IU, Byeon Woo-seok-led ‘Perfect Crown’ to premiere on April 10

The much-anticipated team-up of IU and Byeon Woo-seok is coming soon, as their romantic comedy series “Perfect Crown” is set to premiere on April 10. 

Disney+ Korea announced in a press statement the premiere date of the upcoming K-drama, which will showcase the actors’ chemistry on the small screen for the first time.

“Perfect Crown” tells the story of Prince Yi Ahn (Woo-seok), the King’s second son, who gets entangled in a power struggle with members of the royal family. Out of pressure to get married, he enters into a union of convenience with Sung Hee-joo (IU), the second daughter and heir to a Korean conglomerate.

Their marriage is prompted by their respective inner struggles, until “emotions begin to flare” between them.

IU and Woo-seok were confirmed as the lead stars back in December 2024. The romantic comedy was included in the lineup of K-dramas set to premiere on the streaming giant two years later.

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The upcoming series is helmed by Park Joon-hwa, best known for directing hit K-dramas such as “Alchemy of Souls,” “What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim” and “Touch Your Heart.”

According to a Korea Times report, “Perfect Crown” is also one of the much-anticipated flagship K-dramas of production company Kakao Entertainment, along with “Still Shining” and “Boyfriend on Demand.”

Born Lee Ji-eun, IU established herself as a successful singer-songwriter and actress in South Korea. Some of her notable dramas include “Scarlet Heart: Ryeo,” “When Life Gives You Tangerines” and “Hotel del Luna.” 

She is also known for her hit songs “Love wins all,” “Good Day,” “eight,” “You and I” and “Twenty-three,” among many others.

Byeon began his entertainment career as a model in 2010, then ventured into acting six years later. He gained widespread popularity after starring as Ryu Sun-jae in the hit K-drama “Lovely Runner.” /ra