“‘Perfect Crown’ IU And Byeon Woo Seok’s Previous Interview Reemerges, Sparks Controversy”

IU is facing backlash over the historical accuracy of her latest drama Perfect Crown.

The controversy began as netizens slammed the drama for its flawed portrayal of history.

IU spoke about the issue at a special group-viewing event for the finale. She shared her honest thoughts, which sparked mixed reactions online.

Soon after, a past interview resurfaced, revealing IU’s initial take on the drama. She said she was hooked after reading up to episode four.

“I replied right after reading it. I read up to episode four, and I was curious about what would happen next. That’s why I wanted to do this project.”
— IU

Co-star Byeon Woo Seok’s early script reaction also re-emerged. He described reading the script on a plane and instantly wanting to join.

“It was the same for me, and there was an element of surprise. I read the script on the plane as I was on my way to an overseas schedule, and as soon as I read it, I knew this was the one.
My heart fluttered at the thought of meeting everyone with a new character. I wanted to do it as soon as I read the script.”
— Byeon Woo Seok

Netizens quickly voiced their disappointment—mainly over the actors’ reasons for picking the drama despite its issues.

Comments flooded forums like TheQoo:

• “We need to make national history education mandatory for all citizens. Even when we point out the real problem, they just turn a blind eye and close their ears.”
• “Have you opened a history textbook? You pathetic fools.”
• “They sound so stupid.”
• “I can’t believe their eye for looking at scripts is at that level. I must’ve judged them wrong.”
• “Money-hungry b*stards who sold their country for money LOL.”
• “There was controversy from episode one about the setting being weird, but they agreed to do the role after reading episodes 1-4.”
• “I knew they were dumb, but it’s worse than I thought.”

The situation is ongoing as the drama wraps up amid heated debates over its quality and respect for history.

Stay tuned for updates.