Hello drama fans, welcome back to AniWorldTV. This week was packed with exciting updates from the world of Korean and Chinese dramas. From record-breaking ratings and emotional controversies to major casting announcements and shocking sasaeng fan incidents, the entertainment industry gave fans a lot to talk about. Song Joong Ki is finally returning to KBS after nearly 10 years, IU once again touched hearts with a huge donation, and fans finally received a new update regarding Extraordinary Attorney Woo Season 2. So without wasting any time, let’s dive into the biggest drama news of the week.
Perfect Crown Ends With Record Ratings While My Royal Nemesis Keeps Rising
MBC’s historical romance drama Perfect Crown officially ended its run with its highest-ever nationwide rating of 13.8%, making it one of the most talked-about dramas of the season. The series started with a solid 7.8% and quickly entered double-digit ratings by episode 4. Throughout its run, the drama consistently remained popular both in Korea and internationally through Disney+.
Meanwhile, SBS rom-com My Royal Nemesis continues to gain momentum. Episode 4 achieved a new personal best rating of 6%, showing steady growth since its premiere. Internationally, the drama also dominated Netflix’s Global Top 10 Non-English Shows ranking in several countries, including India, Japan, Brazil, and South Korea.
Other dramas also remained active on streaming charts this week. JTBC’s We Are All Trying Here entered its final week of airing, while tvN’s Filing for Love continued maintaining strong international popularity despite fluctuating ratings.
IU once again proved why she is one of the most loved celebrities in Korea. On her 33rd birthday, the singer and actress donated 300 million won under the name “IUaena,” combining her own name with her fan club name.
According to her agency, the donation will support patients struggling financially, children and teenagers in need of educational help, elderly people living alone, vulnerable single-mother families, and people with disabilities.
Fans praised IU once again for her consistent charitable activities. Over the years, she has regularly donated during birthdays, anniversaries, and holiday seasons. She is currently receiving massive attention for her leading role in Perfect Crown alongside Byeon Woo Seok.
Perfect Crown Production Team Apologizes Over Historical Controversy
Even though Perfect Crown ended successfully, the drama recently became involved in controversy regarding historical inaccuracies shown in episode 11. Korean viewers criticized the coronation scene involving Grand Prince Yi An, arguing that the ceremonial details used in the scene symbolically lowered the nation’s sovereign status.
The controversy mainly focused on the use of the phrase “Cheonse” instead of “Manse” and the use of “Guryu Myeongwan,” which some viewers believed represented a tributary kingdom rather than an independent sovereign nation.
As criticism intensified online, the production team released a formal apology, admitting they failed to carefully examine historical customs and promising to revise the relevant audio and subtitle scenes for future broadcasts and streaming versions.
Jung Kyung Ho and Jeon Yeo Been Confirmed for New Romance Drama
A brand-new K-drama titled Tempting Romance officially confirmed its lead cast this week. The drama stars Jung Kyung Ho as Na Yi Joon, a famous news anchor dealing with early andropause while facing the biggest career crisis of his life.
Jeon Yeo Been will play Seo Hae Yoon, a bold writer obsessed with ratings and sensational news stories. As the two characters work together to save a struggling TV program, old feelings between them slowly begin to return.
The drama also confirmed Choi Dae Hoon and Kang Mal Geum as supporting cast members. Tempting Romance is currently scheduled to premiere in the first half of 2027.
Song Joong Ki Returns to KBS After 10 Years
One of the biggest headlines this week was Song Joong Ki’s return to KBS dramas for the first time in nearly a decade. The actor has officially been cast in the upcoming romantic comedy Love Cloud.
The story follows two former aviation trainees who reunite after seven years in Jeju Island, with one working as an air traffic controller and the other becoming a pilot. Song Joong Ki will play Kang Woo Joo, while actress Park Ji Hyun is reportedly in talks for the female lead role.
Fans are especially excited because Song Joong Ki’s last KBS drama was the legendary 2016 hit Descendants of the Sun, which became one of the most successful Korean dramas worldwide.
Fan Cheng Cheng’s Studio Announces Legal Action Against Sasaeng Fans
Chinese star Fan Cheng Cheng’s agency released a serious statement regarding repeated stalking and privacy invasion carried out by underage sasaeng fans. According to the statement, the individuals leaked personal information, followed the actor to hotels, entered restricted hotel floors, and even attempted to approach his private room.
The agency revealed that police were already involved and evidence including surveillance footage and recordings had been collected. The studio also confirmed that legal action would continue despite the individuals being minors.
The incident once again sparked major discussions online regarding celebrity privacy and the dangerous behavior of obsessive fans in the entertainment industry.
Extraordinary Attorney Woo Season 2 Still Not Confirmed
Director Yoo In Shik recently shared new comments regarding Extraordinary Attorney Woo Season 2, and fans may need to wait longer than expected. During an interview discussing his new Netflix drama The WONDERfools, the director explained that many factors still need to align before Season 2 can happen.
He mentioned that the world and society have changed significantly since Season 1 aired, and the production team wants to carefully consider how the story should continue. While the director acknowledged the immense love received by the series, he confirmed that Season 2 is not currently at a stage where official discussions can begin.
Even so, many fans remain hopeful that Park Eun Bin will eventually return as Woo Young Woo.
Namkoong Min’s New Thriller Drama Gets Official Premiere Date
Namkoong Min’s upcoming thriller drama The Husband finally confirmed its premiere date this week. KBS announced that the drama will officially premiere on July 4.
The thriller tells the story of Kang Tae Joo, a hospital director and former neurosurgeon who enters a dangerous life-or-death battle after his wife is kidnapped shortly before their divorce. Namkoong Min will star alongside Lee Seol in the intense psychological thriller.
Fans are already excited because this marks Namkoong Min’s return to KBS dramas after seven years since Doctor Prisoner. The drama is also included in Disney+’s 2026 lineup, increasing anticipation even further.
Drama news on AniWorldTV is covered using publicly available updates and information from sources like Soompi, MyDramaList, and Viki
Final Thoughts
This week delivered massive drama news for fans across the world. From emotional charity work by IU and exciting comeback announcements from Song Joong Ki to controversies surrounding Perfect Crown and updates about Extraordinary Attorney Woo Season 2, the drama industry continues to stay incredibly active in 2026.
Which drama news surprised you the most this week? Let us know in the comments, and keep following AniWorldTV for more weekly drama news, K-drama updates, anime news, and entertainment content.
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