MC Mong addresses IU’s apology over 'Perfect Crown' controversy: “Why is she the one apologizing? Celebrities are the weak ones”

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Singer MC Mong mentioned the apology statements made by the actors regarding the historical distortion controversy surrounding 'Perfect Crown' in his third livestream.

On the 20th, MC Mong held a livestream through his personal account.

While talking about allegations that MBC PDs and Cha Junyoung violated Korea's Improper Solicitation and Graft Act, he also brought up MBC's recent drama 'Perfect Crown,' which recently caught up in a historical distortion controversy.

Previously, IU personally posted an apology statement when the controversy over historical distortion in the drama escalated.

Regarding this, MC Mong said, "Why is IU the one bowing her head when the staff members who caused the historical distortion aren't taking responsibility?" He added, "Celebrities whose faces are publicly known are in the weaker position here."

Recently, drama 'Perfect Crown' faced criticism over alleged historical distortion due to lines such as 'Cheonse' and scenes featuring Chinese-style royal etiquette.

As the controversy intensified, lead actors IU and Byun Wooseok posted handwritten apology letters on the 18th, while director Park Joonhwa tearfully apologized during an interview with reporters the following day.

Screenwriter Yoo Jiwon also separately posted an apology statement, meaning the actors, director, and writer all publicly apologized over the controversy.