After surpassing an 11% viewership rating in just four episodes, Perfect Crown released a large collection of previously unseen photos of IU and Byeon Woo-seok.
Unreleased photos from IU and Byeon Woo-seok's proposal event are amplifying viewers' excitement.
MBC's Friday-Saturday drama Perfect Crown (written by Yoo Ji-won / directed by Park Joon-hwa, Bae Hee-young / planned by Kang Dae-seon / produced by MBC, Kakao Entertainment) released photos capturing the romantic proposal scene between Seong Hee-ju (IU) and Grand Prince Ian (Byeon Woo-seok), adding to the emotional impact of the event.
On the sixth episode, Seong Hee-ju and Grand Prince Ian drew attention by dancing together at a reception attended by the country's leading figures. Contrary to Yoon Yi-rang's (Gong Seung-yeon) prediction that Grand Prince Ian's actions were simply meant as a farewell gift to Seong Hee-ju, Grand Prince Ian surprised everyone by proposing to Seong Hee-ju in front of the assembled guests.
Especially because the ring Grand Prince Ian used to propose to Seong Hee-ju belonged to his mother, Queen Uihyeon (Kim So Hyun), public reaction has grown even more intense. Riding the momentum, Seong Hee-ju and Grand Prince Ian, who even received King Lee Yoon's (Kim Eun ho) permission, are raising expectations about what their married life will be like.
Among the released photos are the two's beautiful visuals that looked like a scene from a fairy tale, capturing Seong Hee-ju and Grand Prince Ian and drawing attention. Their gentle smiles, as they are surrounded by people and receive applause, multiply viewers' delight. In particular, Seong Hee-ju's surprised expression at Grand Prince Ian's surprise proposal event and Grand Prince Ian's loving gaze at her further amplify the lingering emotion.
Seong Hee-ju, who had to be first to receive attention, and Grand Prince Ian, who had to give up being first to avoid being hated. IU and Byeon Woo-seok portray Seong Hee-ju and Grand Prince Ian, who faced the same situation but made different choices, meeting in a contract marriage and coming to share genuine feelings, earning viewers' sympathy. Expectations are building for the thrilling future of the engaged couple Seong Hee-ju and Grand Prince Ian they will portray.
Meanwhile, Perfect Crown ranked first in TV-OTT drama buzz for the fourth week of April 2026, according to FUNdex released by Good Data Corporation, holding the top spot for three consecutive weeks since its premiere. It took first place in all categories that make up buzz—news, VON, SNS, and video—and IU and Byeon Woo-seok also swept first and second place, respectively, in drama cast buzz for four consecutive weeks. (As of Apr. 28, 2026) In search reactions, it has also maintained first place in the TV-OTT drama TOP20 for two consecutive weeks.
According to FlixPatrol, it held the No. 5 spot globally in the Disney+ top 10 TV shows category and No. 1 among non-English shows. It stayed at No. 1 in South Korea, as well as Japan and Taiwan, since its first release, and ranked No. 1 in 16 countries and regions including Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Peru and Venezuela. It ranked No. 2 in Italy, Mexico and Chile; No. 3 in Australia, New Zealand and Paraguay; No. 4 in Canada and the United States; No. 5 in Switzerland and Belgium; and No. 6 in the United Kingdom, entering the top 10 in a total of 39 countries and regions, extending the Perfect Crown craze across North America, Latin America and Europe. (As of Apr. 27, 2026)
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