Perfect Crown

Synopsis

In 21st-century Korea under a constitutional monarchy, a chaebol heiress with everything but status tries to take control of her future after crossing paths with a lonely prince with nothing but his title. Together, bound by a contract marriage, they begin a class-defying romance to rewrite destiny.

First Air Date: 2026-04-10

Last Air Date: 2026-05-16

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 12

Created By: Yoo A-in

Networks: MBC

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Top Cast

IU as Seong Huiju
Byeon Woo-seok as Grand Prince I-AN
Steve Sanghyun Noh as Min Jeong-u
Gong Seung-yeon as Yun I-rang
Yoo Su-bin as Choi Hyeon
Lee Yeon as Do Hye-jeong
Kim Eun-ho as Yi Yoon
Lee Jae-won as Seong Tae-ju
Chae Seo-an as Han Da-young
Park Jun-myun as Choi Jin-sook

Seasons

Season 1 (2026)

A class-defying romance between a prince with nothing but status and a woman who lacks only that.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2026-04-10)

After a chance encounter with Grand Prince I-AN, chaebol heiress Seong Huiju schemes to rise higher.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2026-04-11)

Huiju is pushed to meet with potential suitors. Grand Prince I-AN considers accepting her proposal.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2026-04-17)

A secret rendezvous scandal rocks the royal family, and Grand Prince I-AN makes a public statement.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (2026-04-18)

When Huiju moves into Grand Prince I-AN's residence and proves to be a handful, a conspiracy awaits…
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (2026-04-24)

As Huiju digs for the truth, Grand Prince I-AN distances himself thinking it is safer to stay away.
Ep. 6: Episode 6 (2026-04-25)

The celebrated pair makes a dazzling return at the banquet, waltzing and professing their fake love.
Ep. 7: Episode 7 (2026-05-01)

With the wedding looming, everyone begins to realize a strange turn in the couple's relationship.
Ep. 8: Episode 8 (2026-05-02)

The 21st-century Grand Prince's wife arrives. Amid cheers and wary eyes, two men make a bold choice.
Ep. 9: Episode 9 (2026-05-08)

Facing a political crisis, the couple choose to fight to protect one another, each in their own way.
Ep. 10: Episode 10 (2026-05-09)

Others step in for the couple who struggle to be honest, and a new era begins to stir at the court.
Ep. 11: Episode 11 (2026-05-15)

Like that day, fire engulfs Council Hall. Huiju protects Grand Prince I-AN while fighting an enemy.
Ep. 12: Episode 12 (2026-05-16)

No barrier is unbreakable, only those who wish it so. Can they leap beyond and shape their destiny?