Title

The Heir

Also known as: Gwigongja, 귀공자, The Childe, 贵公子, 黑手黨貴族

by Dong-U Han, Doo-Hee Lee

Score from AniList: 66/100finished99 chapters

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As a young boy, Tae-Ha Jin’s life is turned upside down when an attack during a family yacht trip robs him of his parents and future as heir to the Cheon-Gu Group–Korea’s leading conglomerate. Uncovering the dark truths behind the accident–one of vicious power struggles and family betrayals–he escapes to Italy, vowing revenge. Seventeen years later, Tae-Ha is finally back in Korea. A man driven by vengeance, he can’t wait for the sweetest revenge as he makes those who robbed everything from him pay dearly. The stakes are high, and the battle with Cheon-Gu begins! (Source: WEBTOON)

Chapters available: 99
Type: Manhwa

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3.5/5

A revenge saga in which a boy robbed of his parents and his place as heir works to uncover what really happened, with a long-strip pace that builds slowly.

Pros

A strong revenge hook with real emotional stakes
Long-strip pacing builds tension well
A complete 99-chapter run

Cons

The corporate-drama beats can feel familiar
The early setup takes a while before the revenge gets momentum

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Read the full take

A family yacht trip goes wrong, and a young boy loses his parents and his future in a single moment. That is an emotional opening, and I was hooked. The revenge engine is clear, and the long-strip format lets the tension build in deliberate waves. I love the way the story keeps the powerful family's secrets just out of reach. The full-colour art makes the boardrooms and the grief feel heavy in equal measure. The honest catch is that the corporate-drama beats can feel familiar, and the setup takes a while before the revenge gets its full momentum. Some supporting characters are sketched rather than developed. Still, the central drive is strong, and the complete run gives it a satisfying shape. If you like revenge stories with a conglomerate-sized villain, this is worth a read, and the early chapters reward patience.