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I just finished my first rewatch of PC yet the emptiness still lingers. I don’t think I’ll be able to leave this place anytime soon. Now I’m heading into the webnovel, even though I’m not a book lover and reading is the last thing I’d normally choose to do. But for them, I’ll do it.

Perfect Crown is genuinely an exceptional drama. The fact that it pulled so many people out of their drama slump — especially romcom lovers like myself — speaks volumes. After such a long drought, we finally received a romcom that reminded us of why we fell in love with the genre in the first place. This drama deserved far better, especially considering how much IU, Byeon Wooseok, and the rest of the cast poured their hearts into bringing it to life.

What remains unforgettable is how poorly MBC handled this drama, prioritizing profit while leaving the actors to shoulder the consequences. Gukminis helped the drama succeed, but the very people who built it with their dedication were left to face the backlash alone. I sincerely hope IU and Byeon Wooseok never have to work with MBC again.

And now, as if the controversy wasn’t enough, MBC has gone as far as deleting Prince Ian’s ascension scene over something as minor as a few beads. Before anyone misunderstands, this is not about disrespecting Korean history — it’s simply acknowledging that Perfect Crown is a work of fiction. The reaction and handling have been far from proportional.

This drama deserved better, and so did its actors.

I was only fortunate enough to purchase it because my cousin’s trip to SK happened to coincide with the opening of the pop-up store. I don’t think it’s available online, but you might want to try looking for group orders on X, i’ve seen gukminis order there.

Hey, it’s been a while! apologies for the late reply. I’ve been trying to stay away from the forum for a bit; all the controversy surrounding Perfect Crown honestly stressed me out, so I’ve been distracting myself and I’m done with my first rewatch.

I keep seeing Wonderfools on my feed, and I might check it out once I finally manage to move on from Perfect Crown. Right now, I can’t even bring myself to pick up cdramas. I started Sold Out on You, We Are All Trying Here, and Filling for Love, but maybe it’s just the post-PC emptiness speaking, because none of them hit the way Perfect Crown did. I’m honestly struggling to stay invested.

I’m planning to read the translated webnovel next, even though I’m not much of a book person. The bookworm in me feels forcibly awakened, but since we didn’t get any special episodes and I miss them so much, I don’t really have a choice.

I’ll probably see you around again when Mo Li airs! I’m also waiting for it because of the Chenglei. I haven’t heard any updates about the release either, but I’m hoping it drops soon so I can find my way back to cdramas.

Perfect Crown pop-up merch honestly looks so beautiful and thoughtfully designed that it’s dangerously tempting 😭 I was also eyeing the Castles baseball shirt at first, but I realized I rarely wear that style of clothing, so I ended up holding myself back. In the end, I ordered the castle keyring, the hand fan, and Grand Prince Ian’s hopae instead—and honestly, those feel so much more sentimental and collectible.

This drama really has me unbelievably attached. I haven’t been this emotionally invested in a K-drama in such a long time, and now even the merchandise feels impossible to resist because everything reminds me of the story, the characters, and all the emotions tied to it.

So beautiful… I truly wish I could be there to experience it in person.

It’s hard to believe it’s already been almost a week since Perfect Crown ended. I stepped away from this forum for just a few days, and it already feels like so much has happened in the meantime.

I already miss IU and Byeon Wooseok so much, and with the weekend approaching again, it feels strangely empty knowing there’s no new episode left to anticipate and watch. That realization honestly feels more devastating than I expected.

I truly don’t think I’m ready to let go of this drama yet. It left such a strong emotional impact that moving on from it feels far more difficult than I imagined.

I just got back to visiting here and this happened

I share the exact same sentiments. There are moments when I almost forget that IU is in a relationship, and it’s hard not to entertain the “what if” thoughts, especially since her pairing with Byeon Wooseok feels so distinct from her previous male leads. There is something undeniably magnetic about the two of them whenever they share a scene.

You’re right, their chemistry is one of the key reasons so many viewers were drawn to this drama in the first place. It may be wishful thinking, but it would be wonderful if we could see them collaborate again in the future, even though that is quite rare in kdramas.

By the way, how have you been? Are you watching anything new lately? I find myself completely stuck rewatching edits, BTS clips, and interviews just to cope with the emptiness. I haven’t been able to pick up any currently airing dramas at all

IU and Byeon Wooseok really did deserve better treatment in situations like this. No wonder they were so quiet on instagram during the final airing week of Perfect Crown, it seems the issue had escalated more than what was initially visible to the public.

It’s also frustrating how the PR system of korea sometimes works in these cases, where actors end up issuing apologies for issues that are clearly production-related. While it may be intended to calm public backlash quickly, it can unfortunately create more confusion for people who don’t have the full context, and even unintentionally shift blame toward the actors themselves.

Ideally, production companies or broadcasters should take more responsibility in addressing these matters directly, so that actors are not placed at the center of controversies they did not cause.

Yes, it really isn’t their fault. If anything, it is more like a production or styling oversight rather than something the actors had any control over. But I suppose because the production team or company didn’t step forward to address it directly, IU and Byeon Wooseok ended up having to take responsibility just to calm the backlash from knetizens.

It’s honestly quite disheartening to see them placed in that position. Situations like this really highlight how intense the scrutiny can be, especially when criticism gets directed at the actors instead of the actual production team. It also makes sense why they might have chosen to stay quiet on social media during the final airing, it must have been a difficult time to navigate publicly.

I changed my name ☺️

i found it, this is most likely the context

https://x.com/kdrama_outofbox/status/2055603862552084570?s=20

Both BWS and IU issued an apology regarding a historical inaccuracy. I’ve lost the link to the original post, but it was related to Prince Ian’s costume, specifically the headpiece he wore during his ascension as the new king.

To be clear, it wasn’t the actors’ fault but rather an issue on the production/styling side. However, as is often the case with toxic knetizens, the backlash was directed toward the actors, which likely prompted them to step forward and address it personally.

it's back to 8.5

i hope someone does...i hope they change and start catering to intl audience too, was planning to purchase the scriptbook for this but it's in complete hangul

I am wondering too! i hope there is an english ver

Been listening to it everyday. The osts of this drama is one of the best!

I think it would really help if more balanced and positive reviews started surfacing, especially since the wave of mass negative reviews posted during the earlier episodes seems to have affected the drama’s perception to some extent. It’s unfortunate because first impressions tend to spread quickly, and many people may form opinions without fully giving the drama a proper chance. Hopefully, now that the series has concluded, more viewers who genuinely appreciated it will begin sharing their honest thoughts and experiences as well.

This is such wonderful news! Honestly, I had a strong feeling Perfect Crown would become a success, especially seeing how its viewership and engagement continued to spread like wildfire across various social media platforms week after week. The drama truly deserves this achievement and recognition.

No one can deny the immense success Perfect Crown has achieved beyond this small forum. The love and support it has been receiving from viewers everywhere speak for themselves. I’m genuinely so happy for IU and Byeon Wooseok 💖 their hard work, dedication, and outstanding performances truly paid off.

And also, thank you for consistently sharing the viewership ratings and updates in this forum. I really appreciate it because you helped me keep track of the drama’s growth and success throughout its entire run 💖💖💖💖💖