MBC ‘21st-Century Grand Prince Consort’
Actor Yoon Byung-hee made a special appearance on ‘21st-Century Grand Prince Consort’, injecting vitality into the series.
The MBC Friday-Saturday drama ‘21st-Century Grand Prince Consort’ is a romance set in a Republic of Korea under a constitutional monarchy, telling the story of Seong Hee-joo (played by IU), a woman who has everything as a chaebol but feels stifled because her status is that of a commoner, and Grand Prince Ian (played by Byun Woo-seok), a man who is the king's son yet can possess nothing. Yoon Byung-hee made a special appearance as the PR team leader of Castle Beauty, drawing attention from the early episodes with an impressive performance.
In episode 1, Yoon Byung-hee appears watching IU's mood, displeased over poor product sales. When Hee-joo barked an order to run a viral article push about being invited to the royal birthday banquet, he took notes with his hands trembling. He then rallied the team by shouting, “Everything related to the CEO has to sell out, no matter what.” That momentum didn't last long, though: after submitting a PR plan and being sharply criticized by Hee-joo as predictable, the sight of the PR team leader freezing up and shrinking back sparked ‘laugh-cry’ empathy.
Meanwhile, episode 2 showed Yoon Byung-hee receiving an unexpected call from IU. He was given a discreet request to learn everything about Grand Prince Ian in order for her to marry him. The PR team leader mobilized all his contacts to swiftly gather Ian's usual whereabouts, flawlessly carrying out his assignment. Handing a USB with the information to Hee-joo's secretary Do Hye-jung (Lee Yeon), he asked, “Did I just get into the CEO's inner circle?” When he heard a yes, he couldn't hide his overwhelming excitement, delivering a subtle laugh.
In this way, Yoon Byung-hee convincingly captured the relatable office-worker moment of doing one's utmost under a boss's intense pressure, winning over home viewers. With his signature true-to-life acting adding dimension to the character, anticipation is peaking over how he will continue to serve as IU's ally.
Meanwhile, the MBC Friday-Saturday drama ‘21st-Century Grand Prince Consort’ airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:40 p.m.
