Byun Woo-seok's purple crown cake gift to IU belatedly gains attention

Actor Byun Woo-seok's gift of a purple crown cake to singer and actress IU has recently become a hot topic online. This cake was reportedly delivered on May 16th, which was both IU's birthday and the broadcast date of the final episode of the MBC drama '21st Century Grand Duchess', in which they both starred. The fact was belatedly revealed when the cake production company initially tagged Byun Woo-seok's social media account in their post.

The custom-made cake features a purple color, which IU is known to favor, and is designed in the shape of a crown. This design naturally connects to the drama '21st Century Grand Duchess', a romance set in a constitutional monarchy, adding more significance to the gift. While the cake shop's initial post included Byun Woo-seok's account as the orderer, this tag has since been removed.

Bloggers have expressed admiration for Byun Woo-seok's thoughtful gesture and the warm friendship between the two stars. Fans are particularly touched by the purple crown design, which caters to IU's preferences, and the timing of the gift coinciding with the drama's finale, highlighting it as an example of a heartwarming relationship between colleagues.