According to Xportsnews on April 4th, actor Noh Sang Hyun is currently considering joining the cast of the new MBC drama '21st Century Grand Prince's Wife.' He is being discussed as a potential lead alongside IU and Byeon Woo Seok.

'21st Century Grand Prince's Wife' is set in a modern-day South Korea with a constitutional monarchy, following the story of a woman from a wealthy family who has everything but is frustrated by her commoner status, and a man who is the king’s son but has nothing, creating a poignant romance about breaking down societal hierarchies. News of IU and Byeon Woo Seok’s casting for the project was reported last December.

However, a recent rumor circulated about IU and Byeon Woo Seok possibly dropping out of the drama, following disagreements between the actors and the channel. Despite these rumors, both IU and Byeon Woo Seok have confirmed they are still attached to the project, with their agencies issuing firm statements denying the reports.

In a recent interview for Netflix's 'When Life Gives You Tangerines,' IU herself addressed the issue, expressing surprise at the rumors. “I was really shocked. It made me realize that even in the entertainment industry, sometimes smoke rises from a chimney with no fire,” she remarked about the '21st Century Grand Prince’s Wife' exit rumors.

Meanwhile, the production team for '21st Century Grand Prince's Wife' is pushing ahead with preparations. Following his rising profile from Apple TV’s 'Pachinko,' Noh Sang Hyun, who has also appeared in films like 'Love in the Big City' and Netflix’s 'Genie, Make A Wish,' is being considered for the lead role, further strengthening the drama’s cast lineup.

With IU making a significant impact in 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' and Byeon Woo Seok capturing fans with 'Lovely Runner' last year, the addition of Noh Sang Hyun to the mix has raised expectations for the drama even higher.

'21st Century Grand Prince's Wife' is being produced by Kakao Entertainment and will air on MBC. It is scheduled to premiere in the second half of this year.

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