The Heirs | |
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Also known as | The Inheritors |
Hangul | 왕관을 쓰려는 자, 그 무게를 견뎌라 – 상속자들 |
Hanja | 王冠을 쓰려는 者, 그 무게를 견뎌라 – 相續者들 |
Literal meaning | He Who Wishes to Wear the Crown, Endures Its Weight – The Heirs [1] |
Revised Romanization | Wang-gwaneul Sseuryeoneun Ja, Geu Mugereul Gyeondyeora – Sangsokjadeul |
McCune–Reischauer | Wang'gwanŭl Ssŭryŏnŭn Ja, Kŭ Mugerŭl Kyŏndyŏra – Sangsokjadŭl |
Genre | |
Created by | Choi Moon-suk (from SBS Drama Production) |
Written by | Kim Eun-sook |
Directed by |
|
Creative directors |
|
Starring | |
Music by | Park Se-joon |
Opening theme | "I Will See You" by Trans Fixion |
Ending theme | "I'm Saying" (말이야) by Lee Hong-gi |
Country of origin | South Korea |
Original language | Korean |
No. of episodes | 20 |
Production | |
Executive producer | Yoon Ha-rim |
Producers |
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Camera setup | Single-camera |
Running time | 58–60 minutes |
Production company | Hwa&Dam Pictures |
Original release | |
Network | SBS TV |
Release | October 9 December 12, 2013 | –
The Heirs ( Korean: 왕관을 쓰려는 자, 그 무게를 견뎌라 – 상속자들), also known as The Inheritors, is a South Korean television series starring Lee Min-ho, Park Shin-hye, and Kim Woo-bin. [3] Written by Kim Eun-sook, the drama is set in a high school populated by the privileged and uber-rich. [4] It aired on SBS from October 9 to December 12, 2013. [5]
This was the first Korean drama co-produced by American digital distribution platform DramaFever and Korean production company Hwa&Dam Pictures. [6]
Due to its star-studded cast and writer Kim Eun-sook (who previously wrote Lovers in Paris, Secret Garden and A Gentleman's Dignity), international broadcasting rights were sold to 13 countries. [7][ unreliable source?] It had the highest selling price in Japan among all the 2013 Korean dramas at US$30,000 for each episode. [8] [9] As of January 26, 2014, the series has garnered more than one billion views on Youku, China's biggest video streaming site. [10]
The series follows a group of wealthy, privileged high school students as they are about to take over their families' business empires, overcoming difficulties and growing every step of the way.
Kim Tan ( Lee Min-ho) is a wealthy heir to a large Korean conglomerate called Jeguk Group. [11] He was exiled to the U.S. by his half-brother Kim Won ( Choi Jin-hyuk), who tries to take control of the family business. [12] While in the States, he meets Cha Eun-sang ( Park Shin-hye), who went there to look for her sister. [13] Despite being engaged to Yoo Rachel ( Kim Ji-won), a fellow heiress, Kim Tan soon falls in love with Eun-sang. When Kim Tan returns to Korea, his former best friend turned enemy Choi Young-do ( Kim Woo-bin) begins picking on Eun-sang to irritate Tan. Tension ensues when Young-do also falls in love with Eun-sang, and Kim Tan is forced to choose between his responsibility of pursuing the family business or love.
The Heirs OST | |
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Soundtrack album by Various artists | |
Recorded | 2013 |
Genre | Soundtrack |
Language | |
Label |
CJ E&M FNC Entertainment Hwa & Dam Pictures |
No. | Title | Artist | Length |
---|---|---|---|
1. | "I'm Saying... (말이야)" | Lee Hong-gi | 3:50 |
2. | "Love Is..." | Park Jang-hyun & Park Hyun-kyu ( Vromance) | 3:40 |
3. | "Moment" | Lee Changmin ( 2AM) | 3:40 |
4. | "In the Name of Love (사랑이라는 이름으로)" | Ken ( VIXX) | 3:22 |
5. | "Two People (두 사람) (Remake)" | Park Jang-hyun ( Vromance) | 4:29 |
6. | "Serendipity (세렌디피티)" | 2Young | 3:37 |
7. | "Biting My Lower Lip (아랫입술 물고)" | Esna | 3:43 |
8. | "Here for You" | Big Baby Driver | 3:40 |
9. | "What We Used to Be" | Big Baby Driver | 3:27 |
10. | "Some Other Day" | Big Baby Driver | 3:27 |
11. | "I Will See You" | Trans Fixion | 2:54 |
12. | "I'm Saying... (말이야) (Inst.)" | Lee Hong-gi | 3:50 |
13. | "Love Is... (Inst.)" | Park Jang-hyun & Park Hyun-kyu ( Vromance) | 3:40 |
14. | "Moment (Inst.)" | Lee Changmin ( 2AM) | 4:03 |
No. | Title | Artist | Length |
---|---|---|---|
1. | "Story (스토리)" | Park Shin-hye | 4:35 |
2. | "Crying Again (또 운다)" | Moon Myung-jin | 3:50 |
3. | "Only with My Heart (마음으로만)" | Lena Park | 4:25 |
4. | "Don't Look Back (돌아보지마)" | Choi Jin-hyuk | 4:07 |
5. | "Painful Love (아픈 사랑)" | Lee Min-ho | 3:56 |
6. | "Love Is... (Acoustic Ver.)" | Park Hyun-kyu ( Vromance) | 3:10 |
7. | "In the Name of Love (사랑이라는 이름으로) (English Ver.)" | Ken ( VIXX) | 3:22 |
8. | "Growing Pains 2 (성장통 2)" | Cold Cherry | 3:52 |
9. | "Heritor" | Various Artists | 2:04 |
10. | "I'm Saying (말이야) (Piano Ver.)" | Various Artists | 2:02 |
11. | "Dream Catcher" | Various Artists | 2:30 |
12. | "Love Is... (Comic Ver.)" | Various Artists | 1:25 |
13. | "Logical Love" | Various Artists | 2:44 |
14. | "Weight of the Crown" | Various Artists | 3:08 |
15. | "Aim at the Crown" | Various Artists | 2:11 |
16. | "(별을 세는 아이)" | Various Artists | 2:12 |
17. | "Portents of War" | Various Artists | 1:58 |
18. | "Dream of One Summer Night (한여름 밤에 꿈)" | Various Artists | 2:31 |
In the table below, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
Ep. | Original broadcast date | Average audience share | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nielsen Korea [46] | TNmS | ||||
Nationwide | Seoul | Nationwide | Seoul | ||
1 | October 9, 2013 | 11.6% (7th) | 13.1% (6th) | 9.9% (13th) | 12.0% (5th) |
2 | October 10, 2013 | 10.5% (11th) | 11.8% (9th) | 11.2% (13th) | 13.4% (5th) |
3 | October 16, 2013 | 10.6% (10th) | 11.8% (6th) | 10.9% (9th) | 13.9% (4th) |
4 | October 17, 2013 | 11.5% (10th) | 12.7% (7th) | 12.4% (8th) | 15.2% (4th) |
5 | October 23, 2013 | 11.4% (8th) | 12.8% (7th) | 12.2% (9th) | 15.6% (3rd) |
6 | October 24, 2013 | 13.5% (6th) | 14.8% (5th) | 13.9% (5th) | 17.9% (3rd) |
7 | October 30, 2013 | 13.1% (8th) | 13.1% (7th) | 12.9% (8th) | 16.2% (3rd) |
8 | October 31, 2013 | 13.1% (5th) | 14.1% (4th) | 14.1% (4th) | 17.6% (2nd) |
9 | November 6, 2013 | 13.4% (6th) | 15.3% (6th) | 13.3% (6th) | 16.6% (3rd) |
10 | November 7, 2013 | 15.3% (5th) | 17.2% (4th) | 14.3% (4th) | 17.9% (2nd) |
11 | November 13, 2013 | 15.4% (6th) | 16.8% (5th) | 13.9% (4th) | 17.1% (3rd) |
12 | November 14, 2013 | 15.9% (5th) | 17.5% (4th) | 14.0% (5th) | 17.8% (4th) |
13 | November 20, 2013 | 20.6% (2nd) | 22.7% (1st) | 18.2% (3rd) | 22.1% (1st) |
14 | November 21, 2013 | 22.1% (2nd) | 24.6% (1st) | 19.4% (2nd) | 23.4% (2nd) |
15 | November 27, 2013 | 19.8% (2nd) | 21.0% (2nd) | 18.2% (4th) | 22.7% (1st) |
16 | November 28, 2013 | 21.1% (2nd) | 23.2% (2nd) | 20.2% (2nd) | 23.8% (1st) |
17 | December 4, 2013 | 21.4% (2nd) | 23.4% (2nd) | 21.4% (2nd) | 27.6% (1st) |
18 | December 5, 2013 | 23.9% (2nd) | 26.5% (1st) | 21.8% (2nd) | 27.3% (1st) |
19 | December 11, 2013 | 24.3% (2nd) | 27.0% (1st) | 22.5% (2nd) | 28.5% (1st) |
20 | December 12, 2013 | 25.6% (2nd) | 28.6% (1st) | 23.5% (2nd) | 27.9% (1st) |
Average | 16.7% | 18.4% | 15.9% | 19.7% |
Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
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2013 | 18th Anhui TV Drama Awards [47] [48][ unreliable source?] | Popular Foreign Actress | Park Shin-hye | Won |
Popular Foreign Actor | Kim Woo-bin | Won | ||
Baidu Fei Dian ("The Hottest") Awards [49] | Best Asian Actor | Lee Min-ho | Won | |
21st SBS Drama Awards [50] | Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Drama Special | Won | ||
Excellence Award, Actress in a Drama Special | Park Shin-hye | Won | ||
Special Acting Award, Actress in a Drama Special | Kim Sung-ryung | Won | ||
Top 10 Stars | Lee Min-ho | Won | ||
Park Shin-hye | Won | |||
Kim Woo-bin | Won | |||
New Star Award | Choi Jin-hyuk | Won | ||
Kang Min-hyuk | Won | |||
Kim Ji-won | Won | |||
Netizen Popularity Award | Lee Min-ho | Won | ||
Kim Woo-bin | Nominated | |||
Park Shin-hye | Nominated | |||
Best Couple Award | Lee Min-ho and Park Shin-hye | Won | ||
Best Dressed | Lee Min-ho | Won | ||
2014 | 50th Baeksang Arts Awards [51] | Most Popular Actor (TV) | Nominated | |
Kim Woo-bin | Nominated | |||
Park Hyung-sik | Nominated | |||
Most Popular Actress (TV) | Park Shin-hye | Won | ||
Best OST | Moment – Lee Changmin | Nominated | ||
2nd Asia Rainbow TV Awards | Best Modern Drama | The Heirs | Won | |
Best Leading Actor | Lee Min-ho | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Leading Actress | Park Shin-hye | Won | ||
Best Supporting Actor | Kim Woo-bin | Nominated | ||
Best Supporting Actress | Kim Ji-won | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Director | Kang Shin-hyo | Won | ||
Outstanding Scriptwriter | Kim Eun-sook | Won | ||
Outstanding Theme Song | Moment – Lee Changmin | Won | ||
9th Seoul International Drama Awards | Outstanding Korean Drama | The Heirs | Won | |
Outstanding Korean Actor | Lee Min-ho | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Korean Actress | Park Shin-hye | Nominated | ||
People's Choice Actor | Lee Min-ho | Nominated | ||
Kim Woo-bin | Nominated | |||
People's Choice Actress | Park Shin-hye | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Korean Drama OST | I'm Saying – Lee Hong-gi | Nominated | ||
Only With My Heart – Lena Park | Nominated | |||
7th Korea Drama Awards | Grand Prize (Daesang) | Lee Min-ho | Nominated | |
Best Production Director | Kang Shin-hyo and Boo Sung-chul | Nominated | ||
Excellence Award, Actor | Kim Woo-bin | Nominated | ||
Choi Jin-hyuk | Nominated | |||
16th Seoul International Youth Film Festival | Best Young Actor | Kang Ha-neul | Nominated | |
Best Young Actress | Park Shin-hye | Nominated | ||
Best OST by a Male Artist | I'm Saying – Lee Hong-gi | Nominated | ||
Moment – Lee Changmin | Nominated | |||
3rd APAN Star Awards [52] | Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries | Lee Min-ho | Nominated | |
Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries | Kim Woo-bin | Nominated | ||
Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries | Park Shin-hye | Won |
A 2014 Chinese television drama titled Billion Dollar Heir (亿万继承人) starring Yu Xiao Tong, Kan Qing Zi and Korean singer-actor Choi Si-won was originally reported to be a remake of The Heirs, [53] [54] but this was later denied by Choi and director Li Shao Hong, citing the completely different story and characters. [55] In 2016, it was announced that a Korea-Chinese film based on The Heirs is in the works. [56][ unreliable source?]
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The Heirs | |
---|---|
Also known as | The Inheritors |
Hangul | 왕관을 쓰려는 자, 그 무게를 견뎌라 – 상속자들 |
Hanja | 王冠을 쓰려는 者, 그 무게를 견뎌라 – 相續者들 |
Literal meaning | He Who Wishes to Wear the Crown, Endures Its Weight – The Heirs [1] |
Revised Romanization | Wang-gwaneul Sseuryeoneun Ja, Geu Mugereul Gyeondyeora – Sangsokjadeul |
McCune–Reischauer | Wang'gwanŭl Ssŭryŏnŭn Ja, Kŭ Mugerŭl Kyŏndyŏra – Sangsokjadŭl |
Genre | |
Created by | Choi Moon-suk (from SBS Drama Production) |
Written by | Kim Eun-sook |
Directed by |
|
Creative directors |
|
Starring | |
Music by | Park Se-joon |
Opening theme | "I Will See You" by Trans Fixion |
Ending theme | "I'm Saying" (말이야) by Lee Hong-gi |
Country of origin | South Korea |
Original language | Korean |
No. of episodes | 20 |
Production | |
Executive producer | Yoon Ha-rim |
Producers |
|
Camera setup | Single-camera |
Running time | 58–60 minutes |
Production company | Hwa&Dam Pictures |
Original release | |
Network | SBS TV |
Release | October 9 December 12, 2013 | –
The Heirs ( Korean: 왕관을 쓰려는 자, 그 무게를 견뎌라 – 상속자들), also known as The Inheritors, is a South Korean television series starring Lee Min-ho, Park Shin-hye, and Kim Woo-bin. [3] Written by Kim Eun-sook, the drama is set in a high school populated by the privileged and uber-rich. [4] It aired on SBS from October 9 to December 12, 2013. [5]
This was the first Korean drama co-produced by American digital distribution platform DramaFever and Korean production company Hwa&Dam Pictures. [6]
Due to its star-studded cast and writer Kim Eun-sook (who previously wrote Lovers in Paris, Secret Garden and A Gentleman's Dignity), international broadcasting rights were sold to 13 countries. [7][ unreliable source?] It had the highest selling price in Japan among all the 2013 Korean dramas at US$30,000 for each episode. [8] [9] As of January 26, 2014, the series has garnered more than one billion views on Youku, China's biggest video streaming site. [10]
The series follows a group of wealthy, privileged high school students as they are about to take over their families' business empires, overcoming difficulties and growing every step of the way.
Kim Tan ( Lee Min-ho) is a wealthy heir to a large Korean conglomerate called Jeguk Group. [11] He was exiled to the U.S. by his half-brother Kim Won ( Choi Jin-hyuk), who tries to take control of the family business. [12] While in the States, he meets Cha Eun-sang ( Park Shin-hye), who went there to look for her sister. [13] Despite being engaged to Yoo Rachel ( Kim Ji-won), a fellow heiress, Kim Tan soon falls in love with Eun-sang. When Kim Tan returns to Korea, his former best friend turned enemy Choi Young-do ( Kim Woo-bin) begins picking on Eun-sang to irritate Tan. Tension ensues when Young-do also falls in love with Eun-sang, and Kim Tan is forced to choose between his responsibility of pursuing the family business or love.
The Heirs OST | |
---|---|
Soundtrack album by Various artists | |
Recorded | 2013 |
Genre | Soundtrack |
Language | |
Label |
CJ E&M FNC Entertainment Hwa & Dam Pictures |
No. | Title | Artist | Length |
---|---|---|---|
1. | "I'm Saying... (말이야)" | Lee Hong-gi | 3:50 |
2. | "Love Is..." | Park Jang-hyun & Park Hyun-kyu ( Vromance) | 3:40 |
3. | "Moment" | Lee Changmin ( 2AM) | 3:40 |
4. | "In the Name of Love (사랑이라는 이름으로)" | Ken ( VIXX) | 3:22 |
5. | "Two People (두 사람) (Remake)" | Park Jang-hyun ( Vromance) | 4:29 |
6. | "Serendipity (세렌디피티)" | 2Young | 3:37 |
7. | "Biting My Lower Lip (아랫입술 물고)" | Esna | 3:43 |
8. | "Here for You" | Big Baby Driver | 3:40 |
9. | "What We Used to Be" | Big Baby Driver | 3:27 |
10. | "Some Other Day" | Big Baby Driver | 3:27 |
11. | "I Will See You" | Trans Fixion | 2:54 |
12. | "I'm Saying... (말이야) (Inst.)" | Lee Hong-gi | 3:50 |
13. | "Love Is... (Inst.)" | Park Jang-hyun & Park Hyun-kyu ( Vromance) | 3:40 |
14. | "Moment (Inst.)" | Lee Changmin ( 2AM) | 4:03 |
No. | Title | Artist | Length |
---|---|---|---|
1. | "Story (스토리)" | Park Shin-hye | 4:35 |
2. | "Crying Again (또 운다)" | Moon Myung-jin | 3:50 |
3. | "Only with My Heart (마음으로만)" | Lena Park | 4:25 |
4. | "Don't Look Back (돌아보지마)" | Choi Jin-hyuk | 4:07 |
5. | "Painful Love (아픈 사랑)" | Lee Min-ho | 3:56 |
6. | "Love Is... (Acoustic Ver.)" | Park Hyun-kyu ( Vromance) | 3:10 |
7. | "In the Name of Love (사랑이라는 이름으로) (English Ver.)" | Ken ( VIXX) | 3:22 |
8. | "Growing Pains 2 (성장통 2)" | Cold Cherry | 3:52 |
9. | "Heritor" | Various Artists | 2:04 |
10. | "I'm Saying (말이야) (Piano Ver.)" | Various Artists | 2:02 |
11. | "Dream Catcher" | Various Artists | 2:30 |
12. | "Love Is... (Comic Ver.)" | Various Artists | 1:25 |
13. | "Logical Love" | Various Artists | 2:44 |
14. | "Weight of the Crown" | Various Artists | 3:08 |
15. | "Aim at the Crown" | Various Artists | 2:11 |
16. | "(별을 세는 아이)" | Various Artists | 2:12 |
17. | "Portents of War" | Various Artists | 1:58 |
18. | "Dream of One Summer Night (한여름 밤에 꿈)" | Various Artists | 2:31 |
In the table below, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
Ep. | Original broadcast date | Average audience share | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nielsen Korea [46] | TNmS | ||||
Nationwide | Seoul | Nationwide | Seoul | ||
1 | October 9, 2013 | 11.6% (7th) | 13.1% (6th) | 9.9% (13th) | 12.0% (5th) |
2 | October 10, 2013 | 10.5% (11th) | 11.8% (9th) | 11.2% (13th) | 13.4% (5th) |
3 | October 16, 2013 | 10.6% (10th) | 11.8% (6th) | 10.9% (9th) | 13.9% (4th) |
4 | October 17, 2013 | 11.5% (10th) | 12.7% (7th) | 12.4% (8th) | 15.2% (4th) |
5 | October 23, 2013 | 11.4% (8th) | 12.8% (7th) | 12.2% (9th) | 15.6% (3rd) |
6 | October 24, 2013 | 13.5% (6th) | 14.8% (5th) | 13.9% (5th) | 17.9% (3rd) |
7 | October 30, 2013 | 13.1% (8th) | 13.1% (7th) | 12.9% (8th) | 16.2% (3rd) |
8 | October 31, 2013 | 13.1% (5th) | 14.1% (4th) | 14.1% (4th) | 17.6% (2nd) |
9 | November 6, 2013 | 13.4% (6th) | 15.3% (6th) | 13.3% (6th) | 16.6% (3rd) |
10 | November 7, 2013 | 15.3% (5th) | 17.2% (4th) | 14.3% (4th) | 17.9% (2nd) |
11 | November 13, 2013 | 15.4% (6th) | 16.8% (5th) | 13.9% (4th) | 17.1% (3rd) |
12 | November 14, 2013 | 15.9% (5th) | 17.5% (4th) | 14.0% (5th) | 17.8% (4th) |
13 | November 20, 2013 | 20.6% (2nd) | 22.7% (1st) | 18.2% (3rd) | 22.1% (1st) |
14 | November 21, 2013 | 22.1% (2nd) | 24.6% (1st) | 19.4% (2nd) | 23.4% (2nd) |
15 | November 27, 2013 | 19.8% (2nd) | 21.0% (2nd) | 18.2% (4th) | 22.7% (1st) |
16 | November 28, 2013 | 21.1% (2nd) | 23.2% (2nd) | 20.2% (2nd) | 23.8% (1st) |
17 | December 4, 2013 | 21.4% (2nd) | 23.4% (2nd) | 21.4% (2nd) | 27.6% (1st) |
18 | December 5, 2013 | 23.9% (2nd) | 26.5% (1st) | 21.8% (2nd) | 27.3% (1st) |
19 | December 11, 2013 | 24.3% (2nd) | 27.0% (1st) | 22.5% (2nd) | 28.5% (1st) |
20 | December 12, 2013 | 25.6% (2nd) | 28.6% (1st) | 23.5% (2nd) | 27.9% (1st) |
Average | 16.7% | 18.4% | 15.9% | 19.7% |
Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | 18th Anhui TV Drama Awards [47] [48][ unreliable source?] | Popular Foreign Actress | Park Shin-hye | Won |
Popular Foreign Actor | Kim Woo-bin | Won | ||
Baidu Fei Dian ("The Hottest") Awards [49] | Best Asian Actor | Lee Min-ho | Won | |
21st SBS Drama Awards [50] | Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Drama Special | Won | ||
Excellence Award, Actress in a Drama Special | Park Shin-hye | Won | ||
Special Acting Award, Actress in a Drama Special | Kim Sung-ryung | Won | ||
Top 10 Stars | Lee Min-ho | Won | ||
Park Shin-hye | Won | |||
Kim Woo-bin | Won | |||
New Star Award | Choi Jin-hyuk | Won | ||
Kang Min-hyuk | Won | |||
Kim Ji-won | Won | |||
Netizen Popularity Award | Lee Min-ho | Won | ||
Kim Woo-bin | Nominated | |||
Park Shin-hye | Nominated | |||
Best Couple Award | Lee Min-ho and Park Shin-hye | Won | ||
Best Dressed | Lee Min-ho | Won | ||
2014 | 50th Baeksang Arts Awards [51] | Most Popular Actor (TV) | Nominated | |
Kim Woo-bin | Nominated | |||
Park Hyung-sik | Nominated | |||
Most Popular Actress (TV) | Park Shin-hye | Won | ||
Best OST | Moment – Lee Changmin | Nominated | ||
2nd Asia Rainbow TV Awards | Best Modern Drama | The Heirs | Won | |
Best Leading Actor | Lee Min-ho | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Leading Actress | Park Shin-hye | Won | ||
Best Supporting Actor | Kim Woo-bin | Nominated | ||
Best Supporting Actress | Kim Ji-won | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Director | Kang Shin-hyo | Won | ||
Outstanding Scriptwriter | Kim Eun-sook | Won | ||
Outstanding Theme Song | Moment – Lee Changmin | Won | ||
9th Seoul International Drama Awards | Outstanding Korean Drama | The Heirs | Won | |
Outstanding Korean Actor | Lee Min-ho | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Korean Actress | Park Shin-hye | Nominated | ||
People's Choice Actor | Lee Min-ho | Nominated | ||
Kim Woo-bin | Nominated | |||
People's Choice Actress | Park Shin-hye | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Korean Drama OST | I'm Saying – Lee Hong-gi | Nominated | ||
Only With My Heart – Lena Park | Nominated | |||
7th Korea Drama Awards | Grand Prize (Daesang) | Lee Min-ho | Nominated | |
Best Production Director | Kang Shin-hyo and Boo Sung-chul | Nominated | ||
Excellence Award, Actor | Kim Woo-bin | Nominated | ||
Choi Jin-hyuk | Nominated | |||
16th Seoul International Youth Film Festival | Best Young Actor | Kang Ha-neul | Nominated | |
Best Young Actress | Park Shin-hye | Nominated | ||
Best OST by a Male Artist | I'm Saying – Lee Hong-gi | Nominated | ||
Moment – Lee Changmin | Nominated | |||
3rd APAN Star Awards [52] | Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries | Lee Min-ho | Nominated | |
Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries | Kim Woo-bin | Nominated | ||
Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries | Park Shin-hye | Won |
A 2014 Chinese television drama titled Billion Dollar Heir (亿万继承人) starring Yu Xiao Tong, Kan Qing Zi and Korean singer-actor Choi Si-won was originally reported to be a remake of The Heirs, [53] [54] but this was later denied by Choi and director Li Shao Hong, citing the completely different story and characters. [55] In 2016, it was announced that a Korea-Chinese film based on The Heirs is in the works. [56][ unreliable source?]
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