielsen Korea)

In the broadcast that day, Seong Hui-ju and Ian Daegun, who shared the same wounds, exchanged a heartfelt kiss and delivered beautiful romance.

Seong Hui-ju and Ian Daegun, who drew attention by accompanying the event and grabbing everyone’s eyes, also showed a special presence in the second act of Naejinyeon. Previously, Ian Daegun had asked Yoon I-rang (played by Gong Seung-yeon) to invite Seong Hui-ju to Naejinyeon, saying he would give up marrying her. Yoon I-rang thought that Ian Daegun coming with Seong Hui-ju would be nothing more than a parting gift, and granted them a stage just for the two of them.

However, Ian Daegun surprised everyone by proposing to Seong Hui-ju in front of everyone, offering his mother Queen Uihyeon (played by Kim So-hyun)’s ring. Seong Hui-ju, who received the unexpected proposal, happily accepted Ian Daegun’s marriage proposal and even swiftly secured King Yi Yun (played by Kim Eun-ho)’s permission. As a result, Seong Hui-ju and Ian Daegun became an officially recognized engaged couple by the king.

Ian Daegun’s surprise proposal drew attention not only in Korea but also from the foreign press. Caught off guard by Ian Daegun’s plan, Yoon I-rang judged that a royal order once given could not be overturned, and decided to accept the marriage between Ian Daegun and Seong Hui-ju in order to expose his weak point. Prime Minister Min Jeong-woo (played by Noh Sang-hyun), who did not want a rift between the royal family and the cabinet and had also promised to stand on Seong Hui-ju’s side, had no choice but to support the marriage between the two.

To safely complete their contract marriage, Seong Hui-ju and Ian Daegun secretly and meticulously drafted an official contract, beginning their full-scale preparations for marriage. Their bickering while adjusting the contract terms brought laughter.

In the midst of this, an awkward dinner between Seong Hui-ju, Ian Daegun, and Queen Dowager Yoon I-rang was arranged, heightening the tension. Yoon I-rang, wearing the face of a benevolent queen dowager and easing Seong Hui-ju and Ian Daegun’s guard, gradually revealed hostility toward Ian Daegun. Seeing Ian Daegun not counter his sister-in-law’s rude remarks, Seong Hui-ju suddenly grabbed his hand and left the table.

Ian Daegun looked deeply at Seong Hui-ju, who got angry on his behalf, and said, “Once we’re married, I’ll take care of anything in front of you,” then laughed and instead asked her to take him away. In response, Seong Hui-ju prepared a yacht for Ian Daegun and gave him a free-spirited escape so he could temporarily lay down all his worries. The sight of the two standing aboard the yacht, enjoying the breeze beyond the rules of the royal family, made viewers’ hearts race as well.

The two recreated a famous scene from the movie ‘Titanic’ on the yacht, spending happy time as if flying through the sky. Then, in an instant, at the moment they were pressed close together, Ian Daegun kissed Seong Hui-ju’s lips and savored the romantic moment. Seong Hui-ju also carefully pulled Ian Daegun closer, and Episode 6 ended with their romantic date on the yacht, where they shared an affectionate kiss.

Episode 7 of the MBC Friday-Saturday drama ‘The 21st Century Grand Prince’s Wife’ will air 10 minutes earlier at 9:40 p.m. on Friday, May 1.

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