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IU, Byeon Woo-seok apologise after ‘Perfect Crown’ faces criticism for historical inaccuracies

IU, Byeon Woo-seok apologise after ‘Perfect Crown’ faces criticism for historical inaccuracies

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New Delhi, Popular South Korean stars IU and Byeon Woo-seok on Monday apologised to fans after the latest episode of their new romance drama “Perfect Crown” sparked online debate over historical inaccuracies and the wrong use of royal terminology. IU, Byeon Woo-seok apologise after ‘Perfect Crown’ faces criticism for historical inaccuracies Set in an alternate universe where Korea is a constitutional monarchy, the romance drama features IU, 33, as Seong Hee-joo, an heiress who has a commoner status as an illegitimate child and enters into a contractual marriage with Grand Prince Ian , the second son of the king. They fall for each other while navigating the hurdles in their highly-publicised marriage. At the centre of the controversy is the show’s 11th episode that features Ian finally being sworn in as a king. Many criticised for the usage of the word “Cheonse” instead of “Manse” during the coronation ceremony, arguing that “Cheonse” used to refer to tribute states towards an emperor. The ceremonial crown worn by Byeon’s character also drew the ire of fans as …

Perfect Crown backlash explained: IU left in tears, Byeon Woo Seok apologises after historical distortion controversy

Perfect Crown backlash explained: IU left in tears, Byeon Woo Seok apologises after historical distortion controversy

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Korean drama Perfect Crown stars IU and Byeon Woo Seok have personally apologised after the drama sparked intense backlash over alleged historical inaccuracies and controversial depictions related to Korea’s sovereignty. The controversy exploded online following Episode 11, which aired on May 15, quickly turning the romance drama into one of the most heavily debated Korean series of the year. Perfect Crown controversy: IU tearfully apologises alongside Byeon Woo Seok. Set in an alternate universe where modern-day Korea exists as a constitutional monarchy, Perfect Crown follows Seong Hui Ju (IU), a wealthy chaebol heiress, and Grand Prince Ian (Byeon Woo Seok), a royal struggling with the pressures of palace life despite being the king’s son. Why K-drama Perfect Crown faced backlash Viewers began criticising several scenes from the drama’s coronation sequence, arguing that the series portrayed Korea as a subordinate state to China rather than an independent nation. One of the biggest points of criticism involved officials shouting Cheonse during Grand Prince Ian’s coronation instead of Manse. Historically, Cheonse was associated with vassal states, while Manse …

Byeon Woo-seok and K-pop singer-actor IU’s wedding invite shocks fans

Byeon Woo-seok and K-pop singer-actor IU’s wedding invite shocks fans

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Fans of model-actor Byeon Woo-seok and K-pop singer-actor IU, aka Lee Ji-eun, were in for a surprise on Wednesday when what appeared to be their wedding invitation surfaced online. Byeon Woo-seok and IU A magazine shared an image of the invite on social media, along with the caption: “On the day IU and Byeon Woo-seok are brought together by a precious bond, we invite you to share that special moment. The two, who once looked in different directions, now wish to face each other. In this warm spring, please join us in celebrating that special moment on April 2.” The post left fans stunned, with many reacting in disbelief. While some congratulated the couple, others were quick to sense something was off (inset left), realising the news coincided with April 1, April Fool’s Day. Notable, IU has been in a relationship with actor Lee Jong-suk since 31 December, 2022. In a recent conversation with HTCity, IU had opened up about her schedule and future plans. “I feel like I’m busier than ever, but I’m enjoying …

Spring of Youth first impression: A K-drama that badly needs Netflixification to rescue its fresh faces, old-school charm, and Byeon Woo Seok vibe | Web-series News

Spring of Youth first impression: A K-drama that badly needs Netflixification to rescue its fresh faces, old-school charm, and Byeon Woo Seok vibe | Web-series News

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The rise of Netflix K-content has been both a blessing and a curse for the K-drama industry, which now finds itself struggling to make shows work on domestic platforms. The latest to take the hit is the Han You Joon, Park Ji Hu, and Lee Seung Hyub-starrer Spring of Youth, a romantic comedy clinging to the old-school formula: idol-fan fantasy, cookie-cutter storyline, obligatory aegyo moments, and a facecard that never declines. The show ended up receiving a poor rating, two episodes in. May is usually the golden month for K-dramas, we’ve seen legends like Youth of May, the kind of show that leaves you with K-trauma and guilt-binging for years. But, this year’s lineup Resident Playbook, Spring of Youth, all noise, no punch. If you’re into the slow-burn campus fluff with an episode 12 hand-hold and a maybe-kiss in episode 13, this one is for you. But if you’re more Squid Game and The Glory type, SKIP. Spring of Youth: K-drama struggles Trying to recreate the magic of Byeon Woo Seok’s Lovely Runner, which kicked …

Baeksang Arts Awards 2025 full winners list: Byeon Woo Seok, Kim Tae Ri, When Life Gives You Tangerines, Ju Ji Hoon win big | Web-series News

Baeksang Arts Awards 2025 full winners list: Byeon Woo Seok, Kim Tae Ri, When Life Gives You Tangerines, Ju Ji Hoon win big | Web-series News

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The Baeksang, South Korea’s biggest awards night honouring the year’s best storytelling, drama, and actors across film, television, and theatre, aired its 61st edition on April 5, 2025. The results are out, and there are some major shocks and surprises. While one of the most talked-about K-dramas, When Life Gives You Tangerines, snagged a few major wins, its actors, Park Bo Gum and IU, unfortunately, lost their Best Actor and Actress awards. Meanwhile, the second most talked-about show, Lovely Runner, also saw its actors lose the race; however, they did win the popularity vote. Here is the complete winners list. Baeksang Arts Awards 2025 winners Also read: Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon sweep Baeksang popularity vote, surpassing IU and Park Bo Gum with overwhelming support ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO When Life Gives You Tangerines wins the Best Drama award Netflix hit When Life Gives You Tangerines, inspired by a real-life Jeju couple and starring Park Bo Gum and IU in the lead roles, has won the Baeksang Award in the Best Drama category. …

Kim Soo Hyun ranks top 3 in star power ranking, trails Byeon Woo Seok; gains fan support amid dating scandal

Kim Soo Hyun ranks top 3 in star power ranking, trails Byeon Woo Seok; gains fan support amid dating scandal

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The Queen of Tears actor Kim Soo Hyun has managed to grab the 3rd spot in Star Ranking’s weekly male actor category, despite the ongoing controversy. Controversy For the past couple of months, South Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun has been in the midst of controversy with the late actress Kim Sae Ron. However, despite losing brand endorsements, defamation, legal cases, and projects, the actor’s power remains undeterred. Star Ranking As per reports by Allkpop, Kim Soo Hyun has managed to grab the 3rd spot in Star Ranking’s weekly male actor category. The Queen of Tears actor bagged 11,546 votes in the 110th round of the poll, replacing actor Kim Nam Gil, who acquired the same spot in the 109th round. At that time, Kim Soo-Hyun received 7th place and received only 540 votes. 3rd place Kim Soo Hyun has jumped to 3rd place, while Lee Jun Ho tops the list with 40,302 votes, and Byun Woo Seok secures 2nd place with 24,208 votes, in the latest Star Ranking poll. This marked a significant rise …

Baeksang Awards 2025 nominated K-dramas streaming in India: Full list of where to watch | Web-series News

Baeksang Awards 2025 nominated K-dramas streaming in India: Full list of where to watch | Web-series News

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Nominees for South Korea’s prestigious award ceremony in the field of art and entertainment, Baeksang 2025, were announced a few days ago. Byeon Woo Seok’s Lovely Runner and IU’s latest Netflix hit When Life Gives You Tangerines, are currently tied neck to neck—and so are the lead stars, who’ve both clinched nominations in major categories. But apart from these two front-runners, this year’s list also includes some underrated gems that made it to the Best Drama category. The eligibility window covers dramas and films that aired or were released between April 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025. To be considered, at least one-third of a program had to be broadcast within that period. And if you’re wondering where to stream them, here’s a proper breakdown. Byeon Woo Seok’s Lovely Runner tvN’s Lovely Runner was 2024’s mega-hit K-drama that forced OTT giant Netflix to bow down to its popularity, despite reportedly refusing the deal at first. The show, starring Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon, shattered streaming records on VIKI, and Netflix jumped at the …

Kim Soo Hyun, Cha Eunwoo no match for Byeon Woo Seok: Prada man retains top model brand, defeats BTS, Blackpink | Web Series

Kim Soo Hyun, Cha Eunwoo no match for Byeon Woo Seok: Prada man retains top model brand, defeats BTS, Blackpink | Web Series

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There’s no separating Byeon Woo Seok from fashion. The former model-turned-K-drama star and natural fashionista once again retained his top advertisement model brand rank. Additionally, the beloved South Korean hunk has also risen to the ranks to take the lead on the February 2025 Rising Star Brand Reputation board. Byeon Woo Seok has again defeated his K-drama colleagues Kim Soo Hyun and Cha Eunwoo for the top advertisement model rank. (Instagram ) #PRADAFW25XByeonWooSeok trends on X Though once reported rejected by Prada, the Lovely Runner standout was officially named the high-end fashion brand’s ambassador a few months ago. The applause-worthy development poetically paved the way for him to make headlines at the Prada 2025 F/W, Milan Fashion Week in Italy, this week. Despite donning what may otherwise seem like an ordinary striped look as the front-row audience member, Woo Seok stood out as a stellar presence at the women’s collection fashion show on Feb 27. Subsequently, the actor’s name and other similar tags related to his striking appearance in Milan ruled over X trends. Also …

Byeon Woo Seok beats buddy Kim Soo Hyun, co-star Kim Hye Yoon, Cha Eunwoo and even BTS for top model rank | Web Series

Byeon Woo Seok beats buddy Kim Soo Hyun, co-star Kim Hye Yoon, Cha Eunwoo and even BTS for top model rank | Web Series

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Rising star Byeon Woo Seok has yet again emerged as the champion of the monthly advertisement model brand reputation rankings. Defeating several fellow K-drama stars, including his new good friend Kim Soo Hyun and even his Lovely Runner co-star Kim Hye Yoon, the beloved actor has expanded his top-scoring position for the third consecutive month. Even before his landing rank #1 in November 2024, the Record of Youth standout continued clinching one of the leading ranks on the monthly rankings. Byeon Woo Seok with Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Hye Yoon at the 2024 Asia Artist Awards in December. (Instagram ) Also read | Lovely Runner 2.0? Byeon Woo Seok says yes to Kim Hye Yoon reunion after ‘Best Couple’ tag According to the Korean Business Research Institute’s evaluation of the brand reputation for advertisement models, Byeon Woo Seok clinched a cumulative index score of 3,336,641 in January 2025. The final ranks were determined through calculations of the total brand reputation index for this month on the basis of the popular Hallyu advertisement models’ participation, …

Byeon Woo Seok on Kim Soo Hyun bromance after QOT star’s public confession they ‘like each other’: ‘We’ve become…’ | Web Series

Byeon Woo Seok on Kim Soo Hyun bromance after QOT star’s public confession they ‘like each other’: ‘We’ve become…’ | Web Series

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Byeon Woo Seok has bared his heart about his heartwarming friendship with his newest K-drama buddy Kim Soo Hyun. Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Soo Hyun’s 2024 Asia Artist Awards interaction went viral in December. (Instagram @byeonwooseok) A month ago, the leading K-town men, whose back-to-back tvN dramas, Kim’s Queen of Tears and Byeon’s Lovely Runner set TV ratings and reviews ablaze with fans’ love working as the buzzworthy fuel, came face-to-face at the 2024 Asia Artist Awards. Also read | Love Scout K-drama cracks highest miniseries ratings of the week; Kim Hye Soo’s Unmasked breaks OTT records Kim Soo Hyun and Byeon Woo Seok’s ‘spilling the tea’ viral moment from Asia Artist Awards 2024 The unexpected pair instantly sparked bromance speculations as a video of them intensely leaning over their respective couches and whispering in each other’s ears went viral. Fans couldn’t stop raving about their cute laughter-filled, tea-spilling interaction, screaming, “Friendship goals.” Although the moment was caught on camera, fans were curious to find out what the beloved duo had bonded over. The …