Heirs
He needs an assistant. She wants her inheritance back. Zheng Hao is a hotshot attorney who specializes in inheritance law. Tang Ning is an heiress who has returned from the United States only to find out that her own family members have forced her to give up her shares of the family business, robbing her of her inheritance. Tang Ning goes to work as Zheng Hao’s assistant, and she realizes that Zheng Hao is exactly the person who can help her regain her rightful place within her family. But can they stop bickering long enough for Tang Ning to achieve her goals?
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Plot Summary
The drama follows a group of wealthy high school students as they navigate their complicated lives, love affairs, and family rivalries. Cha Eun-sang, a poor young woman, finds herself entangled with Kim Tan, the heir to a huge conglomerate, and Choi Young-do, a wealthy but troubled student. Their relationships are further complicated by social class differences and the pressures of inheriting their families' empires.
Critical Reception
Heirs was a popular drama that garnered significant attention for its star-studded cast and melodramatic storyline. It achieved high viewership ratings in South Korea and was also very popular internationally, particularly in Asia. While praised for its romantic elements and appealing cast, critics sometimes pointed to its conventional plot and heavy reliance on melodrama.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its attractive cast and romantic storylines.
- Criticized by some for relying heavily on typical K-drama melodrama and tropes.
- Achieved significant popularity both domestically and internationally.
Google audience: Audience reception was generally positive, with many viewers enjoying the chemistry between the main actors and the romantic plotlines. The drama's popularity was a key factor in its success.
Awards & Accolades
SBS Drama Awards (2013): Popular Drama Award, Netizen Award (Lee Min-ho), Top Excellence Award (Park Shin-hye), Top Excellence Award (Kim Woo-bin), Best Supporting Actor (Choi Jin-hyuk), Best Young Actor (Kang Min-hyuk), Best OST Award.
Fun Fact
The drama's immense popularity led to it being referred to as a 'Hallyu' (Korean Wave) phenomenon, with its stars experiencing a significant surge in international fame.
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