I loved the first two episodes of Perfect Crown but a lot of that was just lowered expectations and giving the drama the benefit of the doubt during the set up phase. But since then each episode has just lessened my interest and excitement with now midway through airing episode 6 last week left me rather cold. The ratings have … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
The first event K-drama of 2026 is here as Perfect Crown (21st Century Prince’s Wife) drops today Friday April 10th. Starring IU as a plucky chaebol heiress plotting to marry Byun Woo Seok as the Prince of fictional modern day Joseon dynasty, the drama does fairytale old school style with modern day money and visuals onscreen. The long preview (below) … Continue reading →
We’re now two weeks away from the preview of MBC K-drama Perfect Crown on April 10th and it doesn’t feel like there is as much buzz as this drama should be getting with big name leads and a huge budget and promo push. But even if opening episode ratings aren’t a hit out of the gate if the drama is … Continue reading →
So this is what imma talking about! The newest released preview for K-drama Perfect Crown finally gets my full attention as it feels like the pieces are laid in place. The Disney+ K-drama starring IU and Byun Woo Seok is one month away from premiere but you know how fast times flies but something this big budgeted does need the … Continue reading →
One of the most high profile K-drama releases of 2026 has it’s airing date, circle next month April 10th on your calendar for the arrival of Perfect Crown on MBC. The IU and Byun Woo Seok romance drama with the fictional modern day Joseon prince and his chaebol arranged marriage wife comes with loads of expectations thanks to the big … Continue reading →
We should have gotten these first lol. What’s a good romance drama promo without starting with the romance aspect of it, namely stills of the leads in one frame. The two newly released drama stills from Perfect Crown finally show something happening with leads IU and Byun Woo Seok. His character has been quite two-dimensional for me in the promos … Continue reading →
I have a confession, I’ve never finished watching Lovely Runner lol. I liked the first two episodes, but life got busy and I put it aside and never got back to it even after it became a breakout hit. That means I still don’t personally understand the meteoric rise of Byun Woo Seok but it’s a double edged sword for … Continue reading →
K-star IU has proven her chops from idol singer to award winning actress over her fifteen years in the industry so she’s fine to take on fluffier dramas to change up her works. But her male lead in upcoming MBC tentpole 2026 K-drama Perfect Crown (21st Century Prince’s Wife) is Byun Woo Seok who had one of the biggest breakouts … Continue reading →
So it’s 2026 K-drama preview time and in addition to the first look at Remarried Empress there are also the first ever drama stills out from MBC modern romance Perfect Crown (Korean title 21st Century Prince’s Wife). Starring IU and Byun Woo Seok, this is one of the three biggest on deck K-dramas for next year in 2026 with the … Continue reading →
Every since Byun Woo Seok was cast in the big budget and high profile Netflix K-drama adaption of Korean webtoon Solo Leveling, the attention went to who would be his female lead. While the webtoon story isn’t focused on a romance and with the title of solo leveling the male lead is basically on a solo quest there are still … Continue reading →
Well it’s a two-for-two for last year’s K-ent breakout star Byun Woo Seok in terms of his next projects after K-drama Lovely Runner. He’s going to be the male lead opposite IU in the romance fantasy monarchy K-drama Wife of a 21st Century Prince. That’s filming/filmed as we speak and now he’s signed on for his next project after that … Continue reading →
So this is both a surprise and not a surprise, I think anyone of the five nominees in both the television side best actor and best actress categories could win but the winners were not who I thought would win. Joo Ji Hoon won Best Actor for Trauma Code: Heroes on Call while Kim Tae Ri became a two-time television … Continue reading →
