Herederos (2013)

why.. why.. why??

horrible show with a phenomenal cast. this drama has no plot what so ever and it really shows the second you get past the first episode. it was like i was watching a bunch of problems that get solved in one episode turned into a whole series. like wtf was that whole sister plot in the beginning that turned into nothing?? also, sorry but the ML and FL had no chemistry what so ever. after finishing a drama made around this time (fated love to you) and seeing the intense amount of romance between ML and FL , it made me realize how goddamn bad it was in this show. like the FL looked as if she was in pain when they kissed!

i don't know the FL's acting skills well, so i won't 100% judge them, but her character was so lacking and the acting was mediocre, that it felt like they didn't even try. even the ML too (acting wasn't bad)! how do u make the two main characters of your show the most boring ones!!! i fell in love with choi yeongdo out of everyone, and he was a piece of shit! but his story was so much more interesting and it felt like his crush on the FL made way much more sense than whatever made the ML like her. also, his actor (kim woobin) is fucking killer. without him, i would've dropped the show so fast.

honestly, none of the other characters were really memorable, but they weren't bad. it just was so annoying how everyone protected the FL... like for what? she's so boring, and not even that nice. i would've never gone out of my way for her, lollll.

and do NOT get me started on the "LOVE IS THE MOMENTTT" shit. i'm so sick and tired of that song.

only great parts, in my opinion, were the jealousy/fight scenes, but mostly bc i'm such a sucker for jealousy. i love it when testosterone is flowing so much in the air, it becomes a drug and u get addicted to it.

TLDR: bad characters, bad plot, good casting, yeongdo plz hmu i can fix you

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one of the most classic school kdramas ever

This is the classic of all classics for me and one of the first kdramas that got me into kdrama world back in the days! from cringe acting to predictable plot filled with school drama, with all its disadvantages it’s understandably bad and weird, but also very addicting.

If you’re watching it for the first time in 2023 and expecting much of it - it’s gonna be a disappointment, for 2013 tho it was a typical type of show and it rly has a teen fanfiction vibe of those time lol

This kdrama is not to be taken seriously imo, so I love rewatching, it really brings u back in time 🥹

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Well…

I agree with most of the comments😂. This drama is one of those terrible annoying cliches but for some reason you can’t stop watching. It took a lot of will power to finish the drama and I had to watch it my friend. I wasn’t expecting the storyline to be so good considering it’s an old drama and the plots then were so cliche. But this was a new experience. The female lead was seen as annoying by most people and while she did annoy, I think the other characters were worse. The male lead was basically a stalker and it was weird, he would follow her and watch her while sleeps most annoyingly he expected so much of her when he had a rich family. Their relationship was obviously not welcomed by his family but he kept on pushing it without coming up with a real solution to fix it. As for the second male lead, I can assure that there was no second lead syndrome and anyone that wanted them together needs help. Cause he was genuinely a bad person to her from the start so I don’t know why he was expecting to be liked all of a sudden. Then finally the ending was even more annoying than the whole show. She left their city for a while after the dad tried to send her abroad. She made a whole scene and vowed to never come back. All of a sudden, she comes back with the main lead “brave” and ready to face his dad. I was so confused as she had no character development so what was the point of ending it with him just to come back 2 weeks later. Lastly, the song was good but the played it at the most random moments which would make you hate it. They literally glance at each and are about to speak then you hear “LOVE IS A MOMENT” and they’re standing there for like 5 mins straight. In all, I think this is a drama for long time k drama fans so you can just watch it and laugh about, I wouldn’t recommend to someone looking for genuine good show or a first timer.

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Now, this is weird. I totally expected to hate it... but I did not.

I stayed away from this drama for a long while because of some very bad reviews.
Now that I watched it, it taught me the lesson to not judge a book by its cover...
(and it might have helped that my expectations were not too high)

OF COURSE - this drama is not innovative nor deep nor the king of dramalang.
But seriously - who reads the plot-description and expects it to be? Haven't you
watched at least some of the bazillion cliché romance dramas before?
If you have, then you should know what comes your way.

Agreed, this drama delivers a good roundabout rich douchebag falls in
love with the poor heroine and it does not leave out the bitch, the rowdy guy, the
awful rich family and lots of bullying (and probably some more clichés... was there
the piggyback-ride? I'm not sure).
Hey, but it was totally fine, because when you dive into this, you should be looking
for stuff like that, too.
The acting was fine - I am not a fan of the female lead, but oh well. Her behaviour, too,
was unnerving sometimes, they wrote her character as someone intelligent and decent
but her reactions tended to be flat in many ways. This was the only major "letdown".

If you like the cliché romance stuff with no specific innovations and don't expect much more
than enjoyable entertainment, then this is totally fine.

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Entertaining story. Recycled themes. Subpar romantic pairing.



If you want to watch a show with a satisfying lead couple, The Heirs will probably leave you disappointed. Yet despite that major flaw, The Heirs was an entertaining watch.



Sure there were cliched elements. Poor girl, rich guy. Spoiled rich brats bullying inferior classmates. Wicked and outrageous parents. But really isn't that to be expected with a lot of romantic dramas?However, there were also some very interesting and compelling story arcs as well. A live in mistress. Rival siblings with opposite takes on business, pleasing their father, and the emphasis they place on love. The relationship between Eun Sang's mother, a mute housemaid, and Tan's mother, a live in mistress, is also a joy to watch. The growth of Choi Young Do is compelling to follow as well.



The biggest annoyance in The Heirs is the behavior of Eun Sang. Crying and pouting constantly it was shocking every time she even so much as cracked a smile. Tan repeatedly goes out of his way to win her affection, yet she rarely reciprocates. The questions many viewers will be asking is: Why does either Tan or Young Do actually like Eun Sang??



Lee Min Ho and Kim Woo Bin really carried the show. Kim Sung Ryung and Kim Mi Kyung were also exceptional in their roles. As for Park Shin Hye, whether it was the writing or her acting, her part kept The Heirs from being anything more than simply "good."

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Well fans including myself. Who doesn't like eye candies? This was my first kdrama but I did not write a review until years later when I have submerged myself in the world of kdrama n experience what truly is a great drama.

Of course, this drama is super overrated. Hey, u can't blame anyone. They're celebs. We r fans. That means we are willing to watch them cuz they shine extremely brightly somehow in the midst of darkness. What have I done? I'm not watching this for a good story, it's jst a starter. It's jst a pretty cover of kdramas. It's best for newbies like I use to be. It will introduce everyone to all the popular n pretty faces of Korean dramas.
Tbh, I watch this cuz of the eye candies. They were all good looking. Big names of Korea. Everyone was popular actors, singers, models!! Who cares about the story. It's gonna be cliche anyways n we all know it. But we still choose to watch it cuz it's beautiful.

Starting a drama in america's wonderful dreamland of LA Hollywood. Heck yea so smart!! Dream catchers that captured our minds n hearts into a dreamworld of eye candies. We are all dreaming in this midsummer.

Of course it was a waste giving all these talented actors a dumb script to follow. They could do way better cuz they are capable of way more. The music was the best part of this drama they were so calming for a hot summer. It makes u feel n dream n wish. Like finding serendipity n LOVe is the moment LOL!!

I recommend this to everyone actually. This shows what a bad story is. This shows what eye candies are. I highly recommend this to beginners of kdrama world. I got my mom to watch kdramas by getting her to watch this drama. She enjoyed it cuz of the eye candy n of course ost!!
No one will hate on sexy hot guys n girls. No one will hate on fantastic soothing music. No one truly cares about a perfect story wo any plot holes cuz nothing is perfect. We all love cliche stuff that is why they are cliche.

If anyone wants to start kdramas or persuade others to join this world of kdrama, HEIRS is the opportunity!!

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I have never hated a k-drama more in my life

I hate this show so much I can't even explain it in words without getting riled up. Everything about this show pissed me off. The only like-able characters in this show were the female leads mute mother and her childhood friend (and even he pissed me off sometimes), everyone else could have literally died and i wouldn't even give half a damn. The female lead had the flimsiest backbone i've ever seen and both of the male leads needed to be punched in the face several times. The music was okay. The only reason the acting got as high of a rating as it did is because the actors in this show sure do know how to act insufferable.

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Spoiler-free, just pure appreciation for the drama!!

I'm quite new in MDL but has watched The Heirs about 4 times now probably and since a lot aren't satisfied I decided to give an honest review from someone who genuinely likes this drama. This is gonna be long!!

So first off, the story. I do agree that a lot of cliches are packed in here but the presentation was good IMO. This was aired in 2013 when themes like these are the trend, so there's that. I gave it a 9.5 because if you put critical thinking aside and watch it as it is, you might absorb the life lessons they want to convey better. The story is the main reason I find myself coming back, quite ironic since apparently a lot of people here don't like it TT. The drama tackles about serious societal issues ie family problems, bullying, social classes/norms, mental health issues (which is quite brave since this was 2013 and it's 2021 now, I think mental health issues are still not taken seriously in SK)...all wrapped up in colorful candy wrappers presented as your typical teenage romance drama. There are some inconsistencies and loose ends but they're not too bothersome for me. Some actions of characters might be unreasonable and overly dramatic too, ie Eun Sang, but for me, as they're playing 18 year olds...it's quite realistic. A lot of our actions as teens are often brushed off by adults as a "phase" simply because they can't and won't understand. The Heirs honestly helped me a lot with my own perception of the world when I was in my teens so that's probably why this drama left a mark in my heart. (I still cry about Kim Tan and Kim Won's arc, also Kim Tan and Young Do's, and Hyo Shin.)

Second, the cast. Admit or not, this type of role is Lee Min Ho's forte. Most of them are quite obviously past 18 but weirdly enough, I like it that way. They have experience in acting (probably not much for some) and that's why most characters affect me especially Kim Tan, Young Do, Rachel and Hyo Shin. I think Young Do's character wouldn't be much appreciated if it weren't for Woo Bin's superb acting. Of course, the actors who portrayed their parents and bro did amazing! As for the leads' chemistry, it's not as profound to me but it's there.

Third, the OST. I guess because I'm familiar with Kpop, some grammatically incorrect English phrases being thrown about in Korean songs don't throw me off anymore. I'm just here to appreciate the vocals, and they delivered! I especially love Lee Hong Ki's "I'm Saying", his vocals are insane!

Lastly, its rewatch value for me is obviously 10/10!! The issues are ever timely, I just have to set myself in the mood to watch 18 year-olds' romance played by actors in their early to mid-twenties lol. I recently watched this again with my 62 year-old aunt who watched this for the first time, and my heart warmed everytime she said "That's true, it happens..." or "It's funny but it's actually sad when you think about it..." so it didn't surprise me when she also said "Let's watch this again, ok?"

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Easily forgettable, watchable only for the cast with a plot that doesn’t deliver.

The moment I knew the story will go downhill? The first scenes set in America. Honestly, I couldn’t see what the point of them was! Every time I saw Tan interact with Americans, I cringed and wanted to stop watching. I couldn’t wait for Tan to move back because because they were super exaggerated and so cringey.

Basically it’s a high school drama focused on rich kids, whose only aim in life is to form connections and brag about how rich they are and eventually take over after their parents. And of course, no chaebol drama can exist without a poor girl to rescue. Heirs has every trope associated with rich guy/poor girl drama. With this, you’ve to deal with angsty romance of two teenagers who have to fight against the world (basically Tan’s rich family) to get their love approved. There is no plot, everything that happens is too ridiculous to be taken seriously. Albeit, the last episodes do have some content but nothing so good that it can redeem the show. This show highlights bullying and the constant references to their past were somewhat hilarious. How bad were they at 15 that their behaviour when they are 18 is them being milder version of their past???

And majority of the romantic scenes were not romantic at all. It was Kim Tan imposing on Cha Eun Sang until she says yes. It was frustrating to hear “Love is the moment” (I ended up hating this song) play every time he forced her into reciprocating his feelings without really receiving her consent in any form.

Anyway, the saving grace of this drama was Kim Woo Bin as Choi Yeong Do. Yes, we love a bad boy who’s a softie underneath and Woo Bin takes it up the notch. Not because he learns how to and gets better, but because even when he’s being a little shit and knows he’s being one, he still owns it and does it. It’s almost like a child seeking for attention, trying to see how others around him will react. Despite the multiple layers in his character and the amazing acting by KWB, his character does a lot of problematic things which are beyond borderline assault. With Eun Sung, it’s passed off as cute romantic interest in the girl. And yet I found his behaviour with CES, as the story progressed, to be more respectful that Tan’s.

There were few other characters I loved watching: Lee Bo Na (Krystal) — her character grew on me. From jealous girlfriend to being actually warm hearted and sweet underneath who stands up for her friends was a pleasant surprise.

Jo Myung-Soo (Park Hyung Sik) was another character who I wished had more screen time. He seemed to be one of the few people who was not problematic.

Lee Hyo-Shin (Kang Ha Neul) — a character who showed stress from expectations of ones parents, struggling to achieve his own dreams.

The relationship between CES and KT’s mothers was actually fun to watch and wholesome at various points.

I feel like so much of the drama and unnecessary situations could have been avoided had the characters sought therapy. Moral: guys, if you are rich enough like the people in this drama, you can afford therapy to fix your issues.

There’s no reason for me to suggest watching this show in 2021 unless you want to watch it for cast. (But their characters will leave you in a state of frustration!) If not for your love for the cast, you can totally skip it. Not worth 20+ hours of your time.

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