First Love, Buried Secrets—and a Second Chance
What happens when your childhood bestie might’ve also been your first love? That’s the emotional minefield waiting to explode in ‘The Impossible Heir’ (Korean title: Last Summer), the latest KBS2 K-drama starring Lee Jae-wook and Choi Sung-eun. Slated to premiere on November 1 at 9:20 PM KST, the drama serves up a nostalgic romance filled with bittersweet flashbacks and sizzling present-day chemistry.
Main Poster Dropped—Cue the Nostalgia
KBS just released the official main poster, and it’s dripping with childhood vibes. In it, we see Doh-ha (Lee Jae-wook) and Ha-kyung (Choi Sung-eun) dressed casually, holding an old-school video game console (hello, retro!). Doh-ha’s cheeky expression and Ha-kyung’s gentle grip around his shoulder scream feel-good moments—but don’t be fooled. According to producers, the onscreen tension is hiding something deeper. Turns out, their shared past isn’t as picture-perfect as it seems.
A Dream Team Behind the Scenes
Behind the camera is director Min Yeon-hong, best known for gripping dramas like Insider and Missing: The Other Side 2. Writing duties are handled by Jung Yoo-ri, who previously crafted the whimsical world of Kiss Sixth Sense and the tender tones of Radio Romance. With that creative pedigree, expect an emotional rollercoaster with artfully timed plot twists and serious second-lead syndrome potential.
Friends to Lovers, But With a Twist
Think of it as Your Name meets Reply 1988—but with more secrets. Doh-ha and Ha-kyung must confront the truth behind their long-suppressed feelings, unfolding into a heart-tugging exploration of what could’ve been. Fans are already buzzing after glimpsing the first teaser, which sneakily dropped a kiss scene that lit up Korean social media.
Mark Your Calendars
With rising stars Lee Jae-wook and Choi Sung-eun leading the charge, Last Summer is shaping up to be this fall’s sleeper hit. Whether you’re a sucker for childhood sweethearts or just need a good cry, add this drama to your watchlist.
“Was it always just friendship—or something more?” That’s the question viewers will be asking all season long.
