Episode 10 of the Korean drama "Perfect crown" broadcast on May 9 on MBC recorded an average national rating of 13.3% and a regional rating of 13.5%, according to Nielsen Korea.
Perfect Crown" is not only the most watched program of all genres broadcast on Saturday, but the 13.3% figure has set a record high rating for the film since it aired.
In particular, the ending scene of episode 10 when IU in the role of Sung Hee Joo learns that Captain Lee Ahn played by Byeon Woo Seok is trapped in a burning building reached the highest minute rating of 15.4%.
In this episode, the relationship between Hee Joo and Captain Lee Ahn becomes even stronger amidst a series of dangers, and at the same time, the two also begin to look towards a new future.
After Hee Joo announced her divorce, Lee Ahn stayed alone and revealed all the emotions that had been suppressed for so long, he sank into a feeling of helplessness because he could not protect her from the royal family.
Finally, Lee Ahn decides to accept the will left by his deceased brother, finds his nephew, little king Lee Yoon, and demands to return the position that belonged to him.
In response, King Lee Yoon declared that he would return the throne to his uncle according to the ancestral will, causing the entire royal palace to be shaken.
While everyone was still in shock at the unexpected situation, Hee Joo met Lee Ahn to apologize for the lies that hurt him, and wanted to explain everything clearly.
However, Lee Ahn pushed Hee Joo away and said: "I didn't believe you". He was even more heartbroken when he discovered that she intended to bear all the criticisms alone and leave the royal palace.
Even so, Hee Joo still came to Lee Ahn again and for the first time confessed: "I like you", then gave him a kiss. Lee Ahn also used a deep kiss to respond to the confession.
Then, when Hee Joo asked about future plans, Lee Ahn finally confided about the burden in her heart related to the throne. She encouraged him: "Let's go to the end. I will be by your side".
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Min Jung Woo (Noh Sang Hyun) meets Empress Dowager Yoon Yi Rang and puts pressure on her to prevent the succession at all costs.
Because the king's imperial decree cannot be rejected more than 3 times, if the Lee Ahn Army really ascends the throne, Hee Joo will not be able to leave the royal palace. Min Jung Woo begins to reveal his true face when secretly colluding with Yoon Sung Won - who wants to eliminate Lee Ahn.
Not knowing about that conspiracy, Hee Joo was on her way to report the news to her family when she suddenly heard a loud explosion from afar. Feelings of insecurity arose, she immediately ran to the main hall.
At this time, the palace was engulfed in flames. Upon hearing that Lee Ahn was inside, Hee Joo fell into panic.
The flame that once took the life of the ancient king once once again threatened the Lee Ahn army, making the audience extremely curious about his fate in the sea of fire.
