IU and Byeon Woo-seok are finally sharing the screen in MBC’s upcoming drama Perfect Crown—but for longtime fans, their connection didn’t start here.
On April 4, the web variety show Just an Excuse featured both stars ahead of the drama’s premiere. Sitting down together, they spoke about the project and, in sync, described it simply: “It’s really fun,” setting the tone for what’s to come.
What stood out, though, wasn’t just the promotion—it was the history. When asked about their chemistry, both revealed they had actually worked together years ago. IU recalled that in the 2016 SBS drama Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo, Byeon made a brief appearance as her cheating boyfriend. He also pointed out another connection: his appearance in the teaser video for IU’s 2013 track “Between the Lips (50cm).”
At the time, those moments were fleeting. This time, it’s different. IU shared that filming together for an extended period allowed them to grow closer, while Byeon echoed the sentiment, reflecting a more natural ease between them now.
The conversation also touched on recent variety filming with Yoo Jae-suk. Byeon described the experience as intense and nonstop, joking that he barely had time to process anything while filming over several days. IU added that even while juggling drama shoots, he returned looking completely drained—something Yoo confirmed with a laugh.
After years of brief overlaps, IU and Byeon Woo-seok are now working side by side in a full-length project. And as their shared history comes back into focus, it adds another layer to the anticipation surrounding Perfect Crown.