“Buried Hearts” is a thrilling K-drama that navigate corporate corruption, political greed, and a quest for justice. The Kdrama features Park Hyung Sik, Huh Joon Ho, and Hong Hwa Heon, in the lead role. As of today, 10 Episodes of Buried Hearts have been released. For those searching for summary of the story, here is a quick recap of what happened in this drama.
A Secret That Should Have Stayed Buried
Seo Dong-ju (Park Hyung-sik) is a corporate secretary at Daesan Group, one of South Korea’s largest conglomerates. His job requires absolute loyalty and discretion, but everything changes when he stumbles upon a secret slush fund worth two trillion won. Uncovering this illicit fortune puts him in grave danger—someone wants this money to remain hidden, and they’re willing to kill to ensure it stays that way.
One night, Dong-ju is attacked and left for dead. When he wakes up, he has no memory of what happened. But as fragments of his past resurface, so does the realization that he was not just a random victim—he was a threat to powerful people.
Meanwhile, Yeom Jang-seon (Huh Joon-ho), a former National Intelligence Service director turned law professor, emerges as a ruthless power player. His ambitions extend beyond wealth; he craves absolute control, making him one of the most dangerous figures in this fight.
The Woman Caught Between Power and Loyalty
At the heart of this web is Yeo Eun-nam (Hong Hwa-yeon), a woman with deep ties to Daesan Group. She is the granddaughter of Daesan’s chairman, Cha Kang-cheon, and the daughter of Cha Deok-hui, the chairman’s eldest child. Her family’s wealth and influence put her in a privileged yet precarious position.
Eun-nam is also married to Yeom Hui-cheol, a prosecutor and the nephew of Yeom Jang-seon, the very man whose ambition threatens everything. This means that while she is a Daesan heiress, she is also connected to one of the most dangerous players in this game. Despite her high-status background, Eun-nam works at Daesan Energy’s Seoul headquarters, where she is far from a passive bystander. Her involvement in corporate affairs—and her growing connection to Dong-ju—pulls her deeper into the unfolding chaos.
Eun-nam stands at a crossroads: Should she protect the empire her family built, or help expose its darkest secrets?
Buried Heart Episodes 1 to 10 summary
Episodes 1-2: The Beginning of the Nightmare
Dong-ju’s discovery of the slush fund sets off a deadly chain of events. A mysterious body floating on a raft in the opening scene foreshadows the bloodshed to come. Meanwhile, a court hearing on Daesan Energy’s shady business deals hints that corruption runs deep.
Episodes 3-6: The Hunt Begins
As Dong-ju begins piecing together his past, he realizes that someone wants him gone for good. Yeom Jang-seon becomes more aggressive in his pursuit of the missing funds, while Eun-nam’s position within Daesan Energy makes her a key player in this war for power.
Episodes 7-8: Buried Secrets Come to Light
The layers of deception within Daesan Group begin to unravel. Dong-ju starts to understand that his past actions led to someone’s death, and he is determined to uncover who was behind it.
Meanwhile, Eun-nam faces pressure from both sides—her family expects loyalty, but her growing unease about their corruption makes her question everything.
Episodes 9-10: A Step Closer to the Truth
Dong-ju makes a breakthrough, coming dangerously close to exposing the real mastermind behind the slush fund. However, the more he uncovers, the greater the risks. People who dig too deep don’t survive long. Eun-nam, caught between her duty to her family and her own conscience, must decide where her true loyalties lie.
What’s Next in Buried Hearts?
With only six episodes left, the story of Buried Hearts is reaching climax. Will Dong-ju reclaim his stolen past and take down the people who tried to bury him, or will he become another casualty in this dangerous game? And as for Eun-nam—will she stand with her family or risk everything for the truth?
We will find answers to these questions in the new episodes of Buried Hearts, which air every Friday and Saturday at 10 PM KST on SBS TV.
Those outside South Korea can watch Buried Hearts on Disney+ and Jio Hotstar in selected regions.
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