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The Impossible Heir

The Impossible Heir (Korean: ๋กœ์–„๋กœ๋”) is a 2024 South Korean revenge drama workplace thriller television series written by Choi Won, directed by Min Yeon-hong, and starring Lee Jae-wook, Lee Jun-young, and Hong Su-zu. It is about a story of minor leaguers trying to take the throne of South Korea's largest conglomerate. It was released worldwide on Disney+ from February 28, to April 3, 2024, every Wednesday.[5][6]

Synopsis

Kang In-ha, who leaves his life of poverty behind after learning that he is an illegitimate son of a conglomerate owner. Shunned by the members of his new family, In-ha enlists the help of his childhood friend Han Tae-oh to come up with a plan to take over the company and seize their spots at the top of society.[7]

Cast and characters

Main

Son of a murderer father. He has a cold-blooded personality.
An illegitimate son of Kangoh Group.
Daughter of a debt collector.

Supporting

The first son of Kangoh Group and chairman of Kangoh Resort.
In-joo's father who is chairman of Kangoh Group.
In-joo's stepmother and Jung-mo's wife.
The second son of Kangoh Group.
  • Kim Young-joo as Yoon Hyang-mi[12]
Hye-won's mother.
Tae-oh's teacher when he was a university professor and becomes the director of the Co-Prosperity Cooperation Center.
Jung-mo's youngest daughter who falls in love with Tae-oh.

Production

Filming began in 2023, and the series reportedly cost โ‚ฉ20 billion (US$17.48 million).[17]

References

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