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Byeon Woo Seok and IU are already one of the most highly anticipated K-drama pairings in recent memory, and now fans have even more reason to be excited. The two are set to star together in Wife of the 21st Century Prince, and recent behind-the-scenes photos from the set have caused a frenzy online — suggesting that the actors will appear in flashback scenes set during their high school years.
The buzz began when an extra from the set shared pictures showing the production crew filming at a high school. Soon after, rumors spread that Byeon Woo Seok and IU themselves — rather than younger actors or doubles — had suited up in uniforms to play their teenage counterparts. Both stars are in their early thirties, making the possibility of them revisiting youthful roles all the more charming and impressive to fans.
This wouldn’t be the first time either of them has worn a school uniform onscreen. Byeon Woo Seok famously spent much of Lovely Runner (2024) in uniform as Ryu Sunjae, flawlessly portraying a high schooler even at 32. IU, too, previously appeared as a student in When Life Gives You Tangerines alongside Park Bo Gum, winning praise for her ability to embody innocence and nostalgia with ease.
Seeing the two together in similar styling has fans imagining a mix of romantic tension, youthful warmth, and the kind of chemistry that transcends eras. The concept of Wife of the 21st Century Prince reportedly blends time travel and romance, meaning that their school scenes may serve as a flashback or alternate timeline within the story.
Though details about the drama’s plot remain tightly under wraps, Wife of the 21st Century Prince is reportedly targeting a premiere in the first half of 2026. With Byeon Woo Seok and IU at its center — and the growing excitement over their school-age looks — expectations are already sky-high for this unique pairing.