Buried Hearts

Started off interesting but ended horribly

PHS totally carried this drama, HJH and LHY also acted really well honestly THIS drama had so much potential to be one of the best revenge kdrama of 2025

Seo Dongju had so much potential but writers didnt make the most of him, the 2 Trillion won he got from hacking could have been put to much better use or had more interesting story. Yeom Jangseon did get on my nerves a little but some of the things he did just doesnt make any sense Major SPOILERS ahead: Killing heo ill do and giving reason like just cuz he was annoyed by him and antagonist killing protagonist's family member is too cliche, Yeom js kills sdj's sister just to get back at him.

In the 1st half of drama Yeo Eun Nam had so much screentime but she just vanished in 2nd half, eunnam's character was also really flawed she wanted to get shares from her grandpa so she ditched sdj and married someone else
Other characters in the drama had so much potential like Cha Gukhui, Taeyun but writers focused on the chairmans illegitimate son and his mother they werent written very well either.

Ji Yeong Su and Ji Seon U had a good bakery business running but writer was trying to show that due to greed they wanted more but the ending was just horrible. jsu killing taeyun after showing such a brotherly scene was disturbing.

Overall the story could have been written really well but it was bang average, PHS was all over the drama and acted really well.

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Buried Heart (Ongoing Korean Drama)

Amidst the current flurry of ongoing K-dramas, "Buried Heart" stands out as a truly exceptional gem. It's the only one that has genuinely captured my attention, proving to be both memorable and worthy of a re-watch – a testament to its compelling narrative and captivating performances.

While Park Hyung Sik's undeniable visual appeal is certainly a bonus, it's his performance that truly shines in "Buried Heart." He delivers a masterclass in acting, portraying a character vastly different from anything he's tackled before. The depth and nuance he brings to the role are truly remarkable. He's not just playing a character; he's inhabiting it, showcasing a level of skill that elevates the entire drama. This is, without a doubt, the best acting I've seen from him.

"Buried Heart" offers a refreshing departure from typical K-drama tropes. The storyline is gripping, the pacing is excellent, and the emotional depth is palpable. The supporting cast also delivers strong performances, contributing to the overall excellence of the series.

If you're looking for a K-drama that will leave a lasting impression, "Buried Heart" is a must-watch. It's a testament to the power of compelling storytelling and exceptional acting, and it's quickly becoming one of my all-time favorites.

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This is my first time to see their drama.I was impressed at first sight.Their acting is, in a word, excellent.Their acting skills are so excellent that you will be amazed when you see them perform.Their emotional performances will bring tears to your eyes.If you have acting skills, you can win the hearts of all audiences lovers.
After watching this drama, I can't find any words to express myself. I never knew that a revenge drama could be so beautiful. But I only pray that this drama has a happy ending.
But yes, this is really a very cruel thing to say in some parts of this drama.

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Revenge Doesn’t Heal – It Haunts. Buried Hearts Is Proof

I just finished Buried Hearts, and it hit different.
While marketed as a revenge drama, it slowly unravels into something much more complex: a painful reflection on trauma, greed, and the emptiness that follows vengeance. What starts off strong and full of potential for dramatic revenge ends not with triumph—but with haunting silence.

Dongju is the heart of the story. His journey to avenge his mother seems justified… Until he achieves it. What follows is a man who can no longer tell right from wrong. In the final scenes, we see him adrift—alone on a yacht, holding a pistol. Did he end it all? Did he find peace? The drama doesn’t answer—and that’s what makes it powerful.

The family who once lived humbly with a bakery in the suburbs slowly reveals their darker desires. Their transformation after entering Daesan is one of the most jarring in the series—driven by greed and backed by the shady and ambitious Yeom Jangseon, a political figure who manipulates power behind the scenes. Watching them justify betrayal in pursuit of inheritance makes you wonder: were they always like this, or did money change them?

Deokhui—delusional, obsessive, and emotionally unstable—ends up depressed after her son Taehyun dies. Her guilt festers from orchestrating the murder of Dongju’s mother, a plan born from jealousy and denial. Even when given chances to admit the truth, she doubles down, dragging everyone down with her.

The painting in the final scene, where Eunnam adds a woman to the solitary man on the yacht, feels symbolic. It's like she's trying to give Dongju the peace he never found, even if only in art.


This drama doesn’t hand out justice or comfort. It leaves everyone with pieces of what they wanted—and the weight of their choices. The ending is open, and honestly, not everyone will like that. Some may feel the revenge arc wasn’t impactful enough. But maybe that’s the point: revenge doesn’t heal—it corrodes.

This drama left me thinking:
"The best revenge is moving on and living well.
But what if the pain runs too deep for that?"

A slow-burn tragedy disguised as a revenge drama. Dark, emotional, and thought-provoking—definitely worth the watch, but only if you're ready for an ending that refuses to spoon-feed you closure.

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A Complex Tale That Deserved More Time

"Buried Hearts" (2025) deserves at least an 8.0 ratings. It would have been 8.5 if they had finished it well.

I haven’t come across such a complex yet engaging story in quite some time. The story pulls you in fast, with layered characters, sharp twists (90% unexpected everytime), and emotions. Unlike melodrama, this tackles trauma, guilt, and redemption in a grounded way..

The writers took some creative liberties, especially with the male lead’s storyline. I agree that a few of those decisions might not sit well with everyone, but personally, I felt they added to the unpredictability of his arc. Despite these choices, the show remained faithful to its main plot and emotional core.

Each character was thoughtfully written. Even the side characters had their own purpose and development, which added richness to the narrative. It’s rare to see that kind of balance. Every character felt like a real person.

However, I have to admit that the last few episodes didn’t quite live up to the rest of the drama. The pacing dropped, and it transitioned into a more slice-of-life tone. You could feel the fatigue of the writers and directors. It was as if the writers had poured everything into the buildup but ran out of steam toward the end. The emotional weight that carried the earlier episodes started to fizzle out.

This story was too intricate and ambitious to wrap up in just one season. It deserved a slower, more nuanced ending, or perhaps even a second season to fully explore the aftermath and give closure to the characters we grew attached to.

Still, I would absolutely recommend "Buried Hearts" to anyone who enjoys emotionally intense dramas with strong character development. Despite its flaws, it’s a story that stays with you.

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Total trainwreck

I LIKED:

- Lead actor Park Hyung Sik, pretty convincing.
- Il Do's and Seong Yu's sons

I DISLIKED:

Everyting else...
- Main story fed to you bit by bit but finally it's no fun.
- The SFL who acts despicable and illogical.
- Main villain who is just grotesque
- Most of the secondary characters that are in a posture for no good reason
- The music that was loud and stressful for nothing
...

IN SHORT:

Do not watch this. You will not be entertained. You will be led on by the writers and director with every stupid development possible but you will not enjoy this. Especially the end that is basically BS. 5/10.

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Does it really ends like that?

Soo it ends like that 😐.
No buried heart 2?!! 👀
He didn't shoot himself right? Or he did 🤐
How I was happy seeing the 2 young (uncle & nephew) being friendly together and smiling. And then, suddenly ☠️
And Mr professor still laughing!
So who wins if that's the final of buried hearts?
Enunam & dong ju, did not get their happy endings, like how they were planning at first episode, married together.
It gives raise that seonu and his mother will direct the company. However, the vault code they don't have.
The 2 trillion won still untouched.
I think, there must be like 1 or 2 episode more, like to clear that, and got an happy ending in other words, to end well.

Nice kdrama, for me a 8/10.
Enunam 💫

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Someone got fired mid writing

This drama was so good up until ep 11-12, every character had a purpose and a storyline but either someone got fired in the midst of writing this drama or they signed for far too many eps than originally needed and had to make fillers. It all just suddenly started getting repetitive, the story was going absolutely nowhere and all the subplots and other characters just basically disappeared to give even more room to yeom jangseon trying to kill dongju every 30 mins. They also changed dongju like he suddenly started having feelings for those that wronged him (esp ildo) and completely ignored those who supported him from the start which made no sense given the first half of the drama.
The ending was just the cherry on top, time is nonexistent like they just jump one year into the future and basically nothing has changed, dongju is just so deep into his depression he leaves everything he worked so hard for and then in the last 5-10 mins he kisses eunnam after ignoring her storyline for more than half of the show and taeyun gets KILLED BY SEONU???? how do you even end a drama like this? nothing has been concluded at all?????
anyways the overall rating is an 8/10 just because the first half was too good I genuinely had high hopes and I rather hang on to that.

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Buried hearts

This review will have a lot of spoilers, maybe not at the beginning but still, read only if spoilers do not bother you (as me), I will not put more warning about it.
It was one of my most anticipated dramas from 2025 and in general it did not dissapoint, maybe I am not the biggest fun of ending (more later) but as whole I had really good time and that is the reason why I could not rate it lower than 8/10. Sometimes it is a little like Vincenzo 2.0. but family version.
Park Hyung Sik - once again in badass role but not cute badass like in Happiness but psycho badass (which makes me even more hyped for Twelve - as if I was not already since PHS will be there and my favourite Seo In Guk), some of his decisions do not make any sense, also I feel like in the end he could find friendly ground with his father......I loved his chemistry with HHY (yes, I liked them as couple, wished more), also ending showed that revenge did not make him happy at all, quite opposite unfortunately
Hong Hwa Yeon - she was cute, chemistry was on point (even with KSH) and she also had every right to seek revenge, I feel like I am one of few people who liked her and liked main couple
Lee Hae Young - his acting was sooo good, I see him as gray character (well most of them was like that), I think that his sacrifice made perfect sense
Yoon Sang Hyeon - I do not know why but I thought he might be into boys.....his fate did not make sense that way, SPOILERS: if he was the one who jumped it would make more sense or if it was CWM's mother...............
Cha Woo Min - I was so happy when I saw him but to be honest I feel like they destroyed his character, him and PHS and YSH would have made perfect bro trio (wasted opportunity), I do not see any justification why his character should go villain (maybe a little toward YSH's mother but not him), especially since he was such sweet at the beginning (so yeah maybe some sense was to make him go that way, but I prefered not), his curly hair in episode 10 were great!
Kwon Soo Hyun - I expected him to go against his uncle, more frenemies with PHS at the end ( and I am happy about it), it was nice to see him acting again
Huh Joon Ho, Kim Jung Nan and Do Ji Won in my opinion were the biggest villains and if really bad things happened to them I would no complain but well
ENDING - if last episode cut after family dinner it would be great, if it ended after the kiss it would be great, in general if it ended the way it ended it would be great but not this f*cking scene with pushing YSH, the only thing I really did not like, simply this happening other way would make more sense for me than this one
To sum up - if not the ending I would probably rate 9/10 but still it was really good (maybe it would be better to make all episodes out one day or release 8 episodes one week and next week rest or if it was 12 episodes?), still in my opinion worth watching, cause acting was amazing!!!

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Seo Dongju Deserved Better—Welcome to My Villain Era

Buried Hearts had a start that felt really promising because of the slush fund, the revenge setup and the memory loss, which really had me hooked, but the drama lost its grip in the middle. Everything started to feel so repetitive and dragged. It felt so emotionally draining to finish the drama leading me to push myself to finish because it most definitely would have ended up in my "On Hold" list if I didn't.

From the first to the sixteenth episode, Seo-Dongju kept suffering non stop. Either the man became the target himself or lost bonds close to him with no room for him to catch his breath or gain a moment of stability. Although, it felt as if he was the only one carrying the whole drama, his character still lacked a lot. He fought for a vague sense of justice for an ending that didn't even feel satisfying. His breakdown after he had gained control made me question everything. What was his definition of revenge and why was he trying to get to it when it felt so pointless in that moment? Every single loss he had experienced felt so hollow because the tragedies kept piling up. It's as if there was no time to process the emotional connection a character had with Seo-Dongju to be able to feel his loss.

The most unbearable part for me in the drama was the unnecessary "romance" the writers dragged on. It was so frustrating to see Eunnam come up on screen because why was she in the light of redemption? How could she leave Seo-Dongju when he needed her the most? He experienced so much grief and dealt with it on his own only for her to waltz back into his life with some half-hearted emotional line like "For me, you come before everyone else" like didn't you actually prove that when you chose to marry someone else over HIM? And then it's the audacity of questioning Seo-Dongju how he expects to be forgiven because of what Huh Ildo did. So isn't your choice for marriage to someone else over love and communication perhaps a bigger concern and a decision you should be begging for forgiveness for from Seo-Dongju instead? He had no one by his side. Not one person. And yet the viewers are expected to accept the reconciliation and forget whatever happened. The romance felt so forced and the expectation to forgive Eunnam's betrayal was highly unrealistic because the reassurance of her presence by Seo-Dongju's side felt meaningless after the damage had already been done. Moreover, her character was just so inconsistent because her decisions left my questions unanswered. Choosing Yeom Hicheol made no sense if she was just going to divorce him eventually. What was her motive? If she didn't care about losing the shares later, why did she even choose the marriage? Just to make Seo Dongju go through that period of suffering? Was she ever on his side? Did she even love him? None of it made sense.

Park Hyung-Sik really gave his all—an incredible performance. But it just wasn't possible for him alone to carry the whole show. Although, he did well, the script of the drama didn't really give me a chance to feel connected to his character. Loss after loss after betrayal after trauma—it all happened so quickly and intensely that at some point, it just numbed me. And it's as if his own character was numb too or more like, he felt less human. How can someone go through so much in such less time and not break? There was no real emotional processing, no moments of healing, or glimpses of joy to make the suffering bearable or meaningful. Just an endless cycle of heartbreak. Every time something went wrong, my brain literally went "Oh God, not again. Give him a break."

Overall, I felt really disappointed with the show, especially due to repetitiveness of the plot and its very unsatisfying ending. Most characters were inconsistent with their written personalities especially Eunnam and Seonu and how others would turn their back on Dongju randomly. Also, the show would have been more interesting after Seo Dongju's father had died a bit later after some sort of connection had been built. The universe really was against Dongju and maybe things would have been different if he wasn't attacked from all sides by almost every character on the show.

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