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Rating 'PERFECT CROWN' Increases, IU and Byeon Woo Seok Dominate the Broadcast Slot

Rating 'PERFECT CROWN' Increases, IU and Byeon Woo Seok Dominate the Broadcast Slot

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Rating 'PERFECT CROWN' Increases, IU and Byeon Woo Seok Dominate the Broadcast Slot

The latest Korean drama PERFECT CROWN, airing on MBC in the Friday and Saturday night slot since April 10, 2026, has successfully captured public attention with a significant increase in ratings. Starring IU and Byeon Woo Seok, this romantic drama reached the top position in its broadcast slot in its second episode.

According to Nielsen Korea data, both the first and second episodes recorded strong performances nationally. This achievement underscores the drama's popularity, which has been on the rise since its premiere.

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The premiere episode of PERFECT CROWN successfully recorded an average national rating of 7.8 percent. This figure serves as a strong opener and shows high enthusiasm from the audience right from the start.

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Entering the second episode, the rating soared to 9.5 percent nationally. This increase indicates a positive response from viewers to the increasingly exciting storyline.

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With this achievement, PERFECT CROWN has managed to secure the top position in its airing slot across all channels. This serves as strong evidence of the drama's appeal.

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This drama is also the most-watched by viewers aged 20 to 54 years. The rating of 5.3 percent in this segment shows its wide popularity.

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The interaction between IU and Byeon Woo Seok has become the main highlight. Many viewers describe their chemistry as "very natural" and it makes it hard to move on after each episode.

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Meanwhile, the SBS drama PHANTOM LAWYER recorded a rating of 6.6 percent and remained stable. Although it lost to PERFECT CROWN, its performance is still quite strong.

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Overall, RECIPE FOR LOVE, which airs every Saturday and Sunday on KBS2, remains the most-watched program with a rating of 12.6 percent, maintaining its position at the top.