Newly released stills from the upcoming MBC romantic drama Perfect Crown offer a first detailed look at Byeon Woo-seok in his role as Grand Prince Yi An, a modern-day royal whose quiet intensity and dignified presence immediately set the tone for the series.
In the images, Byeon Woo-seok embodies a restrained and self-possessed prince, dressed in impeccably tailored palace attire and captured in moments of solitude and reflection. The stills highlight a character defined by poise and composure, but also by an underlying sense of melancholy that hints at deeper emotional conflict beneath the polished exterior.
Perfect Crown, known in Korean as 21st Century Grand Prince’s Wife, is set in an alternate version of present-day South Korea where a constitutional monarchy still exists. The story centres on the romance between Grand Prince Yi An and Sung Hee-joo, played by IU, a confident chaebol heiress who struggles against rigid social structures despite her wealth and status.
The newly revealed visuals underline the central tension of Yi An’s character. Although he is admired by the public and carries the prestige of royal blood, he holds little real power within the palace. Bound by protocol and political expectations, he lives under constant scrutiny while suppressing personal desires, creating a sharp contrast between outward authority and inner constraint.
Byeon Woo-seok’s casting has already generated strong anticipation, particularly following his recent rise in popularity. His portrayal of a prince caught between tradition and individuality is expected to showcase a blend of charisma, emotional restraint and quiet vulnerability, qualities that the stills strongly convey.
Perfect Crown is scheduled to premiere on April 3, 2026, on MBC as part of its Friday–Saturday drama lineup, with international streaming available on Disney+.
