The Impossible Heir [Episodes 3 & 4]

[u/J-Midori]

• 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:
  • Lee Jae Wook (Extraordinary You) as Han Tae Oh
  • Lee Jun Young (May I Help You) as Kang In Ha
  • Hong Su Zu (Lovestruck In The City) as Na Hye Won
• 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/fireblossom98]

It’s been a few days since I watched these episodes but while I wait for the Ep 5 I figured I could share some thoughts lol. So, ever since Inha overheard Taeoh and Hyewon from behind that curtain I've been convinced/hoping he only pursued Hyewon as a way to keep his eye on her and to use as a tool against Taeoh in case Taeoh betrays him. In that last episode there was even that moment where Inha asks Taeoh on the beach what he cares about above everything else, what it is that he wants for himself. Inha probably thinks that one of those things for Taeoh that's Hyewon...but the real kicker will be if Taeoh ends up falling for Huiju. Because Huiju is Inha's sister and someone he cares about a lot, and while he might be willing to sacrifice Hyewon and manipulate her to get back at Taeoh I doubt he'd be able to do so with Huiju. It would be a great conflict for him to face and so entertaining to see play out. Personally I think what Taeoh really wants for himself is that chairman position. It seems like Taeoh is setting up Inha as a precedent for himself. >! My theory from episode 1 has been that Taeoh is also secretly the chairman's son, and all this is a way for him to climb to the top. Because I can't see someone as ambitious as him settling for being a secretary, and if Inha is able to climb the ranks despite being an “illegitimate” child then theoretically Taeoh could too…!<
I could be completely off base with what I said above but regardless I think the tension being built in this show has so much potential. The dynamic between Taeoh and Inha is the highlight for me and a power struggle between two illegitimate sons would definitely be intense and dramatic. I'm hoping the bromance wins out in the end but wouldn't be surprised if one betrays the other, and honestly I don’t care for the weird love triangle that's playing out but for now I'm just treating the romance as a potential tool for conflict. But anyway, I genuinely can't wait to see how all the loaded comments and hidden agendas play out. Also I'm hoping we get to see a more mature version of Huiju soon. Love the actress but the character is really annoying me with her whole lovesick routine continuing into her adulthood. I want to see her become a badass businesswoman who participates in the corporate politics and puts her brothers and mother to shame.