South Korean drama “Perfect Crown,” starring IU and Byeon Woo-seok, has landed in controversy after facing intense criticism over its alleged portrayal of distorted Korean history. The backlash has now escalated into a formal petition demanding the removal of the series from OTT platforms, with viewers accusing the makers of misrepresenting important historical events and cultural narratives.

Soon after the show premiered, several online communities and viewers began raising concerns about scenes and dialogues they claimed inaccurately depicted key moments from South Korea’s past. Critics alleged that the drama romanticised or altered historical facts in a way that could mislead audiences, especially younger viewers unfamiliar with the actual historical context. Social media platforms quickly became flooded with debates, criticism, and calls for accountability from the production team.