International broadcast
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.[51] It had the highest selling price in Japan among all the 2013 Korean dramas at US$30,000 for each episode.[52][53] And as of January 26, 2014, the series has garnered more than one billion views on Youku, China's biggest video streaming site.[7]
Pakistan – H Now Entertainment
China – Sohu and Youku
Hongkong – TVB J2
Indonesia – RCTI, Iflix[54]
Israel – Viva[55]
Japan – KNTV[56]
Malaysia – ONE TV ASIA, 8TV (Malaysia),[57] Iflix
Middle East and North Africa – MBC 4[58]
Mongolia – Mongol TV- 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.[51] It had the highest selling price in Japan among all the 2013 Korean dramas at US$30,000 for each episode.[52][53] And as of January 26, 2014, the series has garnered more than one billion views on Youku, China's biggest video streaming site.[7]
- Pakistan – H Now Entertainment
- China – Sohu and Youku
- Hongkong – TVB J2
- Indonesia – RCTI, Iflix[54]
- Israel – Viva[55]
- Japan – KNTV[56]
- Malaysia – ONE TV ASIA, 8TV (Malaysia),[57] Iflix
- Middle East and North Africa – MBC 4[58]
- Mongolia – Mongol TV
Philippines – ABS-CBN, Jeepney TV, Iflix, Asianovela Channel (Soon)
Romania – Euforia TV
Singapore – ONE TV ASIA, MediaCorp Channel U
Sri Lanka – Derana TV, Iflix, Gluuoo[59]
India – Puthuyugam TV
Cambodia – Rasmey Hangmeas HDTV
Thailand – Workpoint TV, Iflix, 3 Family
Vietnam – HTV3 (September 15, 2014)[60]
Myanmar – MRTV-4
Armenia – 21TV[61]
Remake
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 Siwon was originally reported to be a remake of The Heirs,[62][63] but this was later denied by Choi and director Li Shao Hong, citing the completely different story and characters.[64] In 2016, it was announced that a Korea-Chinese film based on The Heirs is in the works.[65]
References in other shows
In episode 19 of The Suspicious Housekeeper, Park Bok-nyeo is watching episode 14 of The Heirs.
References
- ^ Kang, Jung-yeon (August 23, 2013). "Lee Min-ho, f(x) Krystal Start Filming New Drama". TenAsia. Archived from the original on March 28, 2014. Retrieved August 23, 2013.
- ^ Oh, Jean (October 8, 2013). "Lee Min-ho, back to class". The Korea Herald. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
- ^ Won, Ho-yeon (October 10, 2013). "Famed scriptwriter revels in cliche". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
- ^ Kang, Jung-yeon (September 5, 2013). Chinese television drama titled Billion Dollar Heir (亿万继承人) starring Yu Xiao Tong, Kan Qing Zi and Korean singer-actor Choi Siwon was originally reported to be a remake of The Heirs,[62][63] but this was later denied by Choi and director Li Shao Hong, citing the completely different story and characters.[64] In 2016, it was announced that a Korea-Chinese film based on The Heirs is in the works.[65]
References in other shows
In episode 19 of The Suspicious Housekeeper, Park Bok-nyeo is watching episode 14 of The Heirs.
References
- ^ Kang, Jung-yeon (August 23, 2013). "Lee Min-ho, f(x) Krystal Start Filming New Drama". TenAsia. Archived from the original on March 28, 2014. Retrieved August 23, 2013.
- ^ Oh, Jean (October 8, 2013). "Lee Min-ho, back to class". The Korea Herald. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
- ^ Won, Ho-yeon (October 10, 2013). "Famed scriptwriter revels in cliche". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
- ^ Kang, Jung-yeon (September 5, 2013). "Lee Min-ho, Park Shin-hye Team Up for 1st Script Reading Session of Inherits". TenAsia. Archived from the original on March 28, 2014. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
- ^ "Dramafever Set To Premiere First Original Co-production The Heirs". Hancinema. October 8, 2013. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
- ^ "2013 Kdramas That Got The Best Ratings : Drama Stories". KDramaStars. December 28, 2013. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
- ^ a b "Hallyu booming again in China, bigger than ever". Korea JoongAng Daily. March 14, 2014.
- ^ Lee, Da-gyeong; Ha, Hyeon-kyung (January 25, 2014). "Cinderella programs enchant TV audiences". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
- ^ Jeguk means "empire" in Korean.
- ^ Lee, Hye-ji (October 1, 2013). "Lee Min-ho, Choi Jin-hyuk to Have Fiery Showdown in The Inheritors". TenAsia. Archived from the original on March 28, 2014. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
- ^ Kang, Jung-yeon (September 24, 2013). "Lee Min-ho, Park Shin-hye to Have Romantic Encounter in Inherits". TenAsia. Archived from the original on March 28, 2014. Retrieved February 3, 2014.The Suspicious Housekeeper, Park Bok-nyeo is watching episode 14 of The Heirs.
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