Byeon Woo-seok and IU handwritten an Apology regarding the controversy over Historical negationism in the drama 'Perfect Crown'.
As the MBC drama *Perfect Crown* became embroiled in a controversy over Historical negationism, lead actors Byeon Woo-seok and IU bowed their heads in Apology to viewers through their respective statements. Both actors acknowledged that they had failed to deeply consider the historical context and accuracy of the work, expressing their sense of responsibility and remorse.
Byeon Woo-seok apologized via his social media for not adequately examining the historical significance of the work and stated that he would approach his acting with greater caution in the future. IU also expressed her regret for failing to demonstrate responsible behavior as a lead actress, stating that she would humbly accept the viewers' criticism and reflect on herself.
This controversy stemmed from viewers pointing out that the use of the expression "Cheonse" (meaning "a thousand years") and issues with the historical accuracy of the clothing in the king's coronation scene undermined Korea's independent status. The production team acknowledged the lack of historical accuracy and announced that they would revise the audio and subtitles for the problematic scenes.
Stars Address Historical Accuracy Concerns in 'Perfect Crown'
Lead actors IU and Byeon Woo-seok have issued formal apologies following public criticism regarding historical inaccuracies and distortion in the drama 'Perfect Crown'. Both actors acknowledged a lack of deep consideration for the historical context of their roles and expressed regret for failing to meet audience expectations.
Production Team Responds to Controversy
The production team of 'Perfect Crown' admitted to errors in depicting royal ceremonies and terminology, which viewers pointed out as undermining historical sovereignty. In response, the team has committed to editing audio and subtitles in VOD and OTT versions to address these concerns.