This was a decent revenge drama. WATCH IT FOR YOURSELF PLEASE!
WHAT IN THE ENDING WAS THAT? I know for sure there will be a season 2.This was a decent revenge drama.
I didnt watch the trailer nor did I read any details about this drama. I watched it because I like Park Hyung-Sik work.
First impression was this man was “kissing a$$”, like what??? LOL
The last part of episode 1 cut me deep deep. Like bro! WTH???
My anxiety! Yeom Jang Seon played his villain role so good.
There are no boring episodes.
WATCH IT FOR YOURSELF PLEASE. Don't pay too much attention to the bad reviews.
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5 billions stuck in a head of a genius with amnesia - how far is everyone willing to go to get it
Nerve wrecking thriller about 5 billions stuck in a head of a genius with amnesia - all villains coveting that money, but what do they do to get it? How powerful is power in such scenario? Our main Ml broken to pieces rising from ashes like apex predator, gives one of the most exciting thrillers ever.ML is genius multitalented businessman with photographic memory who is the right hand of one of the richest man in Korea owner of Daesan Group, he is also a target of corrupted officials who are stealing from national funds and are coveting Daesan Group.
It almost sounds like plot you've already watched, but there's more to it. Fight scenes so raw, betrayal on multiple levels, romantic partner betrayal, family members betrayal, individuals who started as a normal person and get corrupted by power and money, friendships that happen in the most unexpected places, broken to chatarsis
PLUS
- All characters are well written gray characters - layered, have their humorous side, even villains, all characters are deeply loyal to their family goals
- All characters are struggling to decide on the next step - to kill or get killed
ML
- Park Hyung Sik is amazing actor, from broken to pieces, to rising from the ashes as apex predator - to the point where you consider him completely lost to the dark side. To completely soft normal guys who drinks tea his sister recommended for him and buys tatoo for his girlfriend. So many layers, so many emotions on his face.
FL
- trying not to be victim of this power game, but ends up being caught in it anyway, trying to find her way out of it in the most normal way, she is a breath of fresh air with a soft force approach.
Main villain - Huh Il Do
- a trully ruthless oponent, and amazing character to watch
Yeom Yang Seon - villain
- imagine hunger for power with endless resources and political power. He has no obstacles. Nor law or rule can stop him.
No unnecessary misunderstanding that irritate the viewer
Amnesia trope done well
- also paired up with dementia - almost hilarious combo - when you put these two in the corporate game worth of billions. Hilarious
Imagine access to billions stuck in a head with amnesia, of the guy you wish to kill, but if you do you lose money - how would a villain handle that?
MINUS
- secretary Gong deserved more significant contribution to the plot. That woman knows stuff.
- one friendship deserved more screentime , but will not spoil it here, when you watch you will feel you wanted to see more of that relationship, it was taken from us to soon.
- ending - everyone complains on the ending and with a reason. but don't worry, its only last 5 min - and I believe that is the reason why this drama is not rated 9.5 or something.
Watch it!! Its one of the best k drama ever. And in my opinion better then similar power struggle in Holywood interpretation Succession- which is world wide known, but lacks in so many fields.
Buried Hearts is a must watch k drama.
I only leave reviews for dramas I rate 9,5 or more.
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Personally, I didn't like the story of Buried Hearts. Although the first few episodes were quite engaging, I didn’t find anything interesting in the rest of the drama. However, I must say that despite the unremarkable storyline, the only reason I completed it was because of the male lead. His acting was simply top-notch. Was this review helpful to you?
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This is not a love story.
As a long-time admirer of Park Hyung Shik’s typically bright and bubbly on-screen persona, the allure of “Buried Hearts” lay squarely in witnessing his venture into a darker, more complex role. This departure from his usual fare was the primary reason I tuned in, and I can unequivocally state that his performance as Dongju was nothing short of captivating. He masterfully embodied the simmering rage and internal conflict of a man consumed by vengeance, proving his impressive range as an actor. This is Park Hyung Shik as you’ve never seen him before, and it’s absolutely superb.The initial episodes of “Buried Hearts” grabbed my attention immediately with a compelling and fast-paced narrative. Dongju’s quest for revenge was gripping, and the unfolding mysteries surrounding his family’s tragedy were expertly crafted. However, as the drama progressed, I couldn’t shake the feeling that the plot’s momentum began to wane. Dongju’s character, initially so driven and focused, seemed to become increasingly bogged down by his emotions.
This shift raised some significant questions for me regarding the plausibility of his actions. [Spoiler Alert!] Is it truly believable that Dongju, after witnessing the brutal murder of his sister and father at the hands of the despicable Yeom Jangseon, would ultimately choose not to take definitive action against him? Similarly, considering Deokhui’s direct order to his father, Ildo, which resulted in the attempted murder of Dongju and the actual murder of his mother, could Dongju realistically just… let it go? The latter part of the series seemed to suggest that the weight of everything became too much for him, leading to a sense of resignation rather than continued aggressive pursuit. While emotional depth is crucial, this perceived lack of decisive action against those directly responsible felt somewhat jarring given the initial intensity of his revenge plot.
Despite this narrative deceleration in the latter half, “Buried Hearts” does offer a refreshing dose of realism in its conclusion. [Spoiler Alert!] Not every story culminates in a saccharine happy ending. Dongju’s relationship with Eunnam doesn’t reach a blissful resolution, and the shocking moment where Seonhu pushes Taehyun off the building serves as a stark reminder of the brutal consequences of their actions. This refusal to shy away from difficult outcomes adds a layer of authenticity that many dramas often avoid. Furthermore, the several loose ends, such as the ambiguous future of certain characters, undeniably leave the audience craving a second season.
In terms of character development, “Buried Hearts” offers some interesting arcs. [Spoiler Alert!] Eunnam’s gradual emergence as a capable figure within Daesan Energy was a welcome development, showcasing her resilience and intelligence. Dongju’s eventual decision to entrust the vault code to the other three directors also hinted at a potential shift in his priorities and a move towards a more collaborative future for the company.
However, the most significant dangling thread, and the one that screams for a season two, is the mystery surrounding the substantial 2 trillion fund. [Spoiler Alert!] What exactly happened to it? Its disappearance remains a major unanswered question, leaving a significant plotline unresolved and ripe for further exploration.
In conclusion, “Buried Hearts” is a compelling drama primarily driven by Park Hyung Shik’s exceptional performance in a darker and more intense role. While the narrative pacing and some of Dongju’s later actions may raise questions regarding believability, the drama’s commitment to a more realistic, often unsettling conclusion, coupled with intriguing character development and significant unresolved plot points – particularly the enigma of the missing 2 trillion fund – undeniably leaves the viewer hoping for a second season to delve deeper into the buried secrets and lingering consequences.
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There is a lot of disconnect in the writing.
Watching buried hearts especially in the first half I really really enjoyed it. I would say around episode 9 the story started to fall flat. Everything the plot had been setting up was exciting intense but didn't fully feel unrealistic.SPOILERS:
I think my biggest point of contention was how Huh Ildo got a redemption arc. I can't stress enough how frustrated I was when Dongju all of a sudden was chill because he was his father. I know there are emotionally conflicting feelings when someone who tried to literally kill you find out is your dad however, please they did not have a deep enough relationship in the quick few weeks to have changed that. I understand looking out for Taeyun they already had a strong bond hell he literally told Taeyun about Eunnam. Writing it as if Dongju was doing it for Ildo is frustrating and doesn't make sense. Why did they try to make Jungnan all of a sudden good? Like she is a selfish character she is solely looking out for herself and kind of her kids she doesn't need to be good I understand her motives but I am not going to empathize with her.
Eunnam, girl. I think for me it was really hard to understand her actions. She was so flip floppy but showed no fear of commitment so her flip floppiness made no sense to me. I understand her wanting to have a stake in the company but why didn't you give a chance to let Dongju figure it out the grandfather literally sent him to marry you. That felt so stupid to me and what was the point of her asking to not use a condom? Like I thought that something would come of that. Was it just to show that she fully trusted him? I don't think it makes logical sense for them to get back together especially after he got shot there was no romance between them and that is OK!!!! I just like every Kdrama girly wants to see Hyungsik in a romance he's amazing at them buttt this didn't need it and felt disingenuous at the end.
Seo Dongju, his character confused me and there didn't seem like the writing did him justice. I kept getting whiplash from his character the most because there was very little consistency. If he was more relaxed every time he was with his little trio that helped him that would make sense but every scene with them was different and didn't feel true to the previous scenes. I think we needed to see him more relaxed like he was in the beginning with Eunnam with at least one of the characters. While I think Hyungsik did a great job with the more emotional scenes and serious scenes there was a disconnect for me where it felt like he was playing multiple different characters rather than just one.
I hate how they ended this series clearly they are looking to make a season two but with how they went about the last half of the series there is no reason for me to tune in. I have more to say but I think this is a good enough review for the moment.
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thw only good thing in the drama is Park Hyung Sik.
What a disaster. I was hoping for a great revenge drama, and instead it's a boring drama that has no soul. The concept is good, but it fails at execution. It relies on the acting, but the scripts are so bad. It did not attract me from the beginning, but I thought, "Okay, I will watch one more episode as it may get better," but no. I did not really care about the characters except Dong Ju. I kept watching it for him.I could not waste my time any longer and dropped it at episode 8 and skipped to the last one. The ending was not satisfying at all after he had to get through so much.
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A Makjang that features Park Hyung Sik as a grey character? Okay I'm in!
All hail Park Hyung Sik for single-handedly carrying this drama through. I saw this immediately after Bong Soon, so you can understand why I absolutely fell head over heels in love with a long, black-haired PHS.I saw the first episode, and I thought this was another version of Song Joong Ki's Reborn Rich. The vibe of both dramas is similar, but this is a little different. The first couple of episodes, when the context is being set up, are absolutely brilliant. It seems like the drama was bogged down by its own expectations. It built a plan so huge and vast that, as the story proceeded, it wasn't able to achieve the scale that it wanted to. The characters are essentially all sad characters; everyone is powerless, but everyone is also a schemer, and at the end, no one really gets to have the last laugh. The battle between Seo Dongju and Yeom Jangseon was brilliant, and it made me want to root for Seo Dongju, even though I knew that he wasn't the nicest guy out there. So points to the writer for making a flawed character memorable enough that you want to see what stunt he's going to pull next. Apart from them, there wasn't any character memorable enough. The chairman was a cunning character, but again, not a nice guy. He had his preferences and biases, gave no shit to the women in the house, and was only interested in using people to his interests. I really did not understand the logic behind why Seo Dongju (who is so particular about whom to support and how to do it) decided to stick to Chairman Cha even after all the mistreatment. The writers portrayed it as if SDJ REEAAALLLYYY wanted to work for the chairman, because the Chairman is the best boss ever. That just made no sense at all.
The second tiff that I have with the drama is with Heo Ildo's character. I kinda understand where his intentions were coming from, but still, the way they portrayed him as this villainous character in the beginning, the redemption arc towards the end felt forced.
The final tiff that I have with this series is the romance part of it. For two people who are shown to be SO PASSIONATE in the beginning, they shouldn't be able to keep their hands away from each other, especially if both are living in the same house. But their romance just fizzles away, and the FL just becomes a cardboard cutout emotional support therapist for the ML.
The series had the potential to write many powerful female characters, but they all ended up receiving cardboard cutout treatments... such a wasted opportunity. Furthermore, several characters like the Administrator, the Hacker girl, Cheon Guho, or even Madam Pi, were just random people thrown here and there without any backstory or explanations. I would've personally loved a backstory of Cheon Guho and why he chose to stick by Yeom Jangseon through everything.
But the OST was good, and so was Park Hyung Sik. He was the reason why I watched the whole thing in 2 days straight and persevered through the dragging episodes from 8-12 (didn't see the point of dragging out a subplot for so long, they could've just ended it quicker). His hairstyle deserves another essay, and so does his wardrobe. His stylist needs a raise. And his acting was both cute and evil, the 미친놈 (mi-chin-nom) smile with the demented eyes was ON POINT.
Overall, it was quite an interesting take on the makjang genre (based on the few that I've watched) in the first couple of episodes. But it suffered the curse of the mid-series boredom and picked up pace only at the 11-12th episode or so. But by then, it was too trope-y to be excited over anything. The treatment of the series was also VERY manhwa-inspired. I actually thought that this was an adaptation of a manhwa, but it apparently is not. Either way, its a decent one time watch. Watch it for our Hyungsik-a <3
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Dongju's poetic revenge
I'm truly proud of Dongju's character. Despite everything he went through the pain, the hardships he never abandoned his principles or his humanity. He carried out a classy revenge, without resorting to violence or harming innocent people. Instead, he took away Yeom's greatest obsession his money. He locked him inside a vault full of cash making him look at it for an entire year without being able to touch or spend a single dollar.Painful, poetic, and powerful.
All that's left for Dongju now is to embrace his victory, focus on mending his relationship with Eunnam, and live a peaceful life if he could or at LEAST book a therapist its much needed in his case😭
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Buried Hearts: A wild ride
follows the turbulent life of Seo Dong Jun (Park Hyung Sik), a journey marked by betrayals and intriguing plot twists that immediately grabbed my attention.While the initial episodes were captivating, the final two felt less impactful. Despite being in the revenge genre, the execution of the revenge aspect felt less impactful compared to other dramas with similar genre.
The ending, though satisfactory, left some unanswered questions, potentially hinting at a second season. It will be quite cool to see what Seo Dong Jun's next steps should a Season 2 materialise.
Park Hyung Sik delivered a fantastic performance as Seo Dong Jun, conveying the emotional depth of his character. Huh Joon Ho (Yeom Jang Seon) and Lee Hae Young (Heo Il Do) were also instrumental in making the drama exciting, with strong chemistry evident in their interactions with Park Hyung Sik.
It's worth noting that while romance is present, it is not a central theme of "Buried Hearts," which may be important for viewers who primarily enjoy romance-focused dramas.
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PHS acting skills are 10/10
love PHS, just couldnt get into this drama from the start - could tell the writer's script from the outset. was gouing to be betrayed by his lover. killed by those who wanted him out of the way and manipulated by SeongJeong. couldnt be bothered to be traumatised by the writer's incompetency of so called revenge. Or so I thought……….although, I’m still ticked off with the waynit ended, I will take back, some of, what I said.
There could have been a redeeming ending with Sunho and Tahyung but it ended with evil intent. a hugely missed opportunity, however, it does leave an ending for a season 2, I guess.
PHS absolutely makes this drama and has outshone all the elders in this one. Love him, didnt like the ending!!!
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Don't jumb with too much expectations. Good one time watching
The show was overall carried by the good acting of the actors. The casting director and direction did their best but the story plot had too much holes.Trying to justify the murders commited by ildo( I am not sure about names. The step father) was something that threw me off. Just because he felt bad doesn't mean his doing were forgiven. The mother(of fl) was shown as someone non villian, it's unfair. The characters other than the villians deserved better , but since it's a tragedy genres it's totally understandable.
The shots and filmography was interesting and that was absolutely fantastic. But the story had too much rough edges.
If you are here for PHS go for it. His performance was very good and that's the only reason why I finished the show. It has good drama and twists (not for me since I am good at predicting ) . He really delivered the character well. His face card was used very beautifully.
Handsomeness at its peak😉
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So...what was this series about again?
Revenge huh? The main plot is revenge yet what revenge did he accomplish? Lost the lives of all good people and the villains who deserve death are living to see another day. What a great revenge! So let's not even talk about the plot.The remaining aspects are not good either.
Eun-nam, literally one of the worst written characters in history. She left her "love of life" and married another dude for stocks, without even telling him. And the fact that she has the audacity to squiggle back into Dong Ju's life after doing all that is infuriating. But as usual, FLs in kdramas face ZERO consequences for their actions regarding romance.
And Dong Ju...doormat of the century. After everything she did, he's still obviously head over heels for her...because she's the FL...how surprising. And not to mention, the fact that he forgave his 'father', who has NEVER been in his life, tried to kill him multiple times, shot him twice, and killed his mom. And yet as soon as they learn about being son and father it's all shits and giggles like who cares if you killed my mom or shot me twice it's all good because you're my biological daddy, let's go have dinner and make up immediately.
Two reasons this is getting a rating above 4/10. One, an open ending which is the best imo for this one. Two, the acting, especially Park Hyung Sik. I forgot I was watching a crappy series when I saw his intense acting. They were good actresses/actors, but you can only do so much with a sh!tty scrip.
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