Can IU and Byeon Woo-seok's Perfect Crown, whose developments were disappointing, reach a satisfying conclusion?
MBC's Friday-Saturday drama Perfect Crown (written by Yoo Ji-won / directed by Park Jun-hwa, Bae Hee-young / planned by Kang Dae-seon / produced by MBC, Kakao Entertainment) revealed unmissable viewing points ahead of the final chapter of the fate-forging, class-breaking romance between Seong Hee-ju (played by IU) and Grand Prince Ian (played by Byeon Woo-seok).
Point 1. Seong Hee-ju♥Grand Prince Ian, the power of "daegun-ppyoo" love unleashed! What will be the romance's ending amid the whirlwinds of fate?
First, attention is focused on the future of Seong Hee-ju and Grand Prince Ian, whose mutual romance reached its peak. Seong Hee-ju and Grand Prince Ian overcame numerous accidents and crises and proudly announced to the entire nation that they had become a married couple. Although their relationship began as a contract marriage, in the process of overcoming crises together the two came to truly love and care for each other and actively support each other's paths.
However, tension rises as Grand Prince Ian immediately becomes embroiled in an accident after deciding to bear the weight of the crown. All eyes are on whether Seong Hee-ju and Grand Prince Ian can protect each other and enjoy a sweet newlywed life amid repeated tragedies, and what kind of ending their romance will meet in the whirlwinds of fate.
Point 2. Prime Minister Min Jeong-woo X queen dowager Yoon Yi-rang, what will be the fate of the power holders?
The demise of the key political and royal forces vying for power is also a point of interest. Prime Minister Min Jeong-woo (played by Noh Sang Hyun) learned that Seong Hee-ju, whom he had harbored feelings for, came to truly love Grand Prince Ian rather than being in a contract marriage with him, and now stands opposite his close friend Grand Prince Ian, baring his claws to win Seong Hee-ju.
On the other hand, Yoon Yi-rang (played by Gong Seung-yeon), who lived swayed by her father's will blinded by power, is trying to right the wrongs she committed so that her son Lee Yoon (played by Kim Eun ho) will not suffer the same pain. Although Min Jeong-woo and Yoon Yi-rang joined hands to preserve their respective positions, they now look in different directions, raising curiosity about what ending they will face.
Point 3. the birth of new lovers — restoration of family relationships, the positive functions of a contract marriage kick in!
Finally, attention turns to the relationships of surrounding characters changing as a result of the "daegun-ppyoo" contract marriage. Choi Hyun (played by Yu Su-bin) and Do Hye-jung (played by Lee Yeon), who are closest to Seong Hee-ju and Grand Prince Ian, are gradually developing feelings for each other, raising expectations for the birth of a couple with a different chemistry from "daegun-ppyoo."
Also, the frosty relations between Seong Hee-ju and her family, which felt like walking on thin ice every time they met, are gradually recovering after the contract marriage. Above all, as Seong Hee-ju suffers from all kinds of threats, her father Seong Hyun-guk (played by Cho Seung-yeon), older brother Seong Tae-ju (played by Lee Jae Won), and sister-in-law Han Da-young (played by Chae Seo-an) sincerely worry about and take care of her, making it uncertain whether a happy ending will come for Seong Hee-ju and her family.
With only two episodes left, MBC's Friday-Saturday drama Perfect Crown will air episode 11 on Fri., the 15th, at 9:50 p.m., and the finale on Sat., the 16th, at 9:40 p.m.
Meanwhile, Perfect Crown drew attention with a 7.8% rating on its premiere (according to Nielsen Korea), reached double digits at 11.1% by episode 4, and sparked expectations that a blockbuster might emerge in today's drama world where passing 10% is considered a hit. However, due to unconvincing storylines and developments, it lingered around 10–11% for more than two weeks without further rise. Then it surpassed 13% for the first time in episode 10, providing a foothold for a rebound.
The highest ratings ever for MBC's Friday-Saturday dramas are Knight Flower at 18.4% and The Red Sleeve at 17.4%, and interest is growing over whether Perfect Crown can surpass those two works and break through the 20% barrier.
[photo] MBC's Perfect Crown
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