did you see the news, its ranks as the 3rd highest viewed mbc kdrama of 2026 so that says alot! ☺️ i intentionally…
Perfect Crown is averaging 11.1% nationwide and 11.4% in the Seoul metropolitan area, making it the highest-rated Korean drama of the year so far in terms of nationwide Nielsen average ratings.
IU has delivered four to five consecutive dramas that were at an award-winning level. However, this time it didn’t quite reach that same standard. But expecting the absolute best every single time is not realistic or fair. They still gave their best effort, and that should be acknowledged. I genuinely hope the future projects turn out even better, and I truly believe they will.
I hope their next work is better than this filler drama.
IU has delivered four to five consecutive dramas that were at an award-winning level. However, this time it didn’t quite reach that same standard. But expecting the absolute best every single time is not realistic or fair. They still gave their best effort, and that should be acknowledged. I genuinely hope the future projects turn out even better, and I truly believe they will.
Perfect Crown was never truly about the monarchy, the throne, or the crown itself.
In the end, Lee Ahn did not find freedom by becoming king. Seong Huiju did not find happiness by becoming royalty.
They found it in finally being able to live not as symbols but simply as people who loved each other. And I think that’s what made Perfect Crown beautiful.
This 💯! Perfect Crown is anything but boring. I could pick any episode to rewatch and still be completely immersed. There are no unnecessary characters and subplots. Every scene draws you in and that is really all we need.
During the “Happy IU Day x Perfect Crown Finale Screening Event Talk,” IU shared these heartfelt words with…
Hearing her words honestly made me feel really emotional. She has worked so hard and carried such a huge sense of responsibility all this time. It hurts seeing her blame herself so much when she has already given her absolute best.
No matter what, I just hope she knows how loved, appreciated, and cherished she truly is. She doesn’t need to be perfect for us to be proud of her. We are already proud of the person she is, and we’ll continue supporting her through everything. 🤍
During the “Happy IU Day x Perfect Crown Finale Screening Event Talk,” IU shared these heartfelt words with fans:
IU: Hmm… These days, I’ve been preparing for an album, and the drama is nearing its end, so because of that I guess more than ever, I keep thinking I really need to do better. I’ve been thinking a lot lately that I truly need to do even better and carry myself with a greater sense of responsibility. I feel that I should’ve done better… so if I ever disappoint you even a little, or show you a lacking side of myself, that is completely my fault.
Fan: That’s not true!
IU: No, it really is true. That is why I will do better and move forward with even stronger sense of responsibility. I also want to become someone that our Uaenas can be even more proud of… So lately, I’ve really been thinking a lot. But really, this is something that would be solved if I simply did better…. You don’t have to disagree, because it’s really something that would’ve been fine if I just did better…. So… as someone who receives so much love from all of you, I will do even better. I will carry an even greater sense of responsibility and live diligently without wasting a single moment, so that I will become an IU who can show you an even better side of myself.
IU: Nonetheless, I still have so many shortcomings, yet you continue to love and support me, and I’m so grateful for that. But I genuinely believe that everything you say to me has a reason behind it and are things that I should accept. So if there are areas where I fall short, please keep telling me, scold me more, and teach me. I will listen carefully and work hard to become a better person.
IU: I love you all so much. I feel like i’m saying this too late, but I love you all. And… I truly want to show you an even! even! better sides of myself…. yet I keep falling short in some ways so i’m so sorry for all of that. Still, you keep giving me chances and look at me with affectionate eyes so i’m really grateful for that. Anyway, I will work way! way! harder and do well. Thank you. (Bows)
IU donated 300 million KRW (approximately 200,283 USD) in the name of #IUAENA to celebrate her birthday this year 💜 And just a few days earlier, during Children’s Day, she also donated an additional 100 million KRW (around 70,000 USD). Her birthday donation was distributed as follows: 💜 100 million KRW — Asan Medical Center 💜 50 million KRW — Walking With Us Foundation 💜 50 million KRW — Milk Deliveries & Greetings to Elderlies 💜 50 million KRW — Korean Unwed Mothers’ Families Association 💜 50 million KRW — Walk Together Her donations will support patients, vulnerable elderly people, children and teenagers, single mothers, and people with disabilities who are in need of financial assistance. 💜
IU donated 300 million KRW (approximately 200,283 USD) in the name of #IUAENA to celebrate her birthday this year 💜 And just a few days earlier, during Children’s Day, she also donated an additional 100 million KRW (around 70,000 USD). Her birthday donation was distributed as follows: 💜 100 million KRW — Asan Medical Center 💜 50 million KRW — Walking With Us Foundation 💜 50 million KRW — Milk Deliveries & Greetings to Elderlies 💜 50 million KRW — Korean Unwed Mothers’ Families Association 💜 50 million KRW — Walk Together Her donations will support patients, vulnerable elderly people, children and teenagers, single mothers, and people with disabilities who are in need of financial assistance. 💜
IU donated 300 million KRW (approximately 200,283 USD) in the name of #IUAENA to celebrate her birthday this year 💜
And just a few days earlier, during Children’s Day, she also donated an additional 100 million KRW (around 70,000 USD).
Her birthday donation was distributed as follows:
💜 100 million KRW — Asan Medical Center 💜 50 million KRW — Walking With Us Foundation 💜 50 million KRW — Milk Deliveries & Greetings to Elderlies 💜 50 million KRW — Korean Unwed Mothers’ Families Association 💜 50 million KRW — Walk Together
Her donations will support patients, vulnerable elderly people, children and teenagers, single mothers, and people with disabilities who are in need of financial assistance. 💜
“Perfect Crown” has surpassed 43 million cumulative viewing hours globally.Disney+ announced on May 15 that the MBC Fri-Sat drama “Perfect Crown” has become the most-viewed Korean series globally based on its first 28 days of views after release. This achievement is especially significant because it is still the most-viewed Korean series globally even when excluding the APAC region.
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Its cumulative global viewing time has surpassed 43 million hours, and Episode 8, which was released on May 2, recorded a 43% increase in viewership compared with Episode 1, based on viewing data from the 7 days after its release. Given that, Perfect Crown has established itself as the Korean title on Disney+ with the strongest global reach so far.
Half of the comments are good and half are full of hate. Ooof
Anyway, one thing nobody can say is that there’s “nothing to talk about” with this drama or that it’s boring 😂
The people who enjoyed it had a great time while the haters just ended up wasting all that time obsessing over something they supposedly didn’t even like 😭
The drama hasn’t even ended yet and it already has 17K comments, yet some people still say there’s “nothing to talk about” with this drama and that it’s boring 😂
22.25 million people — nearly 42% of South Korea’s entire population — tuned in for episode 1 of Perfect Crown. And the outcome was undeniable: steadily rising ratings, domination of rankings and data indexes, sold-out tickets and merch, plus consecutive weeks at No.1 in South Korea, on Waave, and on Disney+
Outside Korea, Perfect Crown has already surpassed 4 billion views on TikTok alone. The results speak for themselves: Top 10 in 52 countries, a real-life craze, No.1 globally among non-English dramas, and No.3 overall worldwide on Disney+
insane couple. insane chemistry
But expecting the absolute best every single time is not realistic or fair. They still gave their best effort, and that should be acknowledged.
I genuinely hope the future projects turn out even better, and I truly believe they will.
But expecting the absolute best every single time is not realistic or fair. They still gave their best effort, and that should be acknowledged.
I genuinely hope the future projects turn out even better, and I truly believe they will.
In the end, Lee Ahn did not find freedom by becoming king.
Seong Huiju did not find happiness by becoming royalty.
They found it in finally being able to live not as symbols but simply as people who loved each other. And I think that’s what made Perfect Crown beautiful.
The crown was never the happy ending.
They were.
No matter what, I just hope she knows how loved, appreciated, and cherished she truly is. She doesn’t need to be perfect for us to be proud of her. We are already proud of the person she is, and we’ll continue supporting her through everything. 🤍
IU: Hmm… These days, I’ve been preparing for an album, and the drama is nearing its end, so because of that I guess more than ever, I keep thinking I really need to do better. I’ve been thinking a lot lately that I truly need to do even better and carry myself with a greater sense of responsibility. I feel that I should’ve done better… so if I ever disappoint you even a little, or show you a lacking side of myself, that is completely my fault.
Fan: That’s not true!
IU: No, it really is true. That is why I will do better and move forward with even stronger sense of responsibility. I also want to become someone that our Uaenas can be even more proud of… So lately, I’ve really been thinking a lot. But really, this is something that would be solved if I simply did better…. You don’t have to disagree, because it’s really something that would’ve been fine if I just did better…. So… as someone who receives so much love from all of you, I will do even better. I will carry an even greater sense of responsibility and live diligently without wasting a single moment, so that I will become an IU who can show you an even better side of myself.
IU: Nonetheless, I still have so many shortcomings, yet you continue to love and support me, and I’m so grateful for that. But
I genuinely believe that everything you say to me has a reason behind it and are things that I should accept. So if there are areas where I fall short, please keep telling me, scold me more, and teach me. I will listen carefully and work hard to become a better person.
IU: I love you all so much. I feel like i’m saying this too late, but I love you all. And… I truly want to show you an even! even! better sides of myself…. yet I keep falling short in some ways so i’m so sorry for all of that. Still, you keep giving me chances and look at me with affectionate eyes so i’m really grateful for that. Anyway, I will work way! way! harder and do well. Thank you. (Bows)
And just a few days earlier, during Children’s Day, she also donated an additional 100 million KRW (around 70,000 USD).
Her birthday donation was distributed as follows:
💜 100 million KRW — Asan Medical Center
💜 50 million KRW — Walking With Us Foundation
💜 50 million KRW — Milk Deliveries & Greetings to Elderlies
💜 50 million KRW — Korean Unwed Mothers’ Families Association
💜 50 million KRW — Walk Together
Her donations will support patients, vulnerable elderly people, children and teenagers, single mothers, and people with disabilities who are in need of financial assistance. 💜
(Source): https://x.com/i/status/2055483386169348441
And just a few days earlier, during Children’s Day, she also donated an additional 100 million KRW (around 70,000 USD).
Her birthday donation was distributed as follows:
💜 100 million KRW — Asan Medical Center
💜 50 million KRW — Walking With Us Foundation
💜 50 million KRW — Milk Deliveries & Greetings to Elderlies
💜 50 million KRW — Korean Unwed Mothers’ Families Association
💜 50 million KRW — Walk Together
Her donations will support patients, vulnerable elderly people, children and teenagers, single mothers, and people with disabilities who are in need of financial assistance. 💜
(Source): https://x.com/i/status/2055483386169348441
And just a few days earlier, during Children’s Day, she also donated an additional 100 million KRW (around 70,000 USD).
Her birthday donation was distributed as follows:
💜 100 million KRW — Asan Medical Center
💜 50 million KRW — Walking With Us Foundation
💜 50 million KRW — Milk Deliveries & Greetings to Elderlies
💜 50 million KRW — Korean Unwed Mothers’ Families Association
💜 50 million KRW — Walk Together
Her donations will support patients, vulnerable elderly people, children and teenagers, single mothers, and people with disabilities who are in need of financial assistance. 💜
(source): https://x.com/i/status/2055483386169348441
[…]
Its cumulative global viewing time has surpassed 43 million hours, and Episode 8, which was released on May 2, recorded a 43% increase in viewership compared with Episode 1, based on viewing data from the 7 days after its release. Given that, Perfect Crown has established itself as the Korean title on Disney+ with the strongest global reach so far.
(source): https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/629/0000499553
The people who enjoyed it had a great time while the haters just ended up wasting all that time obsessing over something they supposedly didn’t even like 😭
Outside Korea, Perfect Crown has already surpassed 4 billion views on TikTok alone. The results speak for themselves: Top 10 in 52 countries, a real-life craze, No.1 globally among non-English dramas, and No.3 overall worldwide on Disney+