MBC Deleting 'The 21st Century Grand Prince's Wife' Coronation Scene

MBC has removed the controversial coronation scene featuring Prince Ian (Byeon Woo-seok) from the 11th episode of The 21st Century Grand Prince's Wife. This decision applies to all re-broadcasts, Video on Demand (VOD), and domestic and international streaming platforms.

Key Facts

• The production team is deleting Prince Ian’s enthronement scene following an intense historical distortion controversy.
• After initially planning to only modify audio and subtitles, producers opted for a full deletion as public criticism intensified.
• The editing process affects the 11th episode across all digital and broadcast platforms.
• Due to the volume of hosting platforms, the removal process will take several days to complete globally.

Key Terms

• VOD: Video on Demand.
• OTT: Over-the-Top streaming services.
• Historical Distortion: Claims that fictional works inaccurately represent historical facts, traditions, or cultural protocols.

Key Quote

The production team of the MBC drama 'The 21st Century Grand Prince's Wife' has decided to delete the coronation scene that was at the center of a historical distortion controversy. — MBC Production Team

Next

• The deletion of the scene is expected to be finalized across all streaming and VOD services within several days.