The Impossible Heir

The Impossible Heir 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.

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.

Main

 * Lee Jae-wook as Han Tae-oh
 * Son of a murderer father. He has a cold-blooded personality.


 * Lee Jun-young as Kang In-ha
 * An illegitimate son of Kangoh Group.


 * Hong Su-zu as Na Hye-won
 * Daughter of a debt collector.

Supporting

 * Han Sang-jin as Kang In-ju
 * The first son of Kangoh Group and chairman of Kangoh Resort.


 * Choi Jin-ho as Kang Jung-mo
 * In-joo's father who is chairman of Kangoh Group.


 * Kim Ho-jung as Jang Geum-seok
 * In-joo's stepmother and Jung-mo's wife.


 * Lee Ji-hoon as Kang Seong-ju
 * The second son of Kangoh Group.


 * Kim Young-joo as Yoon Hyang-mi
 * Hye-won's mother.


 * 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.


 * Choi Hee-jin as Kang Hui-ju
 * Jung-mo's youngest daughter who falls in love with Tae-oh.


 * Heo Nam-joon as Ha Myeong-jin
 * 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.