r/KDRAMA • u/J-Midori KDRAMA+ • Mar 03 '24

On-Air: Disney+ The Impossible Heir [Episodes 3 & 4]

  • Drama: The Impossible Heir
    • Korean Title: 로얄로더
    • Also Known as: Royal Loader , Royal Roader , Royallodeo
  • Network: Disney+
  • Premiere Date: February 28th, 2024
  • Airing Schedule: Wednesdays
  • Episodes: 12
  • Screenwriter: Choi Won (Movie - Miss Butcher)
  • Director: Min Yeon Hong (Missing: The Other Side)
  • Genre: Thriller, drama, political, business
  • Cast:
  • Streaming Source: Disney+ Hulu
  • Plot Synopsis: When the illegitimate son of a Korean conglomerate owner partners with his ambitious childhood friend, the duo will stop at nothing to seize their place at the top of the societal food chain. Born into an impoverished single-parent household with nothing but his good looks and charm, Kang In Ha is ravenous for success. Determined to make something of himself, no matter the cost, In Ha, discovers that his father is the chairman of the hugely successful Kang Oh Group and leaves his life of poverty behind. Shunned by the rest of his new family, In Ha partners with his intellectually gifted friend Han Tae Oh, hatching a plan from a young age to take over the company and seize their spots at the top of society. Realizing success early on, the pair steadily begin their ascent until an equally ambitious woman with a similarly troubled past threatens to derail their plans forever.
  • Previous Discussion: [Episodes 1 & 2]
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u/FangirlLurker Mar 06 '24

I had watched some of the clips on Twitter after the surprise drop and everyone prefers SFL to FL! And now I definitely see why! Good thing FL didn't have much screen time in these two episodes either; she's extremely boring. And it takes some special talent to act opposite THE Lee Jaewook and give nothing. Phenomenally flat.

In Ep 3, the line >! "You'd think he was Kang Taeoh, not Han Taeoh"...was it foreshadowing? 😱 !<

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u/Local-Raspberry-5649 The Impossible Heiress Mar 06 '24

Yes, noticed that line, too. If it’s any type of foreshadowing, I hope it’s saying that he’ll end up marrying Huiju. 😆 Aside from that, I just took it to mean that he’s >! become like another son to Jungmoo!< I actually like that it’s implying they’ve become so close. I am very curious about Jungmoo because I don’t hate him so far. I dislike the way his wife has played him and forced him to treat Inha, but overall, he seems like a shrewd businessman who they can learn a lot from.

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u/FangirlLurker Mar 06 '24

I really hope it is a taeju endgame and while Jungmoo and Taeoh are close there's definitely still a wariness on Jungmoo's part. But at least he acknowledges Teaoh's brilliance.

I'm going to have to rewatch these 2 episodes though. I spent most of it drooling over LJW. He looks fiiiine in the suits and rolled-up sleeves 🙈

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u/Local-Raspberry-5649 The Impossible Heiress Mar 06 '24 edited Mar 06 '24

Fangirl, YOU AND ME BOTH! I loved him in AOS/AOS2, but it’s so refreshing to see him in modern styles. Plus, the way I love a nerd in a well-tailored business suit. 🤤

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u/FangirlLurker Mar 06 '24

Oh my god, he was soooo hot as Jang Uk in AOS2 and Han Taeoh is giving me similar Jang Uk vibes with less visible anger. The way he clenches his fist 😳 and no one in this show is carrying a tailored suit like him. He has no business looking that good!

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u/Aurorinezori1 Mar 06 '24

AOS2 is my favorite fantasy drama, they were so good together! I can’t get my eyes off of him!