IU x Byun Woo-seok '21st Century Grand Duchess' Confirmed for Release on Disney+ on April 10!

The 〈21st Century Grand Duchess〉 is set to premiere on Disney+ on April 10 (Friday), exciting viewers around the world. 〈21st Century Grand Duchess〉 depicts the destiny-defying romance of 'Seong Hee-joo' (IU), a woman who has everything as a wealthy heiress but is frustrated by her commoner status, and 'Lee An-daegun' (Byun Woo-seok), a sad man who is the king's son but has nothing to his name. The story will capture the thrill, growth, and delightful fun as their relationship, which begins as a contract, evolves into unexpected emotions. Especially, through Disney+, it is anticipated to meet global audiences and herald the birth of a global mega-hit beyond the Republic of Korea.

The couple poster featuring 'Hee-joo' and 'Lee An-daegun' unveiled to celebrate the release captivates with its pure white visuals. Dressed in outfits reminiscent of a wedding, the two stand side by side, looking in the same direction while revealing a subtle distance, evoking the unique tension and strange excitement of their contract-bound relationship. Additionally, the tagline “Prepare to become a Grand Duchess” symbolically showcases the determination of the two characters who chose a contract marriage for their respective goals. It raises curiosity about how 'Hee-joo', who strives to surpass her limits and reach greater heights, and 'Lee An-daegun', who has quietly lived under a predetermined fate since birth, will change through each other.

Above all, this work is highlighted by the intricate characters and chemistry brought to life by IU and Byun Woo-seok, based on the setting of a constitutional monarchy in the Republic of Korea. 'Seong Hee-joo' and 'Lee An-daegun', who possess different limitations, choose a contract marriage for their own purposes and face unexpected emotional changes in the process. The released stills capture the coexistence of warmth and caution in the emotions of the two characters, heightening expectations for future developments. The journey of two individuals who started with mutual interests gradually facing each other's worlds and choosing their own lives is expected to add deep empathy and fantastical catharsis, completing the most special romance this spring.