The Korea Times
A royal romance brimming with charm is on its way as Byeon Woo-seok and IU step into the spotlight in MBC’s upcoming series “Perfect Crown,” one of the year’s most buzzed-about dramas. The network unveiled the project Monday. Set in an alternate modern-day Korea that still retains a constitutional monarchy, the romantic comedy traces the fateful encounter between a “rich heiress and powerless prince.” It tells the story of a woman born into immense wealth but burdened by her commoner status and a prince who, despite his royal blood, has been stripped of privilege. Together, they embark on a journey to break social barriers and rewrite their destinies. The series has drawn particular attention as MBC’s next big royal romance following its 2006 hit “Princess Hours.” IU, who plays Seong Hui-ju, the intelligent and ambitious daughter of conglomerate Castle Group, said, “I play a woman who has everything but the official title to match,” introducing her character during a press conference for the drama at Josun Palace in Gangnam District, Seoul, Monday. “She gets frus
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