The MBC drama '21세기 대군부인', starring IU and Byeon Woo-seok, is currently facing intense public backlash due to severe historical distortion claims, specifically regarding the depiction of the coronation ceremony in its 11th episode. Despite apologies from the lead actors, director Park Joon-hwa, and writer Lee Ji-won, the controversy has escalated into a dispute over government funding. While the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) initially selected the project for 2025 support, the Broadcast Media and Communications Commission (BMCC) clarified that while it provided funding for international investment promotion, it did not provide direct production costs and currently does not intend to reclaim these funds. The fallout has reached variety programs, notably resulting in the editing out of actress Gong Seung-yeon's comments about the drama on tvN’s 'You Quiz on the Block'. | The MBC drama '21세기 대군부인', starring IU and Byeon Woo-seok, is currently facing intense public backlash due to severe historical distortion claims, specifically regarding the depiction of the coronation ceremony in its 11th episode. Despite apologies from the lead actors, director Park Joon-hwa, and writer Lee Ji-won, the controversy has escalated into a dispute over government funding. While the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) initially selected the project for 2025 support, the Broadcast Media and Communications Commission (BMCC) clarified that while it provided funding for international investment promotion, it did not provide direct production costs and currently does not intend to reclaim these funds. The fallout has reached variety programs, notably resulting in the editing out of actress Gong Seung-yeon's comments about the drama on tvN’s 'You Quiz on the Block'.