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IU, Byeon Woo-seok receive royal welcome at K-drama 'Perfect Crown' press event — in pictures

Published: 06 Apr. 2026, 14:28 Updated: 07 Apr. 2026, 02:03

DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ
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Actors IU and Byeon Woo-seok pose for photos during a press conference for the MBC series “Perfect Crown″ at the Josun Palace Hotel in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, on April 6. [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

The cast of the upcoming MBC series “Perfect Crown” held a press conference at the Josun Palace Hotel in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, on Monday to celebrate the show’s premiere scheduled for April 10.

Starring singer and actor IU and actor Byeon Woo-seok, the series is set in an alternate version of Korea under a constitutional monarchy. It follows Seong Hee-ju, a chaebol heiress frustrated by her commoner status, and Lee Wan, the king’s second son, whose position in the royal family limits his power.

Actors Noh Sang-hyun, Gong Seung-yeon, Yu Su-bin and Lee Yeon, as well as director Park Joon-hwa, joined IU and Byeon Woo-seok at the event, posing for photos and answering questions from the media.

The series premieres on April 10 and will also be available on Disney+.

The following images show the cast during the media event.

Singer and actor IU poses for photos during a press conference for the MBC series “Perfect Crown″ at the Josun Palace Hotel in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, on April 6. [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Actor Byeon Woo-seok poses for photos during a press conference for the MBC series “Perfect Crown″ at the Josun Palace Hotel in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, on April 6. [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

The cast of the MBC series “Perfect Crown” poses for photos during a press conference at the Josun Palace Hotel in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, on April 6. [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Actor Noh Sang-hyun poses for photos during a press conference for the MBC series “Perfect Crown″ at the Josun Palace Hotel in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, on April 6. [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Actor Gong Seung-yeon poses for photos during a press conference for the MBC series “Perfect Crown″ at the Josun Palace Hotel in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, on April 6. [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Actor Yu Su-bin poses for photos during a press conference for the MBC series “Perfect Crown″ at the Josun Palace Hotel in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, on April 6. [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Actor Lee Yeon poses for photos during a press conference for the MBC series “Perfect Crown″ at the Josun Palace Hotel in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, on April 6. [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]