Viewer responses to IU and Byeon Woo Seok’s performances in MBC drama 'Perfect Crown' have been mixed following its release.
Premiering on April 10, the drama is set in a modern constitutional monarchy and follows a romance between characters from different social positions. It recorded 7.8% viewership for Episode 1 and 9.5% for Episode 2 (Nielsen Korea).
IU portrays Seong Hee-ju, a character balancing ambition and personal struggles, while Byeon Woo Seok plays a royal figure navigating his circumstances.
Some viewers praised their performances and character portrayals, while others expressed criticism regarding delivery and immersion.
With only two episodes released, some viewers noted that it may be too early to fully evaluate the performances.
Episode 3 will air on April 17 at 9:50 p.m.