About Lee Min Ho: 
Lee Min Ho is one of the most popular Asian actors working today. Born on June 22, 1987, he emerged from a range of minor roles at the start of his career to establish his reputation as the ‘king of social media’ due to his massive social media following of more than 65 million fans. Having starred in some of the biggest Korean movies and dramas over the past decade, Lee Min Ho’s popularity has surged well beyond the borders of Korea into China and countless other countries around the world. In fact, Lee Min Ho was the first South Korean actor to have his very own wax figure at Madame Tussauds in Shanghai and Hong Kong. He was also the first male celebrity to appear solo on the cover of Cosmopolitan Korea, helping to commemorate the publication’s 200th edition. Lee Min Ho’s huge fan base has helped him acquire lucrative endorsement deals with the likes of Berluti, Cheong Kwan Jang, Domino’s Pizza, Kia Motors and more. Before his superstar acting career, Lee Min Ho aspired to be a professional soccer player and even trained with former Korean national player, Cha Bum Kun. But after suffering a bad injury during his youth, he gave up his sporting passion and focused entirely on his budding entertainment career.

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Lee Min Ho began acting in small roles in high school but shot to fame after his iconic role as rich bad boy Goo Joon Pyo in the hit Korean drama “Boys Over Flowers” (2009), based on the Japanese shōjo manga series of the same name. His widely praised performance garnered him the Best New Actor award at the 45th Baeksang Arts Awards. This breakthrough role led to other leading-man roles in the popular dramas “Personal Taste” (2010), “City Hunter” (2011), “The Great Doctor (aka Faith)” (2012), “Heirs” (2013) and “The Legend of the Blue Sea” (2016-2017), bringing many more acting awards and accolades. In addition to acting, Lee Min Ho has released two music albums and is a popular endorsement model. In 2014, a Chinese entertainment magazine dubbed Lee Min Ho the winner of its “Asian Male God” poll.

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Kim Tan

Park Shin Hye is one of the most popular South Korean actresses working today. Born on February 18, 1990, she was discovered after she appeared in singer Lee Seung Hwan’s music video for “Flower,” after which she received formal training in singing, dancing and acting. She made her acting debut in the 2003 television drama “Stairway to Heaven” and instantly gained fame from portraying the younger version of the Han Jung Suh character. She has starred in many poplar dramas since, including “Pinocchio” (2014), “Heirs” (2013), “Flower Boys Next Door” (2013), “Heartstrings” (2011) and “You’re Beautiful” (2009). Park Shin Hye also displays her musical talents on many artists’ music videos and has participated on some soundtracks for television dramas. She has become a media darling and is credited for many charitable works.

Park Shin Hye

Kim Woo Bin is a popular South Korean actor and model. Born on July 16, 1989, he always aspired to become a model and debuted as a runway model in 2009 at the age of 20. He has since appeared in many fashion shows, including Seoul Fashion Week. Although his real name is Kim Hyun Joong, he took the stage name of Kim Woo Bin to make his acting debut in the 2011 television dramas “White Christmas” and “Vampire Idol.” He has made a name for himself playing the role of a rebellious student in the 2012 dramas as “A Gentleman’s Dignity,” “To the Beautiful You” and “School 2013.” Kim Woo Bin saw his popularity skyrocket after playing yet another rebellious student in “Heirs” alongside Lee Min Ho and Park Shin Hye in 2013, helping him to branch out into films and attain global fame, and then graduated to an adult leading role in and“Uncontrollably Fond” (2016). He also was named the first East Asian model for Calvin Klein.

Kim Woo Bin

Kim Ji Won is a South Korean actress and model. Born on October 19, 1992, she made her acting debut in 2008 in minor roles in television dramas, commercials and a music video. She was cast in her first leading role in the 2011 movie “Romantic Heaven” and then gained widespread fame for her role as the fiancée of Lee Min Ho’s character in the 2013 hit television drama “Heirs,” for which she won Best New Actress at the 2013 SBS Drama Awards. Kim Ji Won also has starred in the dramas “High Kick: Revenge of the Short-Legged” (2011), “To the Beautiful You” (2012), “One Sunny Day” (2014), “Gap Dong” (2014), “Descendants of the Sun” (2016) and “Fight My Way” (2017).

Kim Ji Won

Krystal Jung, known simply as Krystal, is a popular South Korean singer and actress. She is best known for being a member of the K-pop girl group f(x) since 2009 and as the younger sister of Jessica Jung, a former member of the girl group Girls’ Generation. She also is a member of the ballad group S.M. The Ballad. Born as Chrystal Soo Jung on October 24, 1994, in San Francisco, California, Krystal was discovered at the age of 5 by a representative of SM Entertainment when she and her sister visited Korea in early 2000. Krystal made her acting debut in the 2010 sitcom “More Charming by the Day,” but she solidified her status as an up-and-coming lead actress with her roles in “Heirs” in 2013 and “She’s So Lovable,” co-starring with Rain, in 2014.

Krystal Jung

Lee Bo Na

Park Hyung Sik is a South Korean singer and actor. Born on November 16, 1991, he also is known by his stage name Hyungsik as part of the boy band ZE:A. Park Hyung Sik debuted as part of the nine-member group in 2010 and made his solo debut in 2015. He broke into acting with minor roles starting in 2010 but gained recognition for his supportive role in the hugely successful television drama “Heirs” in 2013. He then starred in a main role in the award-winning drama “What Happens to My Family” in 2014, “High Society” (2015), “Hwarang” (2016-2017) and “Strong Woman Do Bong Soon” (2017).

Park Hyung Sik

Kang Min Hyuk is a South Korean drummer, singer and actor. Born on June 28, 1991, he is the drummer of rock band CNBlue, which debuted in 2010. He made his acting debut in the 2010 omnibus film “Acoustic.” He has since starred in other popular films and television dramas and is a popular guest on variety shows. His notable acting roles include the dramas “It’s Okay, Daddy’s Daughter” (2010), “Heartstrings” (2011), “Heirs” (2013) and “Entertainer” (2016).

Kang Min Hyuk

Kang Na Neul is a popular young South Korean actor. Born on February 21, 1990, he began his career in musical theater in 2006, starring in such productions as “Thrill Me,” “Prince Puzzle,” “Black Mary Poppins” and “Assassins.” He has since branched out into films and television dramas, gaining much acclaim for his roles in “Monstar” (2013), “Heirs” (2013), “Angel Eyes” (2013) and “Incomplete Life (aka Misaeng)” (2014), as well as in the films “Mourning Grave” (2014), “Empire of Lust” (2015) and “Twenty” (2015).

Kang Ha Neul

Choi Jin Hyuk is one of the most popular South Korean actors working today. Born as Kim Tae Ho on February 9, 1986, Choi Jin Hyuk broke into entertainment in 2006 after he won the grand prize in the reality talent show “Survival Star Audition.” He adopted his stage name in 2010 before his role in the drama “It’s Alright, Daddy’s Daughter.” He also starred in “I Need Romance” (2011) and “Panda and Hedgehog” (2012), but it was his memorable roles of a fierce spirit god in the drama “Gu Family Book” and a moody chaebol in “Heirs” in 2013 that elevated Choi Jin Hyuk to superstardom. Leading roles quickly followed starting in 2014 with the popular dramas “Emergency Couple,” “Grandpas Over Flowers Investigation Unit,” “Fated to Love You” and “Pride and Prejudice.” In March 2015, Choi Jin Hyuk enlisted for his mandatory military service, and he made his comeback after discharge in the 2017 drama “Tunnel.”

Choi Jin Hyuk

Jun Soo Jin

Im Joo Eun is an award-winning South Korean actress. Born on January 7, 1988, she launched her career after winning the Gold Medal at the 2004 KTF Bigi Big Nationwide Auditions. She made her acting debut in the 2005 film “Wuthering Heights” and has since appeared in many popular films, music videos and television dramas. Some of her best known roles include “Soul” (2009), for which she won Best New Actress at the 2009 MBC Drama Awards, “Wild Romance” (2012), “Heirs” (2013), “Empress Ki” (2014), “Uncontrollably Fond” (2016) and “Bad Thief, Good Thief” (2017).

Im Joo Eun

Kim Sung Ryung is a South Korean actress who was born on February 8, 1967. She first made a name for herself by winning the Miss Korea beauty pageant in 1988 and representing South Korea at the Miss Universe 1989 pageant. She then turned her hand to acting, appearing in the 1991 movie “Who Saw the Dragon’s Claws?” She made her small-screen bow in 1992, featuring in the series “92 Whale Hunting.” Since then, she has appeared in scores of hit drama titles, including “The Queen’s Flower” (2015), “Legend of the Blue Sea” (2016), and “Are You Human Too?” (2018).

Kim Sung Ryung

Han Ki Ae

Kim Mi Kyung is a South Korean actress. She was born October 14, 1963 and made her theater debut in 1985. A year later she made her debut in film and her television drama debut soon followed. One of the most recognized actresses in Korean television, she has garnered fans the world over. You can find her making appearances in numerous films and television dramas including, "The Master's Sun" (2013), “Healer” (2014), “Another Oh Hae Young” (2016), and “Her Private Life” (2019).

Kim Mi Kyung

Choi Won Young is a South Korean actor. Born on January 10, 1976, he began his acting career in the 2002 film “Sex Is Zero.” He has since starred in many popular films and television series, including “A Hundred Years’ Inheritance” (2013), “Heirs” (2013), “Three Days” (2014), “The Night Watchman” (2014), “Secret Door” (2014), “Kill Me, Heal Me” (2015), “I Remember You” (2015), “Twenty Again” (2015), “Please Come Back, Mister” (2016) and “Laurel Tree Tailors” (2016-2017). Choi Won Young married actress Shim Yi Young in 2014. They met on the set of “A Hundred Years’ Inheritance” in 2013.

Choi Won Young

Yoon Jae Ho

Jo Yoon Woo is a South Korean actor. Born on July 27, 1991, he also is known by the name Cho Yoon Woo. He made his acting debut in the popular 2011 television drama “Flower Boy Ramyun Shop.” He has since starred in “Dating Agency: Cyrano” (2013), “Tomorrow Cantabile” (2014), “Mask” (2015) and “Hwarang” (2016-2017).

Jo Yoon Woo

Moon Joon Young

Park Joon Geum is a South Korean actress. She was born on July 29, 1962 and made her debut in the acting world in 2006. Taking roles in both film and television dramas, she can be found in some of the most popular dramas to date, including “Secret Garden” (2010), “Rooftop Prince” (2012), “Descendants of the Sun” (2016), “Queen of Mystery” (2017), and “Never Twice” (2019). In 2018, she was awarded the “Top Excellence Award for an Actress in a Serial Drama” at the “MBC Drama Awards” (2018).

Park Joon Geum

Choi Jin Ho is a South Korean actor. He was born on May 26, 1968 and made his acting debut in 1991. Since then, he has appeared in numerous films and television dramas, including “Ghost” (2012), “Confession” (2014), “Oh My Venus” (2015), “Dr. Romantic” (2016), and “Extra-ordinary You” (2019).

Choi Jin Ho

Kim Seung Wook is a South Korean actor who was born on August 4, 1963. He began acting in the early 1980s, and was primarily a stage play performer until he eventually transitioned to the small and big screens in the early 2000s, starring in drama series titles such as “Guardian Angel” (2001), “My Fair Lady” (2009), and “Glory Jane” (2011). More recently, he has appeared in the drama titles “Beauty Inside” (2018) and “No Matter What” (2020).

Kim Seung Wook

Yoon Jin Seo is a South Korean actress who was born on August 5, 1983, in Seoul, South Korea. She made her movie debut in the 2001 film “A Perfect Day,” and followed up with a role in the Palme d’Or-winning movie “Oldboy” in 2003. Her first major drama series role was “Lovers in Paris” in 2004, and her more recent works include the film “Coco” in 2017 and the drama series “The Royal Gambler” (2016).

Yoon Jin Seo

The world at your feet and the weight of the world on your shoulders, children of the super-elite class bear the burden of success as they are being groomed as heirs to their family business empires despite only being in high school.

Kim Tan (Lee Min Ho) is the heir to the Empire Group, a family conglomerate business, but he lives under the constant shadow of his older half-brother, Kim Won (Choi Jin Hyuk), who is already an accomplished young executive in the family business. Despite being betrothed to the wealthy and haughty Rachel Ryu (Kim Ji Won), a hotel heiress, Tan falls in love with Cha Eun Sang (Park Shin Hye), the daughter of his family’s housekeeper.

Eun Sang and her best friend, Yoon Chan Young (Kang Min Hyuk), the son of Empire Group’s secretary, did not grow up like their families’ employer did, but they get embroiled in their lives nonetheless. Eun Sang gets caught in a love triangle with Tan and Choi Young Do (Kim Woo Bin), the condescending heir to a luxury resort conglomerate while Chan Young falls in love with Tan’s ex-girlfriend, Lee Bo Na (Krystal Jung), the socialite daughter of a major entertainment executive. Can a romance survive between the haves and the have-nots?

“Heirs: He Who Wears the Crown Must Bear Its Weight,” also known as “Heirs,” is a 2013 South Korean drama series starring the hottest actors working today. It is directed by Kang Shin Hyo.

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