IU is teaming up with Byeon Woo-seok in a shocking 10-year reunion for a brand-new drama.
On the 6th, the press conference for MBCs Friday-Saturday drama Perfect Crown was held. Leads IU and Byeon Woo-seok attended and discussed their on-screen chemistry.
Perfect Crown is set in a 21st-century constitutional monarchy in Korea and follows a chaebol heiress who seemingly has everything yet feels trapped by her commoner status, and a prince who, despite being the kings son, is allowed to have nothing. It tells the story of how they defy status and carve out their own destinies in a romance that breaks barriers.
IU plays Seong Hee-ju, the second daughter of the top-ranked Castle Group, while Byeon Woo-seok stars opposite her. IU praised him, saying, "I first worked with Byeon Woo-seok 10 years ago on Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo. Hes come back so much more mature than before. Our chemistry was flawless, like someone whos been preparing for 10 years."
Byeon Woo-seok echoed the sentiment: "It felt like the chemistry we had from our project 10 years ago carried over," he said. "I was happy we could show that connection more deeply this time. On set, IU made me feel comfortable, so filming was a joy." He added, "I hope we can keep watching each other grow and reunite in great projects going forward."
IU also shared, "Even though it was our first reunion in 10 years, there was almost no awkwardness. We clicked so well that I want to work together again next time," heightening anticipation for the pairs chemistry.
Meanwhile, Perfect Crown premieres on the 10th at 9:40 p.m.