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Episode 1 Set-Up is Chocked Full
Approaching having seen 500 KDramas, I’ve noticed that those with a strong first episode tend to do well, and the episode one of Perfect Crown brings great promise.
We have a mysterious (note his first blood dripping appearance!) self-contained, isolated, somewhat brooding and rejected gorgeous ML, who obviously has a loving relationship with his young nephew, the current King, for whom he acts as Regent, but that cannot appear to be said about the King’s mother.
Contrastingly, IU’s FL character is direct, in your face, openly competitive, willing to do what it takes to win, unimpressed so unhindered by other’s expectations, and undeterred by hardships along the way.
The opening scene lays out turmoil and problems in the Royal Family, along with a recent tragedy that has up-ended all of their lives, causing adjustments to be made, with the Dowager Queen raising marriage to the ML , as IU is facing
a similar demand from her family, but with subpar candidates offered.
In her usual, no-holds-barred, take-the-bull-by-the-horns approach to a situation, she decides to solve her problem her own way.
One of the parts I found the most interesting was the reason she was finally given an audience with the Prince to bring her proposal to him, which shows us that all of the things she valued and raised first as reasons to have an audience with him, he doesn’t value enough to grant her that audience. It’s only when she mentions their common past as classmates that he grants her request, hinting at something deeper in his character that will unfold as the show progresses.
We have a potential villain in the Queen Dowager, we have an unknown in the Minister who obviously has somewhat of shared past with both leads, along with a few other side characters of note.
Add in the great soundtrack, including Bibi’s, “My Pace,” and Perfect Crown if off to a great start with plenty of plot threads woven to develop as it unfolds.
I watched the show because I was so impressed with Byeon Woo Seok’s masterful performance in his first leading role in Lovely Runner in 2024. From all appearance, this role is nowhere near the same. I will be interested to see how he handles it in comparison.
Most of IU’s past roles have been angst driven and greatly depressing, which very much concern to me for this show and its impact on BWS’s career as his 2nd leading role.
If this continues as it has begun, then I anticipate a somewhat quirky, cute romcom, with a little touch of drama in the back stories, and potentially some good laughs along the way.
We have a mysterious (note his first blood dripping appearance!) self-contained, isolated, somewhat brooding and rejected gorgeous ML, who obviously has a loving relationship with his young nephew, the current King, for whom he acts as Regent, but that cannot appear to be said about the King’s mother.
Contrastingly, IU’s FL character is direct, in your face, openly competitive, willing to do what it takes to win, unimpressed so unhindered by other’s expectations, and undeterred by hardships along the way.
The opening scene lays out turmoil and problems in the Royal Family, along with a recent tragedy that has up-ended all of their lives, causing adjustments to be made, with the Dowager Queen raising marriage to the ML , as IU is facing
a similar demand from her family, but with subpar candidates offered.
In her usual, no-holds-barred, take-the-bull-by-the-horns approach to a situation, she decides to solve her problem her own way.
One of the parts I found the most interesting was the reason she was finally given an audience with the Prince to bring her proposal to him, which shows us that all of the things she valued and raised first as reasons to have an audience with him, he doesn’t value enough to grant her that audience. It’s only when she mentions their common past as classmates that he grants her request, hinting at something deeper in his character that will unfold as the show progresses.
We have a potential villain in the Queen Dowager, we have an unknown in the Minister who obviously has somewhat of shared past with both leads, along with a few other side characters of note.
Add in the great soundtrack, including Bibi’s, “My Pace,” and Perfect Crown if off to a great start with plenty of plot threads woven to develop as it unfolds.
I watched the show because I was so impressed with Byeon Woo Seok’s masterful performance in his first leading role in Lovely Runner in 2024. From all appearance, this role is nowhere near the same. I will be interested to see how he handles it in comparison.
Most of IU’s past roles have been angst driven and greatly depressing, which very much concern to me for this show and its impact on BWS’s career as his 2nd leading role.
If this continues as it has begun, then I anticipate a somewhat quirky, cute romcom, with a little touch of drama in the back stories, and potentially some good laughs along the way.
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