IU and Byeon Woo Seok Drive ‘Perfect Crown’ to Record Ratings with Viral Kiss Scenes

The historical-modern fusion drama "Perfect Crown," starring IU and Byeon Woo-seok, has reached the top of its time slot with peak ratings hitting 13.4%.
Episode 3 secured first place overall, reaching a peak minute rating of 12.7% during a "wall kiss" scene between characters Seong Hui-ju and Grand Prince Lee An.
Viewership surged to a 13.4% peak during Episode 6 as the leads shared a second kiss during a yacht date.
The "wall kiss" was filmed at Gyeongju Oreung during extreme heat; despite wearing thick velvet clothing, the actors were required to maintain a "fresh" appearance.
Behind-the-scenes footage revealed the "wall kiss" was filmed repeatedly to achieve specific emotional intensity.
On-set accounts noted Byeon Woo-seok's visible nervousness, including his need to drink water immediately before filming intimate sequences.
Promotion featured paparazzi-style teaser photos of the kiss scenes and guest appearances by the leads on the YouTube show "Salon Drip."

2054 Rating: A viewership demographic (ages 20–54) which recorded a 4.6% share for the 3rd episode.
Titanic Kiss: A viewer-coined nickname for the romantic yacht kiss in episode 6.
Gyeongju Oreung: The historical location used for the "wall kiss" scene.

"The screen looks beautiful, but it was extremely hot. It was a scene that needed a fresh feel where no sign of heat should be visible." — IU

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