The Impossible Heir

The Impossible Heir (Korean: 로얄로더) 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]

The Impossible Heir
Promotional poster
Hangul
로얄로더
Literal meaningRoyal Loader
Revised RomanizationRo-yallodeo
McCune–ReischauerRoyallodŏ
Genre
Developed byThe Walt Disney Company Korea
Written byChoi Won[3]
Directed by
  • Min Yeon-hong[3]
  • Lee Hyang-bong[4]
Starring
Music byPark Sung-il[4]
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes12
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Kang Bo-young[4]
  • Ahn Chang-ho[4]
  • Lee Hyang-bong[4]
  • Bae In-hyuk[4]
Cinematography
  • Jung Jin-ho[4]
  • Kim Young-kwang[4]
Editors
  • Choi Joong-won[4]
  • Choi So-hee[4]
Running time51–65 minutes
Production companies
  • Slingshot Studio Co., Ltd[3]
  • Neo Entertainment Co., Ltd.[3]
Budget₩20 billion
Original release
NetworkDisney+
ReleaseFebruary 28 (2024-02-28) –
April 3, 2024 (2024-04-03)

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

Main
  • Lee Jae-wook as Han Tae-oh: son of a murderer father. He has a cold-blooded personality.[8]
  • Lee Jun-young as Kang In-ha: an illegitimate son of Kangoh Group.[8]
  • Hong Su-zu as Na Hye-won: daughter of a debt collector.[8]

Supporting
  • Han Sang-jin as Kang In-ju: first son of Kangoh Group and chairman of Kangoh Resort.[9]
  • Choi Jin-ho as Kang Jung-mo: In-joo's father who is chairman of Kangoh Group.[10]
  • Kim Ho-jung as Jang Geum-seok: In-joo's stepmother and Jung-mo's wife.[10]
  • Lee Ji-hoon as Kang Seong-ju: second son of Kangoh Group.[11]
  • Kim Young-joo as Yoon Hyang-mi: Hye-won's mother.[12]
  • Ko Chang-seok as Chae Dong-wook: Tae-oh's teacher when he was a university professor and becomes the director of the Co-Prosperity Cooperation Center.[13]
  • Choi Hee-jin as Kang Hee-joo: Jung-mo's youngest daughter who falls in love with Tae-oh.[14]
  • Heo Nam-joon as Ha Myeong-jin[15]
  • Jang Hyuk-jin as Chu Hyuk-jin: Jung-mo's secretary.
  • Choi Byung-mo as Han Kil-su: Tae-oh's stepfather.
  • Woo Hyun as village chief

Production

Filming began in 2023, and the series reportedly cost ₩20 billion (US$17.48 million).[16]

References
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  2. Jung, Soo-jin (March 12, 2024). 왕관을 쓰려는 드라마 속 서자들, 재미 견인하는 고난을 견뎌라 [The bastards in the drama trying to wear the crown endure hardships that make them fun] (in Korean). Ize. Archived from the original on March 25, 2024. Retrieved April 15, 2024 – via Naver.
  3. Jang Da-hee (January 30, 2024). "이재욱X이준영 강렬한 욕망..'로얄로더', 2월 28일 디즈니+ 공개". MBC Entertainment (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 30, 2024. Retrieved January 30, 2024 – via Naver.
  4. The Impossible Heir. Episode 1. February 28, 2024. Disney+.
  5. Kim Saet-byeol (January 30, 2024). "이재욱X이준영 '로얄로더', 2월 28일 공개..."마이너리거 이야기"" [Lee Jae-wook X Lee Jun-young's "Royal Lauder" Revealed on February 28th... "Minor Leaguer Story"] (in Korean). The Fact. Archived from the original on January 30, 2024. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
  6. Jang Da-hee (January 8, 2024). "이재욱X이준영 '로얄로더', 2월 디즈니+ 공개..욕망의 질주 시작" [Lee Jae-wook X Lee Jun-young's "Royal Louder" Starts Disney+'s Open .. Desire in February] (in Korean). MBC Entertainment. Archived from the original on January 23, 2024. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  7. Jaehwa Bernardo (January 15, 2024). "Lee Jae-wook, Lee Jun-young join forces in revenge series 'The Impossible Heir'". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on January 21, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2024 – via News.ABS-CBN.com.
  8. Yoon Hyo-jeong (January 30, 2024). "이재욱·이준영, 배짱과 야망으로 뭉쳤다 '로얄로더' 2월 공개" (in Korean). News1. Archived from the original on January 31, 2024. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
  9. 장, 수정. "한상진, '로얄로더' 출연 확정...이준영·이재욱과 호흡". Naver (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 2, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  10. 함, 상범. "'믿보배' 한상진, 디즈니+ '로열로더'에서 스캔들 메이커 된다". Naver (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 2, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  11. "이지훈, '로얄로더' 출연...재벌 2세 변신". Naver (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 2, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  12. 김, 수진. "김영주, 디즈니+ '로얄로더' 출연 [공식]". Naver (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 6, 2024. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  13. "고창석, 디즈니+ '로얄로더' 뜬다". sports.khan.co.kr (in Korean). February 14, 2024. Archived from the original on February 15, 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  14. 장, 아름. "'로얄로더' 최희진, 재벌집 막내딸 됐다...이재욱 향한 폭주 예고". Naver (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 28, 2024. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  15. Noh Yu-jin (February 23, 2024). "[아티스트 돋보기] 허남준, 마이즈너, 그리고 아직 못다 한 이야기" (in Korean). Aju Economic Daily. Archived from the original on February 26, 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  16. Lee Kyung-ho (October 27, 2022). "[단독]이재욱·홍수주·이준영, '로얄로더' 주연..내년 첫 촬영" [[Exclusive] Jae-wook Lee, Su-joo Hong, Jun-young Lee, starring in 'Royal Loader'... First filming next year] (in Korean). MT Star News. Archived from the original on October 27, 2022. Retrieved October 27, 2022 – via Naver.
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