Following the conclusion of the MBC drama '21st Century Grand Princess' on the 16th, lead actress IU (Lee Ji-eun) issued a formal apology on her social media on the 18th. The drama faced intense criticism throughout its broadcast for severe historical inaccuracies, leading the actress to express deep personal shame and regret for failing to thoroughly vet the historical research of the script. IU acknowledged the importance of respecting and accurately representing Korea's traditional history and culture, promising to act with greater caution and responsibility in her future projects. - IU and co-star Byun Woo-seok both released official statements on the 18th apologizing for the historical distortion controversy surrounding '21st Century Grand Princess'. - IU expressed her regret via Instagram, stating she feels ashamed for not carefully reviewing the historical research during the production process. Q: Why is this trending? A: The public has been widely discussing the drama '21st Century Grand Princess' due to its historical inaccuracies, prompting both IU and Byun Woo-seok to issue public apologies to address the controversy. | Following the conclusion of the MBC drama '21st Century Grand Princess' on the 16th, lead actress IU (Lee Ji-eun) issued a formal apology on her social media on the 18th. The drama faced intense criticism throughout its broadcast for severe historical inaccuracies, leading the actress to express deep personal shame and regret for failing to thoroughly vet the historical research of the script. IU acknowledged the importance of respecting and accurately representing Korea's traditional history and culture, promising to act with greater caution and responsibility in her future projects. - IU and co-star Byun Woo-seok both released official statements on the 18th apologizing for the historical distortion controversy surrounding '21st Century Grand Princess'. - IU expressed her regret via Instagram, stating she feels ashamed for not carefully reviewing the historical research during the production process. Q: Why is this trending? A: The public has been widely discussing the drama '21st Century Grand Princess' due to its historical inaccuracies, prompting both IU and Byun Woo-seok to issue public apologies to address the controversy.