Perfect Crown Blu-ray CANCELLED: Heartbroken International Fans Demand Exclusive Release Outside South Korea

Perfect Crown, starring IU and Byeon Woo-Seok, emerged as one of the biggest K-drama successes of 2026 despite a massive controversy that hit the MBC historical drama towards its finale. The show, which released on May 16 on Disney+ across several countries, finally landed on the Indian OTT via JioHotstar only recently. However, the backlash around the show has seemingly not died. In a latest update, the ongoing trouble took another significant turn, with the production team officially cancelling plans for a Blu-ray release. The move follows months of criticism for alleged historical inaccuracies that sparked widespread debate among viewers and historians.No Blu-ray for Perfect CrownThe cancellation was announced by Perfect Crown's promotional

team. This marks an end of what would have been a collector's edition release for fans. Last month, the Blu-ray package was briefly on pre-order through a major online retailer for 259,800 KRW. But the project soon came under renewed scrutiny as criticism of the drama grew.

About Perfect Crown controversyIU and Byeon Woo Seok play the leads in Perfect Crown, which garnered attention for its ambitious storytelling and star-studded cast during its airing. However, the series was also accused of distorting historical facts and presenting events in a way that many viewers found inaccurate. The debate became large enough to overshadow online conversations and critics said the drama mishandled important historical material.South Korean viewers were also angry over the decision to continue with Blu-ray pre-orders during the ongoing controversy. Many wondered if the production team should have been trying to sell premium merchandise while the public's unhappiness still remained unresolved. The Blu-ray project was thus seen as an extension of the broader conversation around the series.

Fans react to the cancellationThe cancellation has been met with mixed reactions depending on the audience. The decision was applauded by many viewers in South Korea, who said it reflected public sentiment over the historical issues raised during the drama's run. Others felt the cancellation was bound to happen because the production couldn't address concerns sooner.However, the decision was met with disappointment from international fans. Many viewers outside South Korea were hoping for a physical release, which would have contained behind-the-scenes material, interviews and maybe unreleased footage from the production. Some fans even demanded a limited international release, in the face of the domestic backlash.The controversy has already had a visible impact on the legacy of the drama. IU and Byeon Woo Seok, along with the production team, had already made public apologies over viewer concerns, acknowledging the criticism and attempting to quell rising public anger.