The shocking leak of a contract marriage during a royal event sends the couple Hui Ju and Grand Prince Ian into a new crisis in Perfect Crown Episode 8. Hui Ju suddenly collapses, sending shockwaves through the palace.
Hui Ju was poisoned due to a mix-up of cups, targeting Grand Prince Ian instead. After she regains consciousness, Ian rushes to the hospital to be by her side. The exposure of the contract marriage has pushed the couple into turmoil.
This episode reached a peak rating of 14.6% during the scene where Ian protects Hui Ju from the press. The viewership rating for Episode 8 was 11.2%, making it the highest for the series so far.
Attention is now focused on who leaked the royal couple’s marriage contract and what lies ahead for Seong Huiju and Grand Prince Ian after their contract marriage was exposed. They share affectionate moments after overcoming the poisoning incident.
The series has gained popularity, rising from a viewership rating of 7.8% for its first episode to its current high. The fictional constitutional monarchy setting adds depth to this K-drama romance.
The next developments in this storyline will likely trigger intense confrontation within the royal family.