"The Impossible Heir" has taken viewers on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, presenting a series that has kept everyone at the edge of their seats. It features high profile names in Lee JaeWook and Lee JunYoung, along with rising rookie, Hong SuZu.

The Disney+ series follows the story Han TaeOh (Lee JaeWook), who has faced endless struggles in life. Together with Kang InHa (Lee JunYoung), the illegitimate son to the chairman of Kang Oh Group, they hatch a plan to achieve unbelievable amounts of success. On their journey they meet similarly passionate Na HyeWon (Hong SuZu) who hopes to escape the dark clutches of her troubled past.

The finale is right on the horizon, but it has been anything but easy for our characters to arrive at this position. All the cast have gone through an arduous journey to reach this point with a few more hurdles left before the final credits roll.

"The Impossible Heir" has been ripe with various twists and turns, keeping audiences firmly glued to their seats, clutching onto their racing hearts.

 

Sudden Understanding And Partnership

When the drama first began, we met Han TaeOh and Kang InHa. At first, they appeared to be at odds with one another, having two conflicting personalities that could only lead to trouble. However, it doesn't take too long for the two to discover their similar roaring passion and drive to escape their situation and unfortunate fate.

This leads to TaeOh and InHa forming a partnership in order to take over the company. While many thought they would be at each other's throats for a majority of the drama, seeing them so friendly and amicable definitely threw audiences off guard, wondering how long this relationship would last.

 

A Confession Too Late

Han TaeOh was dedicated to the cause, persistent in upholding the plan to take Kang InHa to the very top. Even with the appearance of Na HyeWon, it seemed TaeOh would remain steady in his resolve and continue forward without a second thought. However, we see cracks in his mask and emotionless persona.

After gathering his courage and facing the truth of his desires, he confesses to HyeWon — but soon finds out he's a step too late. Although all K-Drama signs point to the two being together, it still takes viewers by surprise that they didn't end up with each other right away. The ship of romance sails and in the blink of an eye, Han TaeOh returns to his cold, calculating self.

 

Incriminating Circumstances

One of the most shocking events to happen over the course of the K-Drama is TaeOh suddenly being named as a murder suspect. After tossing away his pride in front of Kang InJoo (Han SangJin), he becomes roped into another night of InJoo's incessant partying, filled with narcotics, alcohol, and blaring music.

TaeOh wakes up the next day in a luxurious suite, bloody and in the same room as a deceased Kang InJoo. He becomes the prime suspect and due to an incriminating testimony, along with no evidence to say otherwise, he becomes a convicted criminal. TaeOh struck everyone as being one step ahead of his opponents, but in one fell swoop, he was made out to be the villain, ousted from his position and unable to carry out the plan he set up with Kang InHa.

 

The Betrayal Of The Century

Despite being locked away in prison, Han TaeOh continues to proactively search for the person who framed him. It takes a lot of digging and having to be named as an escaped criminal, however, our main lead eventually finds out who's behind all the chaos: Kang InHa himself.

It's a discovery that leaves everyone in a state of shock, so certain that InHa truly cared for his best friend. However, that initial sentiment aside, looking back on how he reacted and the looks of discontent that he often wore on his face, the title 'villain' didn't seem too far off. Now that everything is out in the open, InHa has become even more desperate to take hold of the place he rightfully declares as his own.

Now, "The Impossible Heir" stands at the precipice of the end, ready for viewers to tune in for one last time. It's been an incredible journey filled with suspense, thrills, and a bit of sentimental romance.

Are you excited to watch the conclusion of "The Impossible Heir"?

While Netflix might have been one of the first streaming platforms to produce their very own K-Dramas, Disney+ is slowly catching up. Once more they've added what seems to be yet another mind-blowingly gripping series, "The Impossible Heir". The show features such prominent names in Lee JaeWook and Lee JunYoung, with rising rookie, Hong SuZu. The drama has been amazing to watch so far and shows no signs of slowing down.

It follows the story Han TaeOh (Lee JaeWook), who has faced endless struggles in life. He partners with enemy turned childhood friend, Kang InHa (Lee JunYoung), who is the illegitimate son to the chairman of Kang Oh Group. Together, they hatch a plan to achieve unbelievable amounts of success. On their journey they meet similarly passionate Na HyeWon (Hong SuZu) who hopes to escape the dark clutches of her troubled past.

There's a tense vie for power, nail-biting suspense, and bits of tender romance sprouting forth from "The Impossible Heir". It's everything K-Drama enthusiasts could ask for and more. But in case you're still debating on whether or not to add this series to your roster of dramas, here's a few reasons why you absolutely should!

 

1. Incredibly Talented Cast

It should go without saying that Lee JaeWook and Lee JunYoung are incredible at what they do. They've shown time and time again that they're able to expertly digest every role and put out a performance worthy of all the love and praise. From "Alchemy Of Souls" to "Weak Hero Class 2", they've participated in wildly successful series that speak to their impeccable acting prowess.

Hong SuZu is no pushover either. She's participated in a vast number of CFs and despite having smaller roles in her previous dramas, showed tremendous promise. Then, right from the start of the Disney+ drama, she's more than proven that she's main lead material. Fans are understandably excited to witness Hong SuZu's growth throughout the duration of "The impossible Heir".

 

2. Warmhearted Partnership/Bromance

Han TaeOh and Kang InHa don't start off eye to eye. All signs lead to them being lifelong enemies, however, that all changes one night. They discover that they are kindred spirits, trying their best to survive. They quickly agree to a partnership, but develop a heartwarming bromance in the process. They way TaeOh and InHa joke around and silently support one another adds a layer of humanism and shows a sincere need for companionship.

 

3. Story Of Underdogs

 

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While all three main characters might have grown up differently and are faced with their own separate hardships, they are all hungry underdogs. They seek to reach a level of undeniable success that won't let anyone disrespect them or cause them harm ever again.

As you learn more about their struggles and watch them overcome various obstacles, you'll naturally find yourself cheering the names of Han TaeOh, Kang InHa, and Na HyeWon. Although we've seen this scenario play out various times before, "The Impossible Heir" adds another perspective to the trope that has viewers everywhere eagerly awaiting the next episode.

 

4. Tense Nerve-Wracking Power Struggle

As underdogs, nothing ever comes easy for our three main characters. But this might be something viewers look forward to. The slow, arduous rise to power will keep audiences at the edge of their seats. The three methodically pool all their ambition and desire to succeed into a complex plan that isn't necessarily guaranteed to work.

Despite that, they try anyways, determined to turn their dirt path to a royal road worth celebrating. Viewers are in for a nail-biting experience as all the events of "The Impossible Heir" continues to unfold.

Have you started the Disney+ drama? What do you think of "The Impossible Heir" so far?

February was an excellent month for K-Dramas, with ongoing titles reaching new heights for ratings, highly-anticipated K-Dramas premiering, and much more. We enjoyed some amazing performances from talented actors, and indulged in beautiful stories by writers and directors. To wrap-up the month, we prepared a brief report of February K-Dramas for you to look back on and share your own opinions!

So, let's get into it!

 

K-Dramas With The Highest Ratings In February

Excluding daily dramas, a number of K-Dramas reached high ratings this month.

"Live Your Own Life" - 22.1% in the first week of February.

"Knight Flower" - 18.4% in the third week of February.

"Korea–Khitan War" - 12.7% in the fourth week of February.

"Marry My Husband" - 12% in the third week of February.

"Flex X Cop" - 11%  in the fourth week of February.

 

Internationally Trending K-Dramas In February*

"Doctor Slump" on Netflix - "Doctor Slump" is the 6th most-watched TV show on Netflix in February.

"Marry My Husband" on Amazon Prime Video - "Marry My Husband" is the 3rd most-watched TV show on Amazon Prime Video in February.

There were other K-Dramas like "A Killer Paradox", "Captivating The King", "My Demon", "A Shop For Killers", "Flex X Cop" and more that were trending on OTT platforms throughout the month in different weeks. However, they did not make it to the top 10 trending TV shows ranking for the month of February as a whole.

*based on data from FlixPatrol.

 

Underrated K-Dramas In February

"Love Song For Illusion"

"Love Song For Illusion", starring the outstanding idol actor Park JiHoon in a dual role alongside rookie actress Hong YeJi and fan-favorite actor Hwang Hee, remained criminally underrated throughout its run.

Viewers and critics, both in South Korea and abroad, lauded Park JiHoon's powerful and moving acting as Sajo Hyun and Akhee.

However, it seems like the pacing of the drama and the ambitious setting did not match the expectations of the general public.

As a result, the ratings suffered.

Now that the K-Drama has ended, it might be a good idea to revisit it and binge-watch to unlock the myriad charms of the drama that you might have missed while you were watching it every week.

 

"Branding In Seongsu"

The web drama "Brading In Seongsu" definitely deserves more hype and attention. However, unfortunately, it has not reached the popularity we expected it to enjoy prior to its premiere.

Starring Kim JiEun and Lomon, "Branding In Seongsu" has all the makings of a viral K-Drama. It's a soul-swapping romance, after all!

However, anyone who doesn't keep up with the summaries of every upcoming K-Drama would never know what it's about just from the name.

It is natural, therefore, that not many viewers are tuning into "Branding In Seongsu", which they might think is just a K-Drama about, well, branding!

Either way, "Branding In Seongsu" is equal parts romance and comedy with a sprinkle of fun fantasy and a dash of whodunnit.

It is a light-hearted and enjoyable watch.

 

"LTNS"

In a world of K-Dramas with fairytale romances, "LTNS" is definitely a breath of fresh reality.

Contrary to what the title suggests, "LTNS" is not a K-Drama about adult fun time. At least, not entirely.

It does include mature content, but the core of "LTNS" lies in the delicate nature of human relationships and marriages in particular.

It delves into the factors that can make or break a relationship or, even worse, suspend it in a sort of limbo.

What do you do when love is not the only thing that can keep your marriage alive? What if life gets in the way?

If you find yourself pondering such questions too, "LTNS" is for you!

Esom and Ahn JaeHong are masters of their craft and truly elevate the quality of the drama to a higher level.

If you haven't checked out "LTNS" yet, we highly recommend it!

 

K-Dramas Starting In February - First Impressions

"Wedding Impossible"

"Wedding Impossible", starring Jun JongSeo, Moon SangMin, Kim DoWan, and Bae YoonKyung, premiered to solid ratings.

It is a mass-appealing rom-com with a contract marriage trope and stars talented young actors. What's not to like?

We have the illegitimate grandsons of a chaebol family, where one is trying to make his own way in life, and the other wants to climb up the corporate ladder.

Both have their own traumas hidden deep in their heart.

In comes our manic pixie dream girl - the only person who can save both sons - one from his family and one from himself.

It's a classic!

The first two episodes were definitely fun and served well in terms of exposition, but it still feels quite superficial in character setting.

It's a little hard to root for our leading characters, mainly because their motives seem muddled, but we're sure this will change with future episodes.

 

"The Impossible Heir"

If there's anything we know about Disney+ originals, it is that if it airs on Wednesdays, you know the platform has faith in the title.

"The Impossible Heir", starring Lee JaeWook, Lee JunYoung, and Hong SuZu, had a fantastic premiere.

The beginning was reminiscent of the "Itaewon Class" breed of rebellion and vengeance, standing up for what's right and retaliating where need be.

Lee JaeWook's magnetic screen presence is undeniable, as always, and he melts into his character flawlessly.

Lee JunYoung comes in like a scene-stealer, employing the duality of his K-Pop idol days, and we're obsessed!

The two actors establish their chemistry effortlessly, and we just can't get enough of it.

In particular, Lee JunYoung is going all out in this K-Drama, showcasing his outstanding mettle in acting, as well as his impressive versatility.

The way he is toggling between the cold and prickly InHa and the aegyo master 3000 InHa is out of this world.

However, the mystery surrounding Na HyeWon, played by rookie actress Hong SuZu, leaves much to be desired.

Things seem to be happening too fast, and the writing maintains a deliberate air of ambiguity, but it's too soon to tell if this will be a strength or not.

 

Our Fave K-Dramas In February

"A Shop For Killers"

"A Shop For Killers" is arguably the best non-fantasy action-thriller we've seen in a while.

With brilliant production, a legendary cast (Lee DongWook, Kim HyeJun, Park JiBin, Seo HyunWoo, Jo HanSun & more), a grand soundtrack, and much more iconic goodness, "A Shop For Killers" is simply a class apart.

The drama doesn't just overwhelm you with spectacle but also tugs at your heartstrings, making every moment count.

The exceptional direction and cinematography are also points to look out for and amplify the viewing experience manifold.

Especially, the non-linear storytelling, going back and forth between then and now, presenting our characters' actions and their consequences, is an undeniable strength of the drama.

Moreover, the ending just takes the cake for being one of the finest and most satisfying K-Drama endings of all time.

It was a pain to wait a week for new episodes while "A Shop For Killers" was airing, but now that it's complete, binge-watching is going to be more fun than you can imagine.

So, we highly recommend tuning in!

 

"Flex X Cop"

"Flex X Cop" reached an impressive 11% with its latest episode. This is the highest rating of the K-Drama so far.

"Flex X Cop", starring Ahn BoHyun and Park JiHyun, is easily one of the most fun K-Dramas on air right now.

With an episodic nature, a colorful cast of diverse characters, and fresh faces, the perfect enemies-to-lovers scenario balanced with a buddy cop comedy, "Flex X Cop" hits the bullseye when it comes to entertainment.

Ahn BoHyun is shining in this K-Drama as Jin Isoo, making us wish for several more seasons and spin-offs.

On the other hand, Park JiHyun is the epitome of "girl crush" in this drama, with her competent, no-nonsense attitude as Lee GangHyun.

Perhaps the reason why the drama reached its highest rating in the latest episode is that Jin Isoo and Lee GangHyun, who seemed to be completely at odds, are slowly growing fond of each other.

Lee GangHyun is discovering more about Isoo's past while Isoo tries to respect GangHyun's code of conduct.

With the right blend of restraint and vulnerability, these two are well on their way to falling in love, and we're living for it!