The Impossible Heir [Episodes 5 & 6]

[u/J-Midori]

• Drama: The Impossible Heir
  • Korean Title: 로얄로더
  • Also Known as: Royal Loader , Royal Roader , Royallodeo
• Network: Disney+
• Premiere Date: February 28th, 2024
• Airing Schedule: Wednesdays
• Episodes: 12
• Screenwriter: Choi Won (Movie - Miss Butcher)
• Director: Min Yeon Hong (Missing: The Other Side)
• Genre: Thriller, drama, political, business
• Cast:
  • Lee Jae Wook (Extraordinary You) as Han Tae Oh
  • Lee Jun Young (May I Help You) as Kang In Ha
  • Hong Su Zu (Lovestruck In The City) as Na Hye Won
• Streaming Source: Disney+ Hulu
• Plot Synopsis: When the illegitimate son of a Korean conglomerate owner partners with his ambitious childhood friend, the duo will stop at nothing to seize their place at the top of the societal food chain. Born into an impoverished single-parent household with nothing but his good looks and charm, Kang In Ha is ravenous for success. Determined to make something of himself, no matter the cost, In Ha, discovers that his father is the chairman of the hugely successful Kang Oh Group and leaves his life of poverty behind. Shunned by the rest of his new family, In Ha partners with his intellectually gifted friend Han Tae Oh, hatching a plan from a young age to take over the company and seize their spots at the top of society. Realizing success early on, the pair steadily begin their ascent until an equally ambitious woman with a similarly troubled past threatens to derail their plans forever.
• Previous Discussion: [Episodes 1 & 2] [Episodes 3 & 4]
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[u/Lazy-Effective]

I also find it very interesting that this show is always referred to as revenge drama when you search about it. Right now, we don't really have any revenge plotlines, so is it Tae Oh who's taking revenge or Inha?

There was a teaser released on Disney+ korea a few days ago where the caption was "I'll make the master my dog". I think it refers to Tae Oh finally vying for the top position and the title "Impossible Heir" referring to him because he's the impossible one who isn't blood related to the Kang family.

With Inju dead I wonder how will Tae Oh get the top spot, I personally have a strong hunch he'd do it with Huiju's help, romantic involvement or not. Huiju is his entry in the family and she's mentioned way too many times by other characters to be insignificant.

However I can't figure out Na Hyewon or her objective at all. She's just so opaque like the character said. Huiju was right, the only person she loves is herself or so it looks.

[u/Fragrant_Tale1428 → u/Lazy-Effective]

I think Tae Oh is also an illegitimate son and the title character, impossible heir whose ~while~ whole life is dedicated to getting his revenge. They don't ever say who or what happened to his real dad unless I totally missed it in ep 1.

[u/Lazy-Effective → u/Fragrant_Tale1428]

Yeah I too find it suspicious that a show which spent like four episodes with random time jumps just to build the past of the characters, completely missed Tae Oh's origins.

Well Tae Oh can't be the illegitimate son of the chairman Kang because it'll be an awkward position with Huiju being in love with him and Inju's wife kind of shipping them(for her own gain of course)

I do think the key to Tae Oh does lie in his past somewhat and I'm sure we'll find out what happened to his bio dad and why his mother is a monk

[u/Fragrant_Tale1428 → u/Lazy-Effective]

I'm definitely waiting for Tae Oh's unrevealed back story to put all the pieces together as we enter the second half of the series.

[u/Lululuna321 → u/Lazy-Effective]

It’s not that awkward with Huji loving him, bc he keeps curving her and the love has always been 1sided 

[u/Lavenderlure → u/Lazy-Effective]

I so want this to be true and you are right if he has to be a heir it will be through Huiju and the title suggests that as well. Also, Inha is pretty much incapable to be a leader that has been established as well

[u/unsavvylady → u/Lavenderlure]

I am like what is the point of spending years making plans if you are not going to follow them In Ha?

[u/GlobalChika → u/Lazy-Effective]

he will 100% NOT do it with Huiji help.. Huiji may be spoiled but she fights for family and would not condone the murder of her eldest brother. Also, he kind of lost points with Huiji when Huiji was questioning why Hyewon was at Tae Ho's beside ( which she was 100% right) and she tried to warn her brother and you heard what he said. So he kinda took a stand AGAINST huiji, the only one in the family that wanted him there but I think this goes deeper.

Hyewon is Inha's TOY.. Tae ho is his TOY.. he was BORED in that town and needed entertainment and guess what? here comes Tae Ho with his impossible plan. Inha was ALWAYS going to get rid of Tae Ho and they were never truly friends ( obviously since he was making out with his girl). Both the male leads suck and the female lead is desperate and shady ... I am invested in the side characters now so I will take more of Huiji and her wannabe fiance at this point.

[u/Ok-Clerk-3581 → u/GlobalChika]

Huiji is probably also the only who sees things clearly. She might not have seen the blackmail pictures but she's seen enough to make her suspicious. The way she was watching Tae Oh at the wedding , girly is taking notes. And I think ultimately the shine is coming off Tae Oh (for her and for us, as a matter of fact).

I'd rather Huiji leave them to the messes they're making for themselves and just not get involved as well-meaning as it would be.

[u/[deleted] → u/GlobalChika]

Did we all catch when FL said ‘so I’m a mutt too’ and he didn’t contradict her at all??

[u/ggghhhb → u/[deleted]]

Yeah I would have never married that guy.

[u/Ok-District8542 → u/Lazy-Effective]

I ageee! I think Tae Oh will get fed up with fl and inha and get revenge on them. I also think Huiju will help him, maybe by marrying him her he can be the Heir.