If the on-screen romance of Perfect Crown left you smiling, wait until you see what IU and Byeon Woo Seok are like between takes. A new making-of video for Episode 11 just dropped, and it’s as charming as the drama itself.

What Happened in the Perfect Crown BTS Video?

In the behind-the-scenes footage, co-star Lee Yeon playfully says to IU, “There’s this really famous singer in Korea — IU,” to which IU plays along saying, “IU — she’s a great singer.” Lee Yeon adds that the cast has been listening to IU’s songs while moving between sets, and at IU’s request, he even sings for the making-of camera.

Meanwhile, Yoo Su Bin rehearses his scene of carrying Byeon Woo Seok by practising on the filming director first. After pulling off the real thing, Byeon Woo Seok laughs and wonders aloud whether he looked more like a drunk than someone being rescued from a fire.

The most talked-about moment? After filming an emotional scene where IU pouts and tears up, Byeon Woo Seok simply couldn’t hold back his reaction — laughing and commenting, “Why so cute?” Honestly, same.

What Is Perfect Crown About?

Perfect Crown is a South Korean romantic comedy set in a fictional 21st-century constitutional monarchy. IU plays Seong Hui-ju, a wealthy chaebol heir who proposes a marriage contract to Grand Prince I-an (Byeon Woo Seok) to overcome the social stigma of her commoner status. Their transactional alliance gradually evolves into a real romance as they navigate political opposition from the Queen Dowager and the Prime Minister. Wikipedia

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How Did the Drama Perform?

Metric	Result
Premiere Date	April 10, 2026
Network	MBC + Disney+
Total Episodes	12
Finale Rating (Nationwide)	13.8%
Disney+ Global Rank	#1 Most-Viewed Korean Drama
Countries in Global Top 10	40+

Perfect Crown concluded as the third highest-rated Friday–Saturday drama in MBC history, trailing only Knight Flower (18.4%) and The Red Sleeve (17.4%). Not bad for a show that started with mixed reviews. Manila Bulletin

Ratings climbed steadily from 7.8% at premiere to over 13%, consistently holding the top spot in its time slot.

The Journey: From Criticism to Record Ratings

The series was initially met with mixed reviews, with particular criticisms for its predictable storyline, while praise was directed towards Gong Seung-yeon’s portrayal of the Queen Dowager. But audiences kept coming back — and the numbers kept rising. Wikipedia

On Disney+, the series became the platform’s most-watched Korean drama of their entire catalogue with over 43 million cumulative viewing hours globally, with Episode 8 seeing a 43% increase in viewership compared to Episode 1. Wikipedia

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FAQs

**Q: Where can I watch the Perfect Crown making-of video?**

A: The full behind-the-scenes video for Episode 11 is available to watch on YouTube. You can also stream the full drama on Disney+.

**Q: Has Perfect Crown officially concluded?**

A: Yes — Perfect Crown aired its 12th and final episode on May 16, 2026, finishing with a record 13.8% nationwide rating, its highest of the entire run. Manila Bulletin