The Korea Times
In a fictional Korea where a constitutional monarchy still reigns, an ambitious heiress to a conglomerate does not wait for a prince to save her — she proposes a marriage of convenience to use him as political cover. This setup drives MBC’s new Friday-Saturday drama, “Perfect Crown.” The series surpassed double-digit ratings by its fourth episode after premiering on April 10 and became the most-watched Korean series worldwide on Disney+. The show stands out from earlier royal dramas by twisting the Cinderella story to reflect modern demands for women’s independence. The most striking departure from genre convention is the female protagonist’s strategic view of marriage. Unlike the 2006 hit “Princess Hours,” where an ordinary high school girl becomes a crown princess through an arranged marriage pact, successful second-generation businesswoman Sung Hee-joo (IU) uses the royal family’s symbolism as a tool. She uses marriage to defeat her legitimate half-brother — who secured his corporate position by marrying into a noble family — in a succession battle. Hee-joo boldl
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