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Who is IU?

From a little-known solo singer to one of Korea's most celebrated entertainers, IU has built a career spanning chart-topping music, acclaimed acting and award-winning songwriting.

2026.7.17

Petition calling for suspending MBC series 'Perfect Crown' gains 50,000 signatures

An online petition calling for the suspension of MBC's controversial romance series "Perfect Crown" has surpassed 50,000 signatures, the legal threshold for the National Assembly to review the petition.

2026.5.26

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A scene from the sixth episode of the MBC drama 'Perfect Crown', where characters Seong Hui-ju and Grand Prince Lee An attend a waltz during the second act of a royal banquet, an exclusive gathering of high-ranking political and business elites. [MBC]

MBC pulls scene, closes pop-up early as 'Perfect Crown' history row grows

MBC, the coproducer and domestic broadcaster of "Perfect Crown," said Friday it will delete a disputed scene from the drama and close its pop-up store ahead of schedule following accusations of historical distortion.

2026.5.23

A still from the MBC drama ″Perfect Crown″ starring Byeon Woo-seok, right, and IU [MBC]

'Perfect Crown' director says historical faults were failure of imagination, not intent

The widely derided coronation scene that ended the penultimate episode of MBC’s “Perfect Crown” was a failure of imagination, not of intent, the show’s director said in a tearful apology.

2026.5.20

I-an is seen wearing a square crown with nine tassels on the front and back during his coronation ceremony in the MBC series 'Perfect Crown.' [JOONGANG ILBO]

What went wrong with 'Perfect Crown'?

The coronation scene in MBC's 'Perfect Crown' sparked backlash over historic inaccuracies, prompting apologies from the cast and production team. Critics emphasized the need for accurate historical representation in Korean dramas.

2026.5.19

Singer-actor IU, left, listens as her 'Perfect Crown' costar, actor Byeon Woo-seok, speaks during a press conference in southern Seoul on April 6. [NEWS1]

Actors IU, Byeon Woo-seok publicly apologize for historical inaccuracies in 'Perfect Crown'

The two lead actors of “Perfect Crown” publicly apologized on Monday over allegations that the K-drama contained historical inaccuracies, including a faulty portrayal of royal traditions.

2026.5.18

Actor Byeon Woo-seok as Prince I-an in the romantic comedy series ″Perfect Crown″ [MBC]

'Perfect Crown' crew apologizes for historical inaccuracy that 'undermines Korea's sovereign status'

The production team behind the MBC television drama “Perfect Crown” apologized on Saturday over accusations that the series did not accurately depict a royal coronation ceremony.

2026.5.17

IU as conglomerate heir Seong Hee-ju and Byeon Woo-seok as Grand Prince I-an in romantic comedy series ″Perfect Crown″ [MBC]

‘21세기 대군부인’이 스타일링하는 현대적 왕실 패션

As exotic as a fictional monarchy in 2026 may seem, MBC’s “Crown Prince” creates another spectacle with what its characters wear.

2026.5.8

IU as conglomerate heir Seong Hee-ju and Byeon Woo-seok as Prince I-an in the romantic comedy series ″Perfect Crown″ [MBC]

Here's how 'Perfect Crown' styles the modern royal look

As exotic as a fictional monarchy in 2026 may seem, MBC’s “Crown Prince” creates another spectacle with what its characters wear. Their extravagant wardrobes, deliberately fused with traditional elements, become a visual draw in their own right.

2026.5.1

Actors Byeon Woo-seok, left, and IU pose for photos during a press conference for MBC's romance series ″Perfect Crown″ in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, on April 6. [YONHAP]

IU, Byeon Woo-seok to star in Korea's royal makeover with 'Perfect Crown'

MBC's upcoming drama "Perfect Crown" envisions an alternate Korea that still has a monarchy, with the chemistry between long-time collaborators IU and Byeon Woo-seok the driving force of a show that touts Korean traditions with universal emotions.

2026.4.6