"대군부인" IU and Byeon Woo-seok's contract marriage was exposed, and the show set its highest-ever ratings.
On the 2nd (Sat) the MBC 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) episode 8 recorded ratings of 11.6% in the Seoul metropolitan area, 11.2% nationwide, and 5% in the 20-54 demographic. It marked the show's highest-ever rating in the metropolitan area, and the metropolitan, nationwide and 20-54 ratings all ranked first in their time slot, with the 20-54 rating ranking first among all Saturday programs.
The peak minute rating reached 14.6% for the scene in which Lord Ian (played by Byeon Woo-seok) shielded Seong Hee-joo (played by IU) from a barrage of camera flashes from reporters. (Nielsen Korea)
During the episode, a sudden incident occurred when bride Seong Hee-joo collapsed during Lord Ian's wedding ceremony. Seong Hee-joo collapsed due to drug poisoning, and Prime Minister Min Jeong-woo (played by Noh Sang Hyun) allowed a public investigation into the royal family.
Fortunately, Seong Hee-joo regained consciousness, and when Lord Ian rushed over as soon as he heard the news that she had awakened, he hugged her and wept tears of relief. As the investigation proceeded, the possibility emerged that the perpetrator had targeted Lord Ian rather than Seong Hee-joo. Unable to trust anyone in the palace or residence, Lord Ian followed Min Jeong-woo's advice and built his own fortress where he could protect Seong Hee-joo.
With the poisoning incident resolved for the time being, Seong Hee-joo and Lord Ian's honeyed newlywed life also began. Lying together in the same bed for the first time since becoming a married couple, the two held each other tightly and shared an affectionate kiss. The warmth was short-lived, however, as breaking news reported the leak of Lord Ian and his wife's marriage contract, causing a stir.
Reporters and students who rushed into the event venue directed sharp questions and a barrage of camera flashes at Seong Hee-joo, who knew nothing. Lord Ian, shielding the defenseless Seong Hee-joo, soon took her hand and led her out of the venue.
The exposure of their contract marriage raises questions about the future of the two.
[Photo] Perfect Crown video capture
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