Heirs and Heiresses

The Tea with Somi

Somi: Hey Somies!! It is a beautiful… beautiful Tuesday in the city of Busan, and you are a listening to– The tea with Somi . I am so excited because we have an amazing guest joining us in the studio today and we can't wait to spill some tea with you all...but first! an iced latte to set in the mood puleasee!

*long sip*

whoops! that icy cup of latte does it for me evee…errytime...

You guuuys, I am joined today by my favorite girl...Nari!!!

Nari: *chuckles* Oh my God it feels so good to finally be here.

Somi: It was about time right?

Nari: Yeah it was. Hey girlies! Nari here, so excited to be in the studio with my love Somi. How are the girlies doing, hoping you are taking your vitamins and being your happy self!

Somi: Yes gurl! Okay.... As you all already know, on this podcast we unapologetically gossip and chit-chat about the #1 trending gossip topic in Asia and baby it's that time of the year again but this time it appears to be hotter. Soo H&H academia is the trending topic this week and unlike other times, this year has really got the hype because we would likely witness an influx of our favorite celebrity 'wealthy' kids come in from different parts of Asia, all because of the decision of one man!

But first before we get into that, Nari... what's your take on the idea of an academy where children who are to take over the management of their family's businesses come together to get the needed training on how to successfully manage a company.

Nari: I genuinely love and applaud the idea and I'm glad it actually came into existence. I think it is a great one because most of these guys are presently on a different path not linked to business and finance and this gives them a perception of what to expect in the future when they finally take over their company's operations, and also knowing how to deal with critical situations when they come up. Still, permit me to say that this may not be the main goal.

Somi: You think so?

Nari: Yes I do! So here is my theory. I think the whole aim of this 'academy' is actually not what draws them in. Instead, it is the possibilities of better business connections and productive romantic relationships for future benefits.

Somi: Ohhh!! That does makes sense.

Nari: It is a plain fact that the rich can do anything to stay rich right? You know, one of the ways they achieve this, is by enriching their social circle but in this case their children's social circle from now on! because come on, we watch their stories on Pinsta, we know how well these guys wouldn't trade their fun and adventurous time around the world for an idea which i'm so sure seems boring to them if there wasn't a catch.

Somi: I get you Nari, it does make so much sense. Honestly speaking, if we are to go by your theory we can perfectly explain why there seems to be a sudden interest in the Academy by the wealthiest kids in Asia. I mean who and what can draw them in if not Ivan Chang Lee, son to the wealthiest man in Asia; who wouldn't want to have their children in his social circle?

As we speak Karina Wong, Sanjay Singh, Rachel Han Yuri, Park Eun ji, Christopher Chen and many other heirs of top chaebols are suddenly interested in the academy this particular year!

Nari: *chuckles* Well I guess we can excuse Chris a little bit, Ivan never goes anywhere without his Chris so I fully expected him to be pulling in too.

Somi: Yeah that's true. But concerning Ivan's approval on attending the academy, I can't stop asking myself why though? He had mentioned in a past interview that he had no interest in going in for it, what made him renege on his decision?

Nari: I don't know babes, all I do know is, there may be a fight for his attention in there, like oh my God I can only imagine the drama!! Especially among the ladies, because most of them have in times past pointed out that they have had a little crush on him, which if we were to be honest is so freaking understandable, because oh my goodness! it should be a crime to be that handsome.

Somi: Not just handsome but drop dead gorgeous. His last visit to Korea got me in a delusional state after my lucky photograph with him. I am not even kidding, that picture slept by me for forty nights.

Nari: Oh my days Somi, you are cracking me up!

Somi: But coming to the ladies right.... There have been really strong rumors about him being 'betrothed' to Lara Wang... What do you think?

Nari: First of all I just want to say, that's my queen and I adore her so much and that duo of Ivan and Lara would make such an intimidating power couple!!

Somi: Totally! the Wang's and Lee's? Show me a more perfect family tie. But I just wish though that she actually shows up for this.

Nari: Me too Somi! Baby girl really lives in her own world and we never get to see much of her, I wonder how she manages to keep such a low profile though, we haven't seen a picture of her in almost a year.. I mean we never, ever! know her next line of action because baby girl is a mysterious missy which I totally love but I am praying she makes a surprising appearance. Her friends, Ivan and Chris already agreed to it right? so I'm guessing she just may show her gorgeous self up.

Somi: But oh my God! Don't you think that is going to get the ladies insecure? We do know these girls place Lara on a high pedestal, her presence alone may intimidate the rest. Also, Lara is basically the closest female to him, what if he doesn't pay as much attention to the rest of them as they wish?

Nari: Yeah right? I never really thought about that. But then, what if she doesn't show up though? Could he get in there and just meet someone who he gets really attached to?

Somi: I mean there is that possibility but then we know there is no one in there who could be a match for that Queen, so if that is to happen, it has to be with someone that comes really close, like really really close. So who comes that close?

Nari: Wow...I guess it's between Karina Wong and Han Yuri, I think they do come a bit close.

Somi: *scoffs* Nope not that Yuri lady. Something about her just annoys me and I am not even going to mince words, I hope it wouldn't be her! Yeah I said it!

Nari: Girrll...lll, you really want to get cancelled?! You better drink your latte and mind the business that buys your Gucci!

*Intense laughter*

Chaebol - Korean- a large family-owned business conglomerate.