IU And Byeon Woo Seok Personally Apologize For Controversy Involving “Perfect Crown”

The leading actors of “Perfect Crown” have apologized for controversy involving the drama’s content.

Set in an alternate universe where modern-day Korea is a constitutional monarchy, “Perfect Crown” is a drama about the marriage between Seong Hui Ju (IU), a chaebol heiress who has everything but is only a commoner in status, and Grand Prince Ian (Byeon Woo Seok), a prince who has nothing despite being the son of the king.

Episode 11 of “Perfect Crown” that aired on May 15 faced criticism for depictions that made the drama’s setting—a constitutional monarchy of South Korea—appear as if it were a vassal state of China. The episode featured the coronation of Grand Prince Ian, the second son of the royal family, as the new King. During the ceremony, the subjects shouted “Cheonse” (a thousand years)—a term used by vassal states—instead of “Manse” (ten thousand years), which is the symbol of an independent nation. Furthermore, it was pointed out that Grand Prince Ian wore a guryumyeonryugwan (a crown worn by Chinese subjects) rather than the shipimyeonryugwan (a twelve-tasseled crown) worn by emperors of independent nations.

As the controversy grew, the production team issued an official apology on May 16, stating, “We take the criticism that we have undermined our nation’s sovereign status very seriously.”

On May 18, actors IU and Byeon Woo Seok took to their personal Instagram accounts to apologize for the controversy.

IU wrote the following post:

Hello.

This is IU, who played the role of Seong Hui Ju in “Perfect Crown.”

Over the past few days, I have carefully read each and every comment that many viewers left.

As a lead actor of the drama, I feel I failed to show a responsible attitude and ended up causing great disappointment, and I am deeply sorry. Even now, my heart feels very heavy.

Regarding the various issues of historical verification in the drama that viewers pointed out, I sincerely reflect and apologize—without excuse—for having gone into my acting without thinking more deeply about them.

Because this was a drama in which it was important to convey imagination grounded in our own history and the traditional beauty of Korea, I should have read the script more carefully and studied more as an actor, but I did not, and I am ashamed of myself for that. I did not have a proper sense of the issues in advance. I apologize.

Thank you to everyone who watched the drama until the end and did not hold back from speaking up.

I will always remember the valuable criticism and opinions you sent, and going forward, I will be IU who approaches projects with an even more cautious and thorough attitude. I apologize once again.

Byeon Woo Seok shared a handwritten letter about the matter:

Hello, this is actor Byeon Woo Seok.

Over the weekend, I was worried and concerned that my words might end up causing further harm. With a heavy heart, I am writing this to those who have felt discomfort and concern because of the drama.

In the process of filming and acting in this drama, I did not think enough about what the historical context and meaning contained in it were and how that might be received by the viewers. Through the words of the viewers, I have been led to reflect and look back on myself, and as an actor I have once again deeply taken to heart that I need to approach my work with greater responsibility—considering not only the acting but also the message and context carried by the production.

I sincerely apologize.

I would also like to thank once again everyone who has cared for “Perfect Crown” and Grand Prince Ian and offered advice. Going forward, I will become an actor who takes on projects with an even more cautious and thoughtful attitude. I apologize.

Sincerely,
Byeon Woo Seok

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BLACKPINK’s Jisoo’s Legal Representative Releases Statement Addressing Family-Related Controversy

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo’s legal representative has issued an official statement addressing recent speculation surrounding a family-related controversy.

On April 16, reports emerged that the older brother of a well-known girl group member, identified as Mr. A, had been arrested on charges of sexually molesting a female broadcast jockey (BJ). As speculation grew that the individual in question was Jisoo’s older brother, additional allegations surfaced. A person identifying herself as Mr. A’s wife claimed on social media that she had experienced domestic violence during their marriage.

In response, on April 20, attorney Eun Hyun Ho of Kim & Chang, the legal representative for Jisoo’s agency BLISSOO, released an official statement clarifying that both the artist and the company are not connected to the matter.

This is attorney Eun Hyun Ho of Kim & Chang, legal representative for BLISSOO.

We express our deep regret over the indiscriminate spread of content that associates the artist and BLISSOO with a family-related matter, as well as the circulation of false information that damages the artist’s reputation through certain media reports, online communities, and social media.

First, the matter currently being raised is entirely unrelated to the artist and BLISSOO. Much of the information circulating online consists of unverified speculation or clearly false claims.

The artist began her trainee life at a young age and has lived independently for many years, apart from her family. As such, she is not in a position to be aware of or involved in the private matters of the individual in question.

Additionally, during the preparatory stages of establishing BLISSOO, the artist did receive limited advice and assistance from family members in the form of relaying communications during discussions with relevant parties. However, at no point—then or now—have family members received compensation from BLISSOO or participated in any management or decision-making processes. Since then, the company has been operated entirely independently, without any involvement from family members.

In particular, claims circulating in some media outlets and online stating that “the individual co-founded the company with the artist” or that “the individual serves as part of BLISSOO’s management or as its CEO” are entirely false. We clearly state that the individual has no legal or managerial ties to BLISSOO.

Furthermore, neither BLISSOO nor the artist has provided any financial or legal support to the individual, nor do they have any plans to do so in the future. The artist also has no communication or involvement with the individual regarding this matter.

Despite this, the continued dissemination of false information, as well as the use of the artist’s name, likeness, or image in connection with unrelated matters, constitutes a clear violation of rights and defamation.

Accordingly, our legal team strongly warns that we will take all available civil and criminal legal action without delay against the following acts:

1. The creation and distribution of content containing false information and defamatory claims
2. The use of the artist’s name, likeness, or image in unrelated matters
3. The publication or creation of content based on unverified or speculative information

In particular, we make it clear that we will respond firmly—without leniency or settlement—to those who repeatedly or maliciously create and disseminate such content.

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