While 'Perfect Crown' is posting soaring results, behind-the-scenes unreleased cuts from IU and Byeon Woo-seok's wedding day were released.
The MBC Fri-Sat 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), which airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 p.m., has swept the top ranks in buzz metrics, global OTT rankings and viewership ratings, and with syndrome-level popularity has captivated the world and established itself as an unchallenged powerhouse.
First, in the FUNdex released by Good Data Corporation, a specialized analysis agency for K-content competitiveness, Perfect Crown held the top spot for four consecutive weeks in the 2026 April fifth week TV-OTT drama buzz rankings, ranking first in the news, VON and video sections, which make up buzz. IU (playing Seong Hee-ju) and Byeon Woo-seok (playing Prince Lee An) also held first and second place, respectively, in TV-OTT drama performer buzz for five consecutive weeks. (As of May 5, 2025)
Also, the ratings for episode 8, which aired last Saturday (the 2nd), recorded 11.6% in the Seoul metropolitan area, 11.2% nationwide and 5% in the 20-54 demographic, setting a personal best for the Seoul metropolitan area and ranking first in its time slot in metropolitan, nationwide and 20-54 ratings. Among them, the 20-54 rating rose to first place among Saturday programs overall, winning the tastes of all generations. (Nielsen Korea)
It is also gaining popularity globally with a clear presence. According to global OTT ranking aggregator FlixPatrol, Perfect Crown entered Disney+'s top 10 TV shows immediately after its first broadcast, ranking fourth globally and first among non-English shows, steadily holding top positions. It ranked first in a total of 16 countries and regions, including Korea, Japan, Taiwan and Brazil, and appeared in the top 10 in 47 countries and regions across North America, Europe and Asia, including the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada. (As of May 4, 2026)
Thus, Perfect Crown vividly portrays the story of Seong Hee-ju and Prince Lee An, which begins with a contractual marriage, and with the actors who portray the characters charmingly adding romantic chemistry, it is sweeping the world with syndrome-level popularity. In particular, in episodes 7 and 8, Seong Hee-ju and Prince Lee An, despite consecutive setbacks, showed deepened feelings as they worried only about each other's safety, showing a sincerity and affection stronger than the contract and heightening viewer immersion.
Meanwhile, film camera photos of IU and Byeon Woo-seok, who are mesmerizing not only Korea but the world with 'Daegunppyu,' also draw attention. The photos taken personally by IU and Byeon Woo-seok capture the vivid atmosphere of the set and suggest the secret of the two's chemistry. Expectations are gathering for the next installment of Perfect Crown, which is being created by the perfect rapport between the two actors.
Meanwhile, Perfect Crown was produced as a total of 12 episodes, and four episodes remain until the finale.
As the love between Prince Lee An and Seong Hee-ju deepened, in the latter part of episode 8 their secret contractual marriage was exposed to the world and a scene was released in which the husband, Prince Lee An, shields his wife Seong Hee-ju from a barrage of camera flashes from reporters. Reporters and students who rushed into the venue fired sharp questions and camera flashes at Seong Hee-ju, who knew nothing, and Prince Lee An, who wrapped his arms around the defenseless Seong Hee-ju, soon took her hand and led her out.
The storm clouds that came at their happiest moment raise curiosity about what aftershocks they will bring to Prince Lee An and Seong Hee-ju. <
[Photo] MBC 'Perfect Crown'
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