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k-drama5/21/2026
[MBC] Backlash Mounts Over '21st Century Grand Princess' Marathon
MBC has faced significant public criticism for choosing to air a marathon of its recently concluded Friday-Saturday drama, '21st Century Grand Princess,' despite ongoing controversies regarding historical inaccuracies and distortion. According to the MBC ON schedule, the entire 12-episode series is set to be broadcast consecutively on May 24, starting from 10:30 AM. While viewers have demanded an official explanation and apology, the network has remained silent, opting to proceed with the full-day marathon broadcast instead.
- MBC has scheduled a full-series marathon of '21st Century Grand Princess' for May 24 on its subsidiary channel, MBC ON, despite intense public outcry over historical distortion.
- The network has faced accusations of a 'tug-of-war' with viewers, as it has yet to address the controversy or issue a formal apology regarding the show's historical accuracy.
Q: Why is this trending?
A: MBC is under fire for opting to air a comprehensive marathon of '21st Century Grand Princess' instead of addressing mounting public concerns regarding the historical inaccuracies found in the drama.


