K-drama ‘Perfect Crown’ in Hot Water Over Joseon Ritual Portrayal

Hit K-drama 'Perfect Crown' (starring IU and Byeon Woo-seok) is facing backlash for depicting Joseon-era court rituals that critics say resemble Chinese imperial customs. The show was hugely successful ratings-wise, hitting 13.8% viewership, but the controversy could force it to repay government production funding. The real issue: depicting historical rituals in a modern fictional setting raised questions about cultural sensitivity among Korean audiences.