From Disney+ hit to historical controversy: What went wrong with ‘Perfect Crown’?

The controversy surrounding MBC drama “Perfect Crown” is continuing to grow even after the series finale, with historians and public figures criticizing what they describe as repeated historical distortions in Korean fantasy dramas. The series, originally titled “21st Century Grand Prince’s Wife” in Korean, ended May 16 with its highest viewership rating at 13.8 percent. It also found major global success on Disney+, where it reportedly became the most-watched Korean series worldwide within a month of its release. But instead of celebrating the ratings, online discussion has increasingly focused on alleged historical inaccuracies and symbolism viewed by some as diminishing Korea’s sovereignty. The backlash became so intense that lead actors IU and Byeon Woo-seok posted public apologies on their personal social media accounts. Director Park Joon-hwa also addressed the criticism during a post-finale interview on Tuesday. “The writer has been struggling a lot,” Park said. “They regret causing discomfort to viewers and have been having a difficult time.” The drama is set in

Original source: Korea Times