Synopsis
The heirs to Korea's biggest conglomerates clash and fall in love at an elite Seoul high school.
What makes The Heirs worth watching
Career-defining role for Kim Woo-bin.
The Heirs represents a strong example of south korea romance from the 2013 production cycle. Korean studios have spent the past decade refining the kind of long-form storytelling on display here — careful character work, restrained pacing in the early episodes, and a willingness to let emotional beats land without overstatement. The blend of Romance and Drama elements gives the show its tonal signature, sitting somewhere between mainstream comfort viewing and prestige drama.
The cast is led by Lee Min-ho, Park Shin-hye, Kim Woo-bin, with strong supporting work from Krystal Jung. It originally aired on SBS, and has since travelled internationally through the streaming partnerships listed above.
Where to watch The Heirs online
You can currently stream The Heirs on the following platforms (regional availability varies):
- Viki — see all Viki Asian drama listings on DramaSeek.
- Netflix — see all Netflix Asian drama listings on DramaSeek.
Streaming rights for Asian dramas shift constantly. We update each title page when a new platform picks up a series or a contract expires. If a service is geo-locked in your region, see our guide to legitimate options for international drama viewers.
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