Actor Byun Woo-seok has completed the character of Grand Prince Ian with his own meticulous touches, radiating an irreplaceable on-screen presence.
With only two episodes left until the finale, MBC’s Friday-Saturday drama Perfect Crown has reached peak engagement as Byun Woo-seok brings Grand Prince Ian to life within its unique modern constitutional monarchy setting. Notably, he showed unwavering dedication by getting involved from the early styling stage. Throughout the creation of roughly 40 outfits, he worked closely with the styling team to build a Grand Prince Ian look that balances royal dignity with contemporary sophistication. Standing at 190 cm (about 6'3"), he pulled off every ensemble flawlessly, commanding attention.
Above all, his delicate eye acting toward Seong Hee-joo (played by IU) has deepened the romance. He convincingly portrays the emotional arc as his early curiosity shifts into warmth and aching affection, captivating viewers. In particular, episode 10, which aired on the 9th, left a powerful impression as he receives a divorce notice from Seong Hee-joo after their contract marriage document is leaked—his trembling gaze and the way he holds back rising tears struck a chord.
Bolstered by Byun Woo-seok’s layered performance that builds both external visuals and inner narrative, episode 10 recorded a series-high rating of 13.3%, according to Nielsen Korea, proving its surging popularity.
Meanwhile, Perfect Crown—a status-defying romance between a chaebol commoner and a prince bound by tragic fate—is racing toward its final chapter.