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Perfect Crown Becomes Disney+’s Biggest K-Drama Premiere

The early surge signals Disney+ accelerating its push into Korean originals.

Overview

  • Disney+ said the IU and Byeon Woo-seok series delivered the platform’s top opening for a Korean show, though it did not share viewership numbers.
  • The romance set in a present-day constitutional monarchy entered Disney+’s Global Top 10 and trended in more than 40 countries, according to trade reporting.
  • New episodes intensify the heroine’s public scandal, with previews showing online abuse and a humiliating egg attack.
  • Palace stakes rise as Grand Prince Ian moves to protect Seong Hui-ju, with teasers showing a confrontation with the queen dowager and a public baseball outing that tests their public image.
  • The 12-episode drama airs on MBC and streams on Disney+ worldwide, with Hulu in the U.S. and Wavve in Korea, while no streaming release has been announced for India.