After months of anticipation following their starring roles in some of Korea’s biggest series to date, IU and Byeon Woo-seok will debut exclusively on Disney+ in 2026 in an all-new Korean series titled “Perfect Crown.”
Announced at the Disney+ Originals Preview at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, “Perfect Crown” is set in a reimagined modern-day Korea that operates under a constitutional monarchy. A touching romantic comedy, the series follows the people’s favorite royal, Grand Prince Wan, as he becomes embroiled in a power struggle with other members of the royal family. With pressure on the prince to marry, he strikes up a marriage of convenience with Hee-ju, the heir to a Korean conglomerate — but while the pair work together to advance their own ends, things don’t go quite as smoothly as planned.
Previously titled “Wife of a 21st Century Grand Prince,” “Perfect Crown” stars IU (“When Life Gives You Tangerines,” “My Mister”) as Hee-ju, the second in line to inherit one of Korea’s biggest conglomerates, and Byeon Woo-seok (“Lovely Runner,” “Strong Girl Nam-soon”) as Grand Prince Wan. The series is directed by Park Joon-hwa (“Alchemy of Souls,” “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim”) and written by Yu Ain.
Held on November 13 at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, the 2025 Disney+ Originals Preview showcased the creative momentum of The Walt Disney Company, giving all in attendance an unprecedented glimpse at some of the Japanese, Korean, and global series set to debut on Disney+ through 2026 and beyond. Featuring guest appearances by some of the biggest creative names in entertainment from Hollywood, Korea, and Japan, the event underscored the company’s deepening commitment to bold, award-winning storytelling on Disney+.
Stay tuned for more information about “Perfect Crown,” coming soon to Disney+.
