The MBC drama '21세기 대군부인', which concluded on the 16th, has been embroiled in severe public backlash regarding historical inaccuracies and potential distortions in its depiction of a 21st-century constitutional monarchy in Korea. On the 18th, lead actors IU and Byeon Woo-seok officially apologized via social media, acknowledging their responsibility for the project's shortcomings. The controversy was further amplified by renowned history instructor Choi Tae-seong, who criticized the production's skewed budget priorities, noting that while actors receive hundreds of millions of won in appearance fees, the investment into proper historical consultation remains negligible. - Lead actors IU and Byeon Woo-seok issued formal apologies on the 18th, expressing regret for the lack of responsibility and historical accuracy in the drama. - Prominent history educator Choi Tae-seong publicly criticized the production's poor historical vetting system, calling for systemic improvements and the establishment of dedicated history research institutes for media productions. | The MBC drama '21세기 대군부인', which concluded on the 16th, has been embroiled in severe public backlash regarding historical inaccuracies and potential distortions in its depiction of a 21st-century constitutional monarchy in Korea. On the 18th, lead actors IU and Byeon Woo-seok officially apologized via social media, acknowledging their responsibility for the project's shortcomings. The controversy was further amplified by renowned history instructor Choi Tae-seong, who criticized the production's skewed budget priorities, noting that while actors receive hundreds of millions of won in appearance fees, the investment into proper historical consultation remains negligible. - Lead actors IU and Byeon Woo-seok issued formal apologies on the 18th, expressing regret for the lack of responsibility and historical accuracy in the drama. - Prominent history educator Choi Tae-seong publicly criticized the production's poor historical vetting system, calling for systemic improvements and the establishment of dedicated history research institutes for media productions.