K-drama Perfect Crown with IU and Byun Woo Seok Debuts to 7.8% Ratings Going Up to 9.5% in Second Episode with Solid First Impression Reviews
It’s a relief for MBC with the first two episodes ofPerfect Crown airing this weekend to a positive start. The first episode got 7.8% ratings but a good trajectory with the second episode going up to 9.5%.IU is getting praise for her visuals and comedic acting while Byun Woo Seok is not getting dragged for complaints on stiff acting with the consensus that his height and looks along with not sucking is good enough haha. Gong Seung Yeon is getting the most praise for her Dowager Empress/Sister-in-law character and her royal machinations. The first impression is that the first episode is okay but things really take off in the second episode and the drama is delivering on the classic fairytale K-drama sweeping romance set up and luxurious aura vibes. I’ve seen both episodes and absolutely love it, everything is working for me from characters to interactions to backdrop and execution.
To be honest, I didn’t much care for it. I will watch the next two episodes, but the first two episodes didn’t give me much reason to like the characters. I like IU, but the character here was a bit too much. Every word, every gaze and smile was done for show. So I don’t know if that is her real character or a front.
For him it’s the opposite. I have no idea what kind of person he is, other than looking pretty. Let’s see how the next episodes are.
Talking of kdrama, what happened to the Korean version of Koori No Sekai with Park Min Young and Hwi HaJoon (I don’t know if I spell his name correctly ? I have heard nothing about it since it was announced that it would be airing
Do you mean The Siren? I think it just ended. It’s on Prime Video (Amazon).
Ok I didn’t know it had already aired. How was it ?
The drama is a visual feast. Kudos to the art team; everything from the setting, staging, landscaping, lighting, and fashion is top notch and brings out the best of Korean heritage with a modern touch. IU is a hoot and gives a delightful performance, and as a BWS fan I really wish he could add more depth and variety to his portrayal of Prince Ian. As Sanjae in Lovely Runner he gave such an endearing and charming performance with much more range, that he made me a fan. But here I am still waiting for that magic sparkle. The script is what lets me down frankly. As the winner out of 1000 contestants I expected it to be much more witty and sharp. Right now it is a fun watch but somehow predictable, tropey, and a bit shallow?
He really can’t act. Yes, he is pretty but that is where everything ends. Not to mention that his face is damn frozen from procedures.
I am not sure I can watch this till the end. The pretty just isn’t enough for me.
He’s not even that pretty, at least to me. The only thing going for him is his height.
Thanks for this update. I rushed to watch ep1 after reading the blog. I’m enjoying it so far. This is fun for Sunday afternoon before getting ready for work again tomorrow.
IU continues to hone her acting skills. She has matured so much since her salad days. Her comedic timing is effortless and made me smile. IU nailed that major business bitch swag. lol. Not her fan, but I’m impressed by her growth. I can watch this drama just to root for her.
BWS is fine for me so far. They want to sell his visuals. So, he had shower scene and close-up shots from every angle. It’s not working on me. lol. I hope to see his explosive moments cuz I haven’t seen any from his dramas. He exuded charm while having strong chemistry with the FL in LR. So, I expect him to have good chemistry with IU too.
Nice to see Kdrama back to classical elements that attracted international viewers long ago. Although I’m a thriller/action junkie, Hollywood style tropes in the recent Kdrama may be overdone.
It’s meh. Maybe it’s the current state of the world, but I don’t much care for the lives of rich people. IU’s character is failing to draw sympathy from me fast enough. So what if she’s a bastard child? Boohoo! Help me care faster because I can’t relate to someone who has wealth and power like her character! A liiiittle more depth about her backstory in the first two eps would’ve been helpful. Also, I can’t tell if she’s overacting or if it’s her character? I thought I liked her as an actress? At least I kind of care for the prince. I think it’s because of the side stories around him, like the young nephew (GUH!), his questionable sis in law, and the mysterious (?) death of his brother. He definitely has a fuller backstory by the end of the first two episodes. He’s not stiff in his acting, there’s just not much to do. He is very freaking pretty though! Bleh. K-dramas are so disappointing these days. I also feel like this drama could be shot better and look prettier. Where are the “Queen of Tears” cameras and angles!?! And a worthy OST?!! Yeah, it’s sounding like this drama is a pass and only check in occasionally to fast forward. Sigh!
mixed review? better wait till it finished airing. not a fan of these actors so imma banking on a good script.
Iu looks like she’s having a lot of fun with her character, so far. I’m enjoying it, a lot, just wish I’d waited for more episodes to be available. Not one of these who watches each episode as they come out. Will wait a while now, until they build up.
His acting is fine, too, so far but hasn’t had to do a lot, yet.
I’m gonna wait it out too…. so I can fast forward 😅
I’m on EP1. Gong Seung-yeon is moving every muscle in her face then there’s Byeon Wooseok daydreaming. LOL. I hope to see an improvement in the upcoming episodes; if not, I’ll reinforce my view that he’s just an inconsistent actor.
Yes!
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Imagine if it was a woman doing the same acting. Both South Korean and foreign communities would have pounced on her. No matter how much they try to deny it, there is a problem with misogyny in their spaces which are mostly used by women. It’s sad.
Is it so weird how some people always saying “imagine if some woman” literally in every single topic about man.
First of all, BWS is getting criticism for his acting, it’s not like people ignoring it.
Second of all, as big hater of PSH’s acting since The Heirs, it has nothing to do with gender at all.
She was terrible actress playing main lead roles in popular drama yet netizens didn’t pounce on her (not like I wished it either).
You really can criticise someone’s acting skills just for what it is.
I don’t love it tbh but I still will continue to see if it does it for me in the next 2 episodes.