Actress IU faces major backlash after a scandal with Byeon Woo-seok.
On the 17th, the MBC Friday-Saturday drama Perfect Crown dropped brand-new stills of Seong Hee-ju (played by IU) struggling in the wake of the scandal.
The controversy erupted after Episode 2 showed Seong Hee-ju and Grand Prince Ian (played by Byeon Woo-seok) entering the same hotel, which quickly made headlines. In the past, when dating rumors linked Seong Hee-ju to another idol, she suffered severe trauma after being pelted with eggs and having her car vandalized — and this new romance rumor with Grand Prince Ian is already hinting at an equally explosive fallout.
The newly released stills capture a tense standoff as Seong Hee-ju, looking disheveled, faces off against the high school students who threw eggs at her. Viewers are dying to know what led to this breathless confrontation.
In another cut, Grand Prince Ian’s attitude noticeably shifts after accepting Seong Hee-ju’s 'contract marriage' proposal, drawing attention. With Seong Hee-ju fighting to survive the public scandal, anticipation is high for Ian’s unexpected 'knight in shining armor' moves to protect her.
Netizens reacted hotly, commenting, "I’ve been desperately waiting for Fridays and Saturdays," and "Can’t wait to see the 'Wan-seong' couple (Ian + Seong Hee-ju) steal the show."
Meanwhile, Perfect Crown airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 p.m. KST.