IU and Byeon Woo Seok are already building buzz for their upcoming drama Perfect Crown.
The upcoming MBC Friday-Saturday series takes place in a modern-day constitutional monarchy version of South Korea and follows a romance that challenges rigid social hierarchies.
IU stars as Sung Hee Joo, the CEO of Castle Beauty. She has the looks, talent and wealth to match, but continues to face social barriers because of her background as the daughter of a concubine. Byeon Woo Seok plays Prince Yian, the royal family’s second son. Despite his striking appearance and the public’s admiration, he lives quietly in the shadow of the monarchy, expected neither to shine nor draw attention.
The story takes a dramatic turn when Sung Hee Joo and Prince Yian suddenly announce their marriage, sending shockwaves through the nation.
Newly released images tease key moments in the couple’s relationship, spanning their past, present and future. One particularly intriguing set of photos captures the two during their days as students at a prestigious royal academy, hinting at a shared history long before their unexpected marriage.
Other images show them meeting as powerful figures representing the business world and the royal family, gradually growing closer after becoming newlyweds.
With their vastly different social standings—a powerful chaebol heiress born outside the aristocracy and a royal prince—viewers are already curious about what circumstances ultimately bring the two together.
Perfect Crown premieres April 10th at 9:40 PM KST on MBC.
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