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 | |
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 Promotional poster | |
| Hangul | 로얄로더 |
| Literal meaning | Royal Loader |
| Revised Romanization | Ro-yallodeo |
| McCune–Reischauer | Royallodŏ |
| Genre |
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| Developed by | The Walt Disney Company Korea |
| Written by | Choi Won[3] |
| Directed by | |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Park Sung-il[4] |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | |
| Producers | |
| Cinematography | |
| Editors | |
| Running time | 51–65 minutes |
| Production companies | |
| Budget | ₩20 billion |
| Original release | |
| Network | Disney+ |
| Release | February 28 – April 3, 2024 |
Synopsis
editKang 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
editMain
edit- Lee Jae-wook as Han Tae-oh[8]
- Son of a murderer father. He has a cold-blooded personality.
- Lee Jun-young as Kang In-ha[8]
- An illegitimate son of Kangoh Group.
- Hong Su-zu as Na Hye-won[8]
- Daughter of a debt collector.
Supporting
edit- Han Sang-jin as Kang In-ju[9]
- The first son of Kangoh Group and chairman of Kangoh Resort.
- Choi Jin-ho as Kang Jung-mo[10]
- In-joo's father who is chairman of Kangoh Group.
- Kim Ho-jung as Jang Geum-seok[10]
- In-joo's stepmother and Jung-mo's wife.
- Lee Ji-hoon as Kang Seong-ju[11]
- The second son of Kangoh Group.
- Kim Young-joo as Yoon Hyang-mi[12]
- Hye-won's mother.
- Ko Chang-seok as Chae Dong-wook[13]
- Tae-oh's teacher when he was a university professor and becomes the director of the Co-Prosperity Cooperation Center.
- Choi Hee-jin as Kang Hui-ju[14]
- Jung-mo's youngest daughter who falls in love with Tae-oh.
- Heo Nam-joon as Ha Myeong-jin[15]
- Jang Hyuk-jin as Chu Hyuk-jin: Jung-mo's secretary.[citation needed]
- Choi Byung-mo as Han Kil-su: Tae-oh's stepfather.[citation needed]
- Woo Hyun as village chief[citation needed]
Production
editFilming began in 2023, and the series reportedly cost ₩20 billion (US$17.48 million).[16]
References
edit- ^ Yeo, Gladys (February 5, 2024). "6 incredible upcoming K-dramas to watch in February 2024". NME. Archived from the original on February 12, 2024. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c d 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.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m The Impossible Heir. Episode 1. February 28, 2024. Disney+.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c 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.
- ^ 장, 수정. "한상진, '로얄로더' 출연 확정...이준영·이재욱과 호흡". Naver (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 2, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ "이지훈, '로얄로더' 출연...재벌 2세 변신". Naver (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 2, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
- ^ 김, 수진. "김영주, 디즈니+ '로얄로더' 출연 [공식]". Naver (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 6, 2024. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
