The Impossible Heir Ending Explained & Episode 12 Spoilers: Was Lee Jae-Wook Successful in His Mission?

03.04.2024 - 15:45 / comingsoon.net / Disney Plus

Popular K-drama  aired its final episode 12 on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at 4 p.m. KST on Disney Plus. The central storyline of the series revolves around Han Tae-Oh (), who decides to help his friend, illegitimate chaebol heir Kang In-Ha (), become the next chairman of the conglomerate Kang Oh Group. They cross paths with Na Hye-Won (), who decides to help them with selfish intentions.

Episode 12 of The Impossible Heir saw Han Tae-Oh succeed in his mission to reach the major leagues. Although he might have had to re-route in the middle, he ultimately became the chairman of Kang Oh Group. He managed to protect the conglomerate from Kang In-Ha, sending the latter to prison for his crimes. However, it was still a bittersweet journey for Tae-Oh as he lost his love, friendship, and family to gain status and luxury.

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The final episode of The Impossible Heir began with Han Tae-Oh mourning the loss of his late mother, Seo Ji-Suk. Na Hye-Won handed him a letter from his mother, which asked him to let go of all the anger, hate, and memories and start afresh. He returned to his house in his hometown and reflected on the reason behind coming this far. Tae-Oh eventually went to an unconscious Chairman Kang Joong-Mo, promising to protect the conglomerate group.

Ahead of the shareholders’ meeting, Kang Seung-Ju visited his mother, Jang Geum-Suk, who was in prison. He asked her to let go of her greed to take over the conglomerate. Seung-Ju explained how miserable he was throughout his life because of his mother’s greed. He expressed his desire to be happy, and the mother-son duo broke down. Meanwhile, Park Sajin received a call from his daughter, Park Jin-Gyeong, who was the prison doctor. She called him to meet her.

Meanwhile, everyone gathered for the meeting when they discovered In-Ha was arrested on charges of Kang In-Ju’s murder and ordering Mo Gi-Jun’s murder as well. On the other hand, Jin-Gyeon revealed how she suffered because of In-Ju, leading her to become addicted to drugs. Park Sajin decided to make things right and do what was suitable for his daughter.

Prosecutor Ha Myung-Jun confronted In-Ha on his crimes. The latter was confident of getting out of this as he believed they had no evidence. However, Myung-Jun brought in Mo Gi-Jun, who was alive. Apparently, Jin-Gyeong arrived at his rescue after the prison guard stabbed him in prison. After seeing no remorse in In-Ha’s face, Gi-Jun got frustrated. Previously, Tae-Oh revealed that he would d help Gi-Jun live his life.

Soon, Myung-Jun played an audio tape indicating that In-Ha murdered his step-brother In-Ju and let Gi-Jun take the fall for it. Meanwhile, Tae-Oh asked Park Sajin to take Kang Oh Energy at a hefty