All-Star Cast for Lee Min Ho’s Next Drama ‘The Heirs’

Fans of Lee Min Ho have been anticipating his return to acting since his management agency Starhaus Entertainment announced in March that the actor would be starring in Kim Eun Sook’s new drama “The One Trying to Wear the Crown, Withstand the Weight — The Heirs.” Since then, Park Shin Hye (“You’re Beautiful”) and a slew of other hot young actors have confirmed their participation in the drama. “The Heirs” is said to be a trendy “Gossip Girl”-meets-“Boys Over Flowers” story centered around the lives of wealthy high school students.

Lee Min Ho and Choi Jin Hyuk

Kim Eun Sook was the writer of the hit dramas “Lovers in Paris,” “Secret Garden,” and “A Gentlemen’s Dignity,” just to name a few. Producer Kang Shin Hyo also worked on “Midas” and “Tazza.”


The new cast additions include Kim Woo Bin, best known for in his role in “School 2013,” Choi Jin Hyuk, who gained popularity through his short appearance in “Gu Family Book,” and Kang Ha Neul, who is currently starring in “Monstar,” and who last summer appeared in “To the Beautiful You.”

Kim Woo Bin

Kang Ha Neul and Hyung Shik (ZE:A)

The latest additions to the cast include actresses Im Joo Eun (“Arang and the Magistrate”) and Kim Ji Won (“High Kick 3: Revenge of the Short Legged”).

Kim Ji Won and Im Joo Eun

Idol stars Krystal of f(x) and Hyung Shik of ZE:A, who both have prior acting experience, also have roles in the drama. Yesterday, CNBLUE’s Kang Min Hyuk (“Heartstrings”) also was announced to be a part of the star-studded cast.

Krystal (f(x))

Kang Min Hyuk (CNBLUE)