The finale of Perfect Crown opened with intense chaos after a deadly explosion inside the palace counseling room. Grand Prince I-an was trapped in the fire, but Sung Hui-ju risked everything to save him.
She ran into the flames and successfully rescued him, though he stayed unconscious for days. As uncertainty grew, the nation feared the possibility of the death of its royal heir.
Perfect Crown Finale Betrayal: How Prime Minister Min Jeong-u Turned Against I-an?
While Hui-ju focused on protecting I-an, Prime Minister Min Jeong-u used the crisis to grow his political power. He tried to control public information and pushed for a regency under Dowager Queen Yun I-rang. However, after I-an woke up, deeper betrayals came to light.
Min Jeong-u's role in assassination attempts and palace conspiracies was eventually exposed, destroying his political career.
Did I-an Abolish The Monarchy In Perfect Crown? Finale Twist Explained
After ascending the throne, I-an made the most shocking decision of the series: he chose to abolish the monarchy entirely. His bold move faced resistance from powerful political leaders, especially Min Jeong-u.
But after Hui-ju exposed Min's crimes with a secret recording, public trust changed. A nationwide vote eventually ended the monarchy, permanently transforming the nation's political system.