Ahead Of Perfect Crown Finale, IU's Remark On Love Turns Focus On Boyfriend Lee Jong-Suk

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Crown's finale, Episode 12, is scheduled to air on May 16, 2026. The 12-episode romantic series, starring IU and Byeon Woo-Seok, revolves around an arranged marriage, which gradually develops into a tense royal thriller. Perfect Crown is expected to bring an end to the struggle for the throne in its final episode. The K-drama has been receiving widespread attention and love from fans all over the world. Amid this, singer and actress IU opened up about love as she continues her public relationship with actor Lee Jong-Suk.

IU comments on love

IU’s official YouTube channel shared a behind-the-scenes footage from Perfect Crown, titled 'Tears over this week’s final episode. ‘Perfect Crown’ Behind-the-Scenes.' The video shows IU performing an emotional performance as her character Seong Hui-Ju on set.

During this, IU was seen commenting on love as she shared, "Seeing someone wanting to be understood means they might not fully love yet" and added that love is not something that depends on being understood. When producers asked if this view is IU's own or her character's, she clarified, "It's my philosophy." She also says that her character Seong Hui-Ju probably hasn't developed such a belief yet, because she's never experienced true love. This comments came while IU is continuing a public relationship with Lee Jong-Suk.

About IU and Lee Jong-Suk

IU and Lee Jong-Suk are among South Korea’s most beloved celebrity couples. They officially confirmed their relationship in December 2022, following years of a close friendship. As of May 2026, they have been together for over three years, keeping their romance low-key yet steadfast, having built it on years of professional collaboration and mutual support for each other’s careers. They first met as co-hosts on SBS's Inkigayo in 2012. They went public in December 2022, with Lee Jong-Suk describing his feelings for IU as having grown from a long-term "crush" and close friendship. He was also spotted attending IU's concerts, including the Golden Hour concert, and supporting her music.

About Perfect Crown

The rom-com K-drama Perfect Crown is set in a modern-day Korean constitutional monarchy. The series follows Seong Hui-Ju (IU), a formidable chaebol heiress, and Grand Prince Yi An (Byeon Woo-Seok), a solitary royal, who enter a contract marriage to secure power and social standing, only to unexpectedly fall in love. Directed by Park Joon-Hwa, this 12-episode drama seamlessly combines romantic comedy with high-stakes political intrigue.