Perfect Crown Episode 7 Review: Buried Secrets Come Out

Episode 6 builds the emotional tension between Hee-ju and Prince Yian, as their fake marriage starts to blur into something more real. Just when their walls begin to crack, a charged moment between them shifts everything, setting the stage for the explosive events of Episode 7.

Perfect Crown Episode 7 runtime is 70 minutes.

Perfect Crown Episode 7 Review

What Happened In This Episode?

We jump right in after Yian and Hee-ju’s kiss. Both of them feel awkward, but we know Yian is thrilled. Hee-ju is clearly overwhelmed, and the episode moves; she even thinks she needs an exorcism as her heart races for Yian. With their dynamic, uplifting presence, we clearly see that their romance is sparkling with lovely glances and great chemistry.

We see more of the social pressures that surround Hee-ju and Yian’s marriage. For Hee-ju, the corporate responsibilities pile up. She even transfers her shares to her brother Tae-joo as a strategy. Yian manages the royal pressure and takes up all the duties of setting the wedding date and the location. Physically, Yian and Hee-ju seem to get closer, but emotionally, their minds are still loaded with fears. During the health check-up scene, Yian admits that the kiss they shared has a meaning to them, but Hee-ju awkwardly denies it and says it was just a momentary event. Ouch, this breaks Yian’s heart.

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As the wedding day arrives, more conflicts arise. A new flashback reveals that the royal palace has a secret that will actually change the succession line. On the other side, Hee-ju and her dad have a confrontation, leaving her feeling numb. On the occasional day, just when things seem to go all good, Hee-ju collapses during the celebration, and the episode ends.

Performances

IU, as Hee-ju, is definitely a visual feast to watch. She really feels and looks stunning in the Royal outfit. Apart from that, the way IU carries Hee-ju’s trauma and the confidence is so pleasing to watch. When she denies Yian’s feelings, we can clearly see that she does like him, but since they’ve planned to divorce in the future, she’s trying her best not to cause him any issues.

Woo-seok as Yian is again such a bliss to see. He really best fits the character of a Prince. His subtle expressions and his powerful way of protecting Hee-ju will definitely make the viewers yearn to have someone like him. I most definitely did. His character promises sincerity, and he also emits the child-like heart that he truly has.

Themes

Love is complex, and that’s exactly what we’re focusing on in this episode. Hee-ju does like Yian, but her feelings are too important to her that she doesn’t want to get hurt. Since they planned for an eventual divorce in the future, Hee-ju is ensuring that her feelings don’t leave her abandoned, just like how her dad did.

Yian, however, is a man who will go to any lengths to take care of the ones he loves. He truly wishes to make Hee-ju happy, but his feelings are putting stress on Hee-ju’s already going issues.

Another major theme is identity. Hee-ju struggles with her place both in her family and within the royal world, but thanks to Yian, somehow, she is trying to keep herself sane. She has too many struggles both in the corporate and royal world, but Yian ensures to ease her pain. But Yian himself is struggling with his share of identity, so Hee-ju has to set things straight and give that man the redemption he deserves.

Direction and Editing

The way the direction focuses on the romance with tension seems effective. The yacht scene sets the whole episode in an intimate vibe, promising that the main leads are going to steal glances and also lose their breath when they see each other. The chemistry is oozing whenever the two come into contact.

That said, the wedding sequence is beautifully executed. The grand setting mixed with the emotional conflicts, and the final kick that is Hee-ju collapsing, sets the episode on the right track, which makes the viewers wait for the next episode to know what’s next.

What is it missing?

Despite its strengths, the episode has its holes. The political point of interest surrounding the royal edict is fascinating but not explored in enough detail. It feels like a major plot point that deserves more screen time, but it has been shortened.

Additionally, while the romantic tension is compelling, I feel like they’ve already sped up their kiss scenes and other physical intimacy. Hence, one full-blown, in-depth conversation between them could really make a difference.

Final Thoughts

Episode 7 captures the perfect balance between personal needs and societal expectations. The quiet moments between Yian and Hee-ju show how things left unsaid can flourish into something much more meaningful. The pacing of the series seems okay, but it could be a bit better. Hee-ju’s collapse on her wedding day allows space for more conflicts.

So far, the series seems to be developing much better with the right amount of political issues, corporate subplots and of course, romance. Let’s see how the next episodes flourish.

Also read:

• Perfect Crown Season 1 Review
• Perfect Crown Episode 6 Review: Buried Secrets Come Out