IU and Byeon Woo Seok have kicked off their romance with a sweet kiss.
Episode 3 of MBC’s Friday–Saturday drama Perfect Crown, which aired on the 17th, recorded 9.4% in the capital region, ranking No. 1 overall.
In particular, the moment when Seong Hee-ju (played by IU) and Grand Prince Ian (played by Byeon Woo Seok) share a kiss atop a wall surged to a peak of 12.7%, becoming a major talking point among viewers.
At the end of episode 3, the two are shown enjoying a secret rendezvous. Grand Prince Ian gently strokes Seong Hee-ju’s face and softly leans in for a kiss, pushing the drama’s romance to its peak. Flower petals fluttering above their heads amplified the dreamy mood.
In the teaser for episode 4, a driving Seong Hee-ju cries, "The brakes feel weird!" hinting at looming danger and heightening curiosity.
Meanwhile, MBC’s Perfect Crown airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:40 p.m.