Singer-songwriter IU and actor Byeon Woo-seok quickly denied the rumors of leaving 'The 21st Century Grand Lady.'
On the morning of the 28th, an official from Byeon Woo-seok's agency, Baro Entertainment, stated to OSEN, "The rumors about Byeon Woo-seok leaving the new MBC drama 'The 21st Century Grand Lady' are unfounded."
Following this, an official from IU's agency, EDAM Entertainment, also stated to OSEN, "The rumors about IU leaving the new MBC drama 'The 21st Century Grand Lady' are unfounded."
This morning, rumors surfaced regarding Byeon Woo-seok and IU leaving 'The 21st Century Grand Lady.' A media outlet reported, citing broadcasting officials, that both Byeon Woo-seok and singer-songwriter IU, who are the male and female leads in 'The 21st Century Grand Lady,' would be leaving the project.
According to this, the lineup for 'The 21st Century Grand Lady,' which was originally reported to be scheduled for MBC's end-of-year lineup this year, has raised the possibility of being rescheduled for early next year. Additionally, it has been reported that MBC and the production company Kakao Entertainment are in discussions over distributing the series on OTT platforms, including Disney+, which has led the leads who requested distribution on Netflix to express their intention to leave.
However, the initial report raising the rumors of Byeon Woo-seok and IU's departure from the drama was deleted in the afternoon of the 28th.
Furthermore, a representative from Byeon Woo-seok's side stated to OSEN, "The rumors about Byeon Woo-seok leaving 'The 21st Century Grand Lady' are not true. There has been no discussion about leaving, and he plans to participate in the project as scheduled." IU's side also noted, "I understand that nothing has been decided regarding the show's lineup. However, that does not mean that leaving the project is true. There has been no discussion about leaving, and we are preparing for the next project."
'The 21st Century Grand Lady' is a work that depicts a romantic story of social class disruption, where a woman, who has everything as a wealthy heir yet is of commoner status, is frustratingly imperfect, alongside a sad man who is a prince but can possess nothing. IU plays the role of Seong Hee-joo, the second daughter of the number one-ranked chaebol, born with a silver spoon, possessing stunning beauty, intelligence, and an intense competitive spirit. Byeon Woo-seok is cast as Lee An-dae-gun in the fictional background of the 21st-century constitutional monarchy in Korea, making it a highly anticipated series.
The project is produced by Kakao Entertainment and is set to be broadcast on MBC, with director Park Jun-hwa, known for acclaimed works such as 'What's Wrong with Secretary Kim' and the 'Alchemy of Souls' series, helming the production, which adds to the expectations.
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