Gather all the fangirls! This is THE mega drama comprising of actors and actresses from various different fields. The Heirs is one of those 'chaebol' dramas with all the rich and mighty. Although the cast and plot is fantastic, the ratings still lacked behind another Korean Drama 'Secret' (I think) on the wed-thursday drama time slot.
'The Heirs' is about the hardships of an 18 year old girl named Cha Eun Sang who had a mother who couldn't speak. They communicated via Korean Sign Language. (Well, I learn sign language as well and when I look at their Korean version of sign language, it seems very different to me. Most of the signings of the words are barely alike. I couldn't get the signings if not for the English subtitles.) Eun Sang and her mother lived a frugal life and to me, they're just having a hard time to make ends meet after the debt they incurred from Eun Sang's Father's medical bills. Eun Sang had an elder sister living in California, who left her mother and Eun Sang behind in Korea and cheated them all those years when she was living in US. I've no idea what the sister was thinking when she snatched all those money and left her younger sister behind in California. That was insensitive to the maximum.
Then here comes Prince Charming, who held lots of secrets and hardships since young, Kim Tan. He saved her from the streets of California, let her stay at his humongous mansion and brought her around California. He got jealous of Chan Young, a friend of Eun Sang, and even tried delaying Eun Sang from leaving his house. But all good things must come to an end... sadly.
A few days/weeks later, Tan took courage and flew back to Korea, back to the family who banished him to California for 3 years. Then, we met Tan's brother, Kim Won, who was the hardest person to read in the drama. On one hand, I doubt he would be that cold-hearted to ignore his younger brother; but on the other hand, from the way he forbade Tan to attend or be involved in any Jeguk Empire's business made me think otherwise. I mean even though Tan was your half brother, it wasn't his fault for being born as well. Up till episode 14, I'm still barely grasping what Kim Won was thinking and if he's really intending to kick Tan out from the Jeguk Empire's share. However, I have to admit both half brothers are equally handsome and kind of look like siblings.
Then in Jeguk High, there was the cute couple, Chan Young and Lee Bo Na. Initially I didn't really like Lee Bo Na cause she seemed to be bullying Eun Sang all the time. However, she's not the bully I thought she was. She's actually the cutest and most sensible rich kid in the school. I know it must have been a shock when her bestie, Kang Ye Sol, cheated her. However, sweet sweet Bo Na still accepted Ye Sol and forgave her, even inviting her to her 'Get-Back-Together-with-ChanYoung' party. So KUDOS to Lee Bo Na for that job well done. I really like her feisty character and think that Chan Young really should treat her well. Chan Young was from the 'Welfare category' but cause he's smart and held the position as the Class Representative, he was denied of the chance for bullying from anyone. He was not all that bad anyway. His father was the secretary of Jeguk Empire and they had a nice single family. So all those rich kids in Jeguk High were seriously too snobbish. Chan Young-Lee BoNa pairing is the best in the drama. Love the cute jealousy and Chan Young's smirk when Lee BoNa became jealous.
Then there's always the classic bully and in this case, it's actually Choi Young Do. Even though his actions were really disgusting at times, but from the way he would do anything to protect Cha Eun Sang, it's really thoughtful. Till now, I don't understand why both Choi Young Do and Kim Tan were still on bad terms. I have no idea why Young Do wanted to use 'illegitimate' as a way to agitate Tan. I mean what's the point? Tan didn't reveal Young Do's father's affairs to anyone anyway. If not for him using that to bully Tan, Tan wouldn't have retaliated by delaying to inform Young Do that his mother was leaving. Then all the rivalry wouldn't have begun. Young Do ah Young Do, you who has high IQ, what were you thinking?
Tan's fiancee, Rachel Yoo, well, she's a princess used to bullying others just to see them suffer. I think deep down, she's just as vulnerable as those she bullied. She needs a guy who knows her well, but first of all, she should let go of her ego and really reflect on what she had been doing to those around her and especially to herself. She's making everyone around her detest her even more. I doubt there's anyone she can turn to for help seeing her lack of friends and even an entourage. Snobbish? Checked. Ego? Checked. Empathy? None. That's the issue with Rachel, she couldn't ever put herself in other's shoes and understand their plight. She's only thinking about herself. Young Do was right. She violated the arranged marriage by falling in love with Kim Tan. Kim Tan did nothing wrong and he didn't lead her on in the first place. An arranged marriage is an arranged marriage. There's no mutual feelings between the two party in the first place. Rachel should know that but I guess she was just alone and needed someone to love her back and cause of the so-called 'marriage' she thought that Kim Tan could be the one who would love her. Plus the fact that Kim Tan is handsome as well.
Then there's the sad story Hyo Shin who, like any typical famous family, was forced to study law just so his family could uphold the honor they had been having. This can be seen in every family especially those whose parents are politicians, doctors, lawyers or attorney generals. They were brain washed to do well and succeed just so the family could continue to enjoy the honor. However, what's the point of pushing Hyo Shin up that path he had no interest in? He committed suicide before and yet, his mother refused to let him be and still pushes Hyo Shin to his limit. Poor Hyo Shin, I wonder what the ending will be for him...
The Heirs has a great cast and the stories are extremely typical, yet cause of Choi Young Do and Kim Wons' character, I got attached to the drama. I'm still waiting for the end and see what will turn out for the different characters. If Kim Tan and Eun Sang will be together, if Young Do and Rachel will amend their ways, if Hyo Shin will fulfill his dreams, if Kim Won is not that mean after all. And of course, if Kim Tan and Young Do will patch up and be buddy buddy again.
The Heirs kind of remind me of Ouran High Host Club mix Boys Over Flowers. Add on the fact that Lee Min Ho is the lead guy and is acting as a chaebol too. All the hardships the rich people face are similar compared to Ouran and Boys. Well, let's just wait and see.
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