The Heirs

상속자들 ‧ Drama ‧ 2013
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Mei Eng Zheng
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Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 10
Rewatch Value 9.5
Great story
Great performance from the casts.
Twist and irony.
Awesome plot.
Sweet ...
It actually reminds me of the real life of the rich Thai.
Nowaday rich brats are suicide because of high pressure from their parents in real life.
Not all but this drama is fantastic

I read the news accused the actI. I just watched this story. I might had watched it the past.
I don't remember because I had wathed over 100 Korean dramas since I first saw it in 2012.

Mostly I like historical drama.
Now I will be watching more modern drama.
As a Chinese, Im bored with Chinese drama.
Korean drama is the best of all.
Thai drama is the worst of all Asian.
10+ for this drama.

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Marianna
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Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 8.5

Lovely

I love Lee Min-ho in this role. I think this drama has a pretty slow start but then, boom! It’s a crazy change that worth binge-watching it. I loved the differences between life in California and Seoul. Also, the second leads and supporting characters are so great and their story is fully developed. I think it’s a good show to know Lee Min-ho works. I watched it a couple of times and still is lovely to choose one episode just to pass time rewatching. It’s a great choice if you need something easy but good
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rise n shine
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Overall 8.0
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Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 8.0
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This is pretty good drama actually. Not your typical chaebols drama, this shows more deep matters. Family, friendship, love, bully, it shows teenagers life from different aspects and values. I watched it when it was first airing and i was also a teenager at that time so i really loved it. But if i were to watch it now i wouldn't be that impressed like how i did back then. The actors are so handsome. I'm type of girl that always cheer the Main male lead. This was the first time i developed SECOND LEAD SYNDROM. Ohh god i wished them to end together so bad yo. I think the MC's romance lacked something. Their romance seemed so dull and lacked. I felt no chemistry at all

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alon-luna
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Overall 8.0
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Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 6.0
Rewatch Value 7.0
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This is a decent show if you like teen soap operas. It felt like the Korean version of Beverly Hills teens with all the standard kdrama tropes, so if you’re looking for a inspiring, thoughtful plot that explores adolescence, growing up and gives you all sorts of life lessons, this is not it. Maybe the Reply series might be a better bet. For one thing, the theme of this drama is “He who bears the crown must carry its weight.” It explores what it’s like to be a chaebol heir and the things one has to struggle with and give up…I don’t think there’s anything wrong with this, but this is not exactly a universal thing that many people can relate to.

I feel that a lot of dramas start out with a very strong first eight episodes and unfortunately their plots go awry and you get either a bad or, at best, lackluster set of last episodes and ending. The Heirs was the opposite for me. The first eight episodes, despite the beautiful landscapes that were filmed abroad, I found a bit slow and this is why I was only able to finish the series on my third try. The plot picked up and the pacing became faster in the last 10 episodes, where they added the family drama and business political machinations that framed the main love story. The main issue for me was the pacing because I felt that this would have been better with 16 episodes. The plot felt very draggy and stretched out at times and I would’ve given this a higher rating if it weren't for that.

When this first came out, a lot of people complained about the lack of chemistry between Lee Min Ho and Park Shin Hye, but I didn't see any problem with it. Did they have a convincing portrayal of a young couple in love? I think they did...it’s just that they were playing specific character types that viewers either like or don't like.

I know someone in real life who won’t watch anything Lee Min Ho is in. I have another friend who won’t watch anything with Park Shin Hye. I used to not like her because of this drama…but now that I’ve seen her quirkier side in Pinocchio, etc. my opinion of her improved. She plays the typical, sweet kind girl here and she does it well. Lee Min Ho tends to be very expressionless, but he has scenes here (like the one where he thought Eun Sang left him) where he effectively displays emotions such as despair. I think the character of Kim Tan is basically the Korean version of the second male lead (Rui Hanazawa/Hua Ze Lei) from Boys Over Flowers/Meteor Garden…except this time, he gets the girl. The second male lead, Choi Yong Do, played very well by Kim Wo Bin, had all the qualities that you normally find in a male lead (bad boy turned good, etc) but in here, these qualities are rightfully shown as red flags. Kim Tan used to be such a character, but he changed and because of the goodness he was able to display at the right time when he met Eun Sang, they instantly hit it off. I normally don’t like love triangles and thankfully, they don’t dwell too much on it. Kim Wo Bin may be more charismatic than Lee Min Ho, but he had no chemistry with Park Shin Hye, IMHO, and when his character finally turns good, the main couple are already pretty solid. Thankfully, he chooses to become their friend and becomes a good ally.

The side characters, especially the one played by Crystal, are delightful. She basically gave the show its lighter moments and I smiled every time she was on screen. Rachel Yoo, played by Kim Ji Won (Queen of Tears) played the antagonist and while I don’t like the things she did, she came across as sympathetic and in fact, seemed to get along with the others and make her peace with them at the end. The only character I didn’t care for was the male lead’s older brother, Kim Won. He was very cruel to his younger brother. I got why he behaved the way he did, but his younger brother was not to blame for what happened to him. Good thing he turned out decent in the end. He basically fulfills the theme of the show and has to give up the girl he loves to get the power he wants. It was all for the best because, the dynamic between him and his teacher girlfriend, while it had its similarities with the main couple, felt very imbalanced. Despite the wealth gap between Kim Tan and Eun Sang, they still felt like equals and when they talked to each other, felt like an actual couple. But every time Kim Won and his girlfriend (I can’t even remember her name) were onscreen, it felt like he was talking down to her and their interactions didn’t feel as sincere.

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maddissonlp_
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Mar 15, 2022
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Overall 7.0
Story 6.5
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 6.0
Rewatch Value 6.0

Not everything is rosy

It was the first k-drama I saw from Lee Min-Hu and Park Shin Hye. In my opinion, the performances, the stages, the soundtrack, I liked it. I feel that if I saw it again I wouldn't enjoy it as such because to be honest the main characters (the majority) always treat the main characters badly and I don't like those attitudes NOW, but I want to keep the memory that I liked it, I enjoyed it, I I loved at the time, and with that I stay. The story caught me instantly, so much so that for hours I couldn't stop watching it and I finished it in 2 days. It was an incredible experience to be able to know their lives and the chemistry they had (it is essential for me that they have chemistry). This k.drama is to entertain me for a while and that's it, don't expect it to change your life or anything, it's cool to know your life of both but don't expect that to happen to you.

What are you going to find in The Heirs?

→ Rich boy and poor girl
→ Enemies to lovers
→ They live in the same house
→ Important decisions

𝙆-𝙙𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙙. ✅

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Shades
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Overall 8.0
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Music 7.5
Rewatch Value 7.5
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> Honestly, I can't explain what I liked about the series. The story is pretty cliché. Your CLASSIC— poor girl meets rich boy — story. However… it didn’t just mainly focus on the main characters, but also on their family situations.

> The entire cast is GORGEOUS!

> I like Lee Min Ho. Like him even more in “Faith”.

> I wasn’t sure how feel about Park Shin Hye’s character at the beginning and even though she he’s easy on the eye, her acting is average. (She reminds me of JIN SE YEON, who I don’t find particularly impressive at all.) Park Shin Hye is a weak lead. All she does is cry and complain, as if her life wasn't miserable before ML entered the picture. And why ML always chasing after her? Her legs are broken? She can't run after him? Her character is too exhausting.

> Choi Young Do and Kim Woo Bin character drove me nuts.

> YOUNG DO is such dangerous person who literally and physically assault people and their boundary. If not for wealth, I am sure he would have a wretched life after high school. Drinking problems. Dugs. He would just be a total sh%t!

> KIM WOO BIN: I find him disturbingly disgusting! He doesn’t have a pleasant look no matter the angle I view him from. Even when he’s trying to be nice to the girl he likes, it feels creepy. Worse, his constant emotional abused towards his little brother. He’s that type of person who should live a very, long, lonely life and die pitifully without anyone feeling sorry for him.


I started this drama years ago, but never finish. I feel proud and accomplish now having complete it. Overall, I don’t regret spending hours watching. It was enjoyable, for the most part.

The Heirs is a romantic K-Drama in its true form, and if that gets you going, give it a try.

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Cherry
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Feb 23, 2019
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Overall 6.0
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 1.0
Rewatch Value 2.0
Looking back I was such a fan of this drama! I watched every single episode with excitement, but this was at 2014. I recently rewatched it, because I forgot I actually saw this and.. I know, maybe it's because I've already seen The Heirs, but now looking at it, I think it was the hype and not the actual drama that gave it a place in the top dramas list in the first place.
When it first came out, this type of story was in every drama. Now.. I think the same. It's banal and boring, but the cast either makes the story interesting or not, and in this case it was what saved this drama. The cast was on point, Woobin's role was fitting for him, Shinhye's too, supporting roles were in suitable places which made it interesting to watch. Yeah, the music was dramatic and in some scenes very unnecessary, but I think it suits dramas in that time, when "drama overload" theme was going on and they 360ied on every frkn kiss or accidental touch :D Now it;s a bit better, but I would love to see remake in the future of this drama with the same cast.
All in all, back then I loved it, now it's just cringy to watch it.

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FizzyPopp
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Overall 8.0
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 6.0

"So then stop seeing other men." "Damn right."

I could see why Heirs was one of the most popular dramas at the time it released. The whole cast was good-looking, the plot had a lot of side-plots, and I can officially say I'm obsessed with Lee Min Ho. I don't really see why there was so much negativity about it, but then again people must have been bothered with the fact that the show went pretty slow-paced. Can we talk about how similar Lee Min Ho and Choi Jin Hyuk actually look? I wouldn't be surprised if they were family and never found out.

Kim Tan...wow. He may have been inconsiderate about the feeling of a lot of people, but he was still caring, even if he didn't like it. Cha Eun Sang reminds me of myself in a way; she's going through a lot yet she chooses to be kind and considerate towards others. Choi Young Do slightly reminds me of Kim Tan; he's pretty inconsiderate about people's feelings, but he doesn't care about anyone and doesn't see the point of being nice, even to the person he likes. Yoo Rachel, I mean I didn't like her, but I started respecting her because even after she was rejected, she kept her head high and refused to let the opinions of others get into her head. I actually like Yoon Chan Young, he's a good friend towards Eun Sang, and even if his girlfriend didn't exactly like it. Speaking of his girlfriend, Lee Bo Na was actually a decent character. Yeah she's a little self-centered but I loved her interactions with Eun Sang and Kim Tan. I didn't really understand why Kang Ye Seol was part of the poster since she wasn't really a MAJOR supporting character, but she seemed close with Bo Na, so maybe that's why. Jo Myung Soo reminds me of my friend: happy, yet not satisfied with how life is treating them. Lee Hyo Shin is the most reckless one in this entire series, and I love it. He did what he wanted because he was tired of following his mothers expectations. I think Kim Won and Jun Hyun Joo's relationship was there as a spin-off of Tan and Eun Sang's relationship. They were cute, but they had minimal interactions. That scene where Won was crying really hit hard tho. Tan and Eun Sang's mom are the best, they actually get along really well and I love it.

I refuse to continue, I didn't even realize there were a lot of main supporting characters.

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poindexter
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Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 3.0

not for me.

kim tan looked like he would do what no other ml would do: leave his family and fortune so he could live a good life, when it feels he’s about to do it he would always backtrack and when he finally does it, it lasts only a couple episodes and he comes back with his father at the end. the father that got so much (valid) criticism doesn’t get punish yet it’s the wife —the actual wife who had to accept her husband’s mistress in her house— who gets the evil treatment. but i will say there were some interesting things going on with kim tan and his brother but sometimes i felt like they weren’t giving them the proper spot on the show.

however this is my first time seeing kim woo bin and i have to say he is so much more charming than lee min ho. and as always kim ji won is a delight.

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Sagey_nightowl
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Overall 8.5
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 7.5
Rewatch Value 7.0
I am relatively new to kdramas, so after watching about a dozen of the new ones I wanted to see some older iconic dramas with a well known cast. I found this drama quite engaging and binge watched it to completion in just a couple of days. Yes it has a lot of melodrama, unexpected oscillations between the main leads who were entirely in love one moment and then turn their backs without any heads-up in the next - it felt absolutely weird and unreal. The FL came across as strong and adventurous in the initial episodes and then slowly became a moping crying loser who runs away
and hides things from ML, even abandons him multiple times towards the latter episodes, despite him being kind and honest towards her always. Despite these irritations and nonsensical storyline somehow the drama kept me hooked till the end.
The supporting characters were wonderfully written. The show gave some glimpses into the lives of Chaebol parents with their own unique issues and the pressures and difficulties faced by high school kids who are the next heirs in line. It succeeds in giving the message that being well to do doesn't mean having a happy life by itself, it only brings a different set of problems and troubles for such young adults. There was an interesting dynamic between the mothers of the leads and it led to some of the most funny and heartwarming moments in the show. The FLs mom despite being poor and speech impaired was by no means a doormat and held her own and supported her daughter through all times. The ML and his ex-best friend dynamics were also endearing, I only wished they had an even better ending. Choi Young Do character arc evolves beautifully from absolute bully to endearing friend by the end. Thankfully the FL's male best friend remains just that till the end of the show and this guy's girlfriend character was consistently cute and funny till the end as well. The Rachel character played by Ji Won was tough to digest after seeing her brillant acting in Fight for my Way. Park Shin Hye acted well but she seemed to have trouble in every kissing scene, she could literally be seen cringing away and LMH deserved better lol! Park Hyung Sik was absolutely wasted on this show nevertheless his character was cute and brought some light moments.
Overall the show did have a lot of tropes and Melo but managed to somehow make me invest in every character and watch it through till the end. I plan to rewatch it without all the Melo scenes next time and it it would be a feel good drama. I didn't get the big deal about Lee Min Ho fandom but I started to understand the craze better with this one 😊

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keerthi21
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Rewatch Value 8.0
I don't know what's wrong with this reviews. Heirs is one of the best k-dramas. The two male leads acting is ultimate and the background score is so good. I still remember every seen of it. I would recommend it to everyone to watch. There is no reason to get bored. ParkShinhe and Lee Minho looked too good together. Every cast member acted so well. Even Min yuk is so cute. Especially his girl friend ????. I love the scenes between the two male leads. They equalled in every way. Everyone knows how good Lee Minho acting is so there is no reason again to say it. I would definitely a watch a season 2 if it comes.

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Ami_LDW
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Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 5.0
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It was fine

Lee Min-ho is a great actor and his portrayal of Kim Tan was good. However, the most exciting part of this drama was Kim Woo Bin . He was the one who kept me watching every episode until the last one. The story was ok, nothing amazing or new, but not too bad, either, though some things could have been done differently. All of that aside, my main issue with it is Park Shin-hye. She is gorgeous and I have nothing against her but she just fell so flat for me here. There was zero chemistry between her and Min-ho. Their interactions were boring and her character was so dramatic and tragically, but not un a good way that made me feel for her and cry. No, I was annoyed with her most of the time. After so many years since it first aired, I have not felt the need to go back and rewatch it. All I remember is being mostly bored and rolling my eyes whenever the main characters were on screen and I had to force myself to believe that they had any chemistry. Not the worst drama I've seen but definitely not even one of the better ones.

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