On April 14, a video titled “I Still Want More (Status) | Behind the Scenes of Perfect crown” was uploaded to IU’s YouTube channel. In the video, IU introduced herself in character, saying: “I am Seong Hui Ju, a ninth grade student at Vermilion Bird Palace,” completely immersing himself in the role he was supposed to play that day.
Preparing to act like a 16-year-old student, IU (32) laughed shyly and admitted: “Isn’t that a bit much?” She revealed that she initially suggested to the director and writer that they cast a younger actress instead. However, he explained, “They said the younger version’s screen time is short but important, so they wanted me to do it myself,” sharing the behind-the-scenes story of how she ended up taking on the role.
Scenes from the filming were also revealed, showing IU transformed into her 16-year-old character in a school uniform. Despite the age difference, she showed off her look effortlessly, leaving viewers impressed with how natural and convincing she looked, further cementing her reputation for excellence. “ageless beauty”.
Meanwhile the drama Perfect crownpremiering on April 10, it drew 8.2% viewership in the Seoul metropolitan area and 7.8% nationwide, ranking first among Friday and Saturday dramas and proving to be one of the most anticipated hits of the first half of 2026.
Sources: Daum
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