IU and Byeon Woo-seok personally apologized for the controversy regarding the historical accuracy of the MBC drama '21st Century Grand Prince's Wife'.
Regarding the controversy over historical accuracy in the MBC drama *The Grand Prince's Wife*, lead actors IU and Byeon Woo-seok have released responsible apologies via their respective social media accounts. Both actors expressed remorse for failing to deeply consider the historical context of the work and pledged to approach future projects with greater caution.
IU acknowledged her lack of consideration for the historical significance of the work during filming and stated that she would humbly accept the viewers' criticism. Byeon Woo-seok also bowed his head in apology for disappointing viewers by failing to demonstrate responsible behavior as a lead actor, and reflected on his failure to study historical accuracy issues more deeply.
This controversy escalated into a debate over historical distortion following the use of a crown symbolizing a vassal state and the expression "Cheonse" (meaning "thousand years") in episode 11 of the drama *The Grand Prince's Wife*. While the production team issued an official apology and took measures to correct the VOD, the actors also demonstrated a sincere response by directly stating their positions rather than avoiding the controversy.
Actors Address Historical Accuracy Concerns
Following historical distortion controversies surrounding the drama '21st Century Grand Princess,' lead actors IU and Byeon Woo-seok issued personal apologies. Both actors acknowledged their responsibility as the faces of the production, admitting to a lack of deep consideration regarding the historical context of the series.
Controversy Behind '21st Century Grand Princess'
The drama faced public criticism after its 11th episode featured inaccurate historical symbols, including improper crowns and terminology during a coronation scene. In response to the backlash, the production team issued an official apology and initiated modifications to the series' VOD content.