'21st Century Grand Prince’s Wife' Wraps Amid Historical Distortion Controversy…IU’s Tearful Apology and the Production Team’s VOD Corrections
Controversy over historical verification errors in the drama '21st Century Grand Prince’s Wife', including the use of the 'Cheonse' term for the king’s enthronement ceremony and Chinese-style tea-serving etiquette
Lead actress IU apologizes in tears at a special group viewing event marking the finale, saying, "I’m sorry for showing an insufficient side—I will accept your criticisms."
The production team acknowledges shortcomings in historical research and issues an official apology…"We will promptly update the audio and subtitles for re-runs and VOD."
The drama '21st Century Grand Prince’s Wife' wrapped up amid controversies over the main actors’ acting, errors in historical verification, and allegations of distortion, with IU—who played the role of Seong Hee-ju, the female lead—bowing her head in acknowledgment.
