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The Impossible Heir

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The Impossible Heir
Promotional poster
Hangul
로얄로더
Literal meaningRoyal Loader
Revised RomanizationRo-yallodeo
McCune–ReischauerRoyallodŏ
Genre
Developed byThe Walt Disney Company Korea [ko]
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)

The Impossible Heir (Korean로얄로더) 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

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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

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Main

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

Supporting

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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

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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. ^ 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.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m 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. ^ 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.
  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. ^ 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.
  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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