Buried Hearts
{{Short description|2025 South Korean television series}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2025}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Buried Hearts poster.png
| image_upright = 1.15
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| caption = Promotional poster
| native_name = {{Infobox Korean television name|hangul=보물섬|rr=Bomulseom|mr=Pomulsŏm|lk=Treasure Island}}
| genre = Revenge drama
| writer = {{ill|Lee Myung-hee (screenwriter)|lt=Lee Myung-hee|ko|이명희 (작가)}}
| director = {{ill|Jin Chang-gyu|ko|진창규}}
| starring = {{Plainlist|
- Park Hyung-sik
- Huh Joon-ho
- {{ill|Lee Hae-young (actor)|lt=Lee Hae-young|ko|이해영 (1970년)}}
- Hong Hwa-yeon
}}
| music = {{Plainlist|
- {{ill|Kim Jang-woo|ko|김장우 (작곡가)}}{{cite episode |date=February 21, 2025 |script-title=ko:말로 할 때 들으시면 맞을 일 없습니다. |trans-title=There is no way you can hear it when I say it. |url=https://programs.sbs.co.kr/drama/buriedhearts/vod/84567/22000554097 |series=Buried Hearts |language=ko |number=1 |network=SBS TV |access-date=February 22, 2025}}
- Ahn Ji-hye
}}
| open_theme = {{Theme song|"Buried Hearts"|Kim Jang-woo|{{quad}}Kim Seung-hyun}}
| end_theme =
| country = South Korea
| language = Korean
| num_episodes = 16
| list_episodes =
| executive_producer = {{Plainlist|
- Hong Sung-chang
- Kim Dong-jun
- Jo Sung-wan
- Jo Young-kwang ({{abbr|CP|Chief Producer}})
- Choi Joon-suk
- Park Young-sun
}}
| producer = {{Plainlist|
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| cinematography = {{Plainlist|
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| runtime = 70 minutes{{Cite web |title=Buried Hearts |url=https://welcon.kocca.kr/en/directory/content/buried-hearts--8325 |access-date=April 2, 2025 |website=welcon.kocca.kr |publisher=Seoul Broadcasting System}}
| company = {{Plainlist|
- Studio S
- A2Z Entertainment
- Prumir Factory
}}
| network = SBS TV
| first_aired = {{Start date|2025|02|21}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2025|04|12}}
}}
Buried Hearts ({{Korean|보물섬}}) is a 2025 South Korean revenge drama television series written by {{ill|Lee Myung-hee (screenwriter)|lt=Lee Myung-hee|ko|이명희 (작가)}}, directed by {{ill|Jin Chang-gyu|ko|진창규}}, and starring Park Hyung-sik, Huh Joon-ho, {{ill|Lee Hae-young (actor)|lt=Lee Hae-young|ko|이해영 (1970년)}}, and Hong Hwa-yeon. The series centered around a massive political slush fund and the intertwined fates of two men. It aired on SBS TV from February 21, to April 12, 2025, every Friday and Saturday at 22:00 (KST). It is also available for streaming on Disney+ in selected regions.
Synopsis
Seo Dong-ju, a secretive corporate secretary, successfully hacks into a two trillion political slush fund. However, fate takes a cruel turn when he is attacked by Yeom Jang-seon, who is unaware of the hacked money. Dong-ju then lost his memory after surviving a near death experience. This act sets off a chain of events where Jang-seon realizes the money is missing and becomes determined to reclaim it.
Cast
=Main=
- Park Hyung-sik as Seo Dong-ju / Chu Seong-hyeon{{cite web |last=Kim |first=Seung-hye |date=March 2, 2025 |url=https://www.mksports.co.kr/news/entertain/11253550 |script-title=ko:'보물섬' 박형식, 총 맞고 살아났지만...기억상실? '성현'이라 불렀다 |trans-title='Buried Hearts' actor Park Hyung-sik survived being shot, but lost his memory...? He called himself 'Seung-hyun' |website=MK Sports |language=ko |access-date=March 3, 2025}}
: Executive Director and Team Leader of the Chairman's Office External Cooperation of Daesan Group.
- Huh Joon-ho as Yeom Jang-seon
: A law school professor who is the real power behind the scenes controlling the Kingmaker.
- {{ill|Lee Hae-young (actor)|lt=Lee Hae-young|ko|이해영 (1970년)}} as Huh Il-do{{Cite web|script-title=ko:박형식·허준호 '보물섬', 첫 만남 현장은?... 최강 시너지 예고|trans-title=How was the scene of Park Hyung-sik and Heo Jun-ho's first meeting in 'Buried Hearts'?|url=https://www.news1.kr/entertain/broadcast-tv/5655637|website=News1|language=ko|last=Ahn|first=Tae-hyun|date=January 9, 2025|access-date=January 20, 2025}}
: CEO of Daesan Energy who is the son-in-law of Kang-cheon, chairman of Daesan Group.
- Hong Hwa-yeon as Yeo Eun-nam
: A staff of Daesan Energy Seoul headquarters and Kang-cheon's granddaughter. Seo Dong-ju's love interest. Yeom Hui-cheol's arranged ex-wife.
=Supporting=
- Woo Hyun as Cha Kang-cheon{{Cite web|script-title=ko:등장인물 소개 - 차강천(車强千)|trans-title=Character Introduction: Cha Kang-cheon|url=https://programs.sbs.co.kr/drama/buriedhearts/cast/85368#0_4|access-date=February 18, 2025|publisher=Seoul Broadcasting System|language=ko}}
: The second chairman of Daesan Group.
- Kim Jung-nan as Cha Deok-hui{{Cite web|script-title=ko:등장인물 소개 - 차덕희(車悳熙)|trans-title=Character Introduction: Cha Deok-hee|url=https://programs.sbs.co.kr/drama/buriedhearts/cast/85368#0_5|access-date=February 23, 2025|publisher=Seoul Broadcasting System|language=ko}}
: The eldest daughter of Kang-cheon who remarried Il-do and took Eun-nam, her daughter from her first husband, Yeo Sunho.
- Do Ji-won as Ji Yeong-su
: A bakery owner and bread chef who was a former news anchor. Ji Seon-u's mother.
- Hong Soo-hyun as Cha Guk-hee{{Cite web|last=Lee|first=Soo-jung|date=December 23, 2025|script-title=ko: 박형식, '박보영 키링남' 이미지 싹 지웠네... 파격 키스신으로 뜨거운 욕망 표현 ('보물섬')|trans-title=Park Hyung-sik as 'Park Bo-young's Keyring Man' in 'Buried Hearts': Expressing Hot Desire with a Shocking Kiss Scene|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/312/0000693963|access-date=January 25, 2025|website=Ten Asia|language=ko|via=Naver}}
: CEO of Daesan Chemical and the second daughter of Gang-cheon.
- Kwon Soo-hyun as Yeom Hui-cheol
: Prosecutor at Seoul District Prosecutors' Office who is Jang-seon's nephew and Yeo Eun-nam's husband.
- Yoon Sang-hyeon as Huh Tae-yun
: A graduate student in business administration who is Il-do and Deok-hee's son.
- Cha Woo-min as Ji Seon-you{{Cite web|script-title=ko:차우민, '보물섬' 지선우 역 출연 확정 [공식]|trans-title=Official: Cha Woo-min confirmed to appear in 'Buried Hearts' as Ji Seon-woo|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0001011952|via=Naver|website=Kyunghyang Shinmun|publisher=Kyunghyang, Co.|language=ko|last=Son|first=Bong-seok|date=January 10, 2025|access-date=January 16, 2025}}
: Seon-you is an aspiring baker who dropped out of high school. He is Yeong-su's son and the illegitimate son of Kang-cheon.
: CEO of Sewoon Shopping Mall's Seoul Musical Instruments.
- {{ill|Lee Yu-jun (actor)|lt=Lee Yu-jun|ko|이유준}} as Bae Won-bae{{Cite web|script-title=ko:등장인물 소개 - 배원배(裵元拜)|trans-title=Character Introduction: Bae Won-bae|url=https://programs.sbs.co.kr/drama/buriedhearts/cast/85368#0_8|access-date=February 23, 2025|publisher=Seoul Broadcasting System|language=ko}}
: A worker at a port fisheries unloading station.
- Lee Hang-na as Seong Bo-yeon{{Cite web|script-title=ko:등장인물 소개 - 성보연(星普蓮)|trans-title=Character Introduction - Seong Bo-yeon|url=https://programs.sbs.co.kr/drama/buriedhearts/cast/85368#0_15|access-date=February 23, 2025|website=Seoul Broadcasting System|language=ko}}
: Yeom Jang-seon's wife.
- {{ill|Ha Su-ho|ko|하수호}} as Kim Do-su{{Cite web|script-title=ko:등장인물 소개 - 김도수(金途首)|trans-title=Character Introduction: Kim Do-su|url=https://programs.sbs.co.kr/drama/buriedhearts/cast/85368#0_13|access-date=February 23, 2025|website=Seoul Broadcasting System|language=ko}}
: Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at Daesan Hospital who is Cha Guk-hui's husband.
- {{ill|Seo Kyung-hwa|ko|서경화}} as Gong Jeong-ja{{Cite web|script-title=ko:등장인물 소개 - 공비서(공정자, 工貞子)|trans-title=Character Introduction: Gong Jeong-ja|url=https://programs.sbs.co.kr/drama/buriedhearts/cast/85368#0_16|access-date=February 23, 2025|website=Seoul Broadcasting System|language=ko}}
: The lady butler of Daesan family.
- Lee Seon-hee as Hyeon Ja-ok{{Cite web|script-title=ko:등장인물 소개 - 개성댁(현자옥, 玄子沃)|trans-title=Character Introduction: Hyeon Ja-ok|url=https://programs.sbs.co.kr/drama/buriedhearts/cast/85368#0_17|access-date=February 23, 2025|publisher=Seoul Broadcasting System|language=ko}}
: Works at Daesan family. Do Jae-pil's wife.
- {{ill|Song Jin-woo (actor)|lt=Song Jin-woo|ko|송진우 (배우)}} as Do Jae-pil{{Cite web|script-title=ko:등장인물 소개 - 도셰프(도재필, 都宰弼)|trans-title=Character Introduction: Do Jae-pil|url=https://programs.sbs.co.kr/drama/buriedhearts/cast/85368#0_18|access-date=February 23, 2025|publisher=Seoul Broadcasting System|language=ko}}
: The head chef of Daesan family. Hyeon Ja-ok's husband.
- Kim Hak-sun as Kang Seong{{Cite web|script-title=ko:등장인물 소개 - 강성(姜星)|trans-title=Character Introduction - Kang Seong|url=https://programs.sbs.co.kr/drama/buriedhearts/cast/85368#0_19|access-date=February 23, 2025|publisher=Seoul Broadcasting System|language=ko}}
: A landscape architect who is Yi-hyeon's father. Huh Il-do's friend.
- {{ill|Noh Susanna|ko|노수산나}} as Kang Yi-hyeon{{Cite web|script-title=ko:등장인물 소개 - 강이현(姜二炫)|trans-title=Character Introduction: Kang Yi-hyeon|url=https://programs.sbs.co.kr/drama/buriedhearts/cast/85368#0_20|access-date=February 23, 2025|website=Seoul Broadcasting System|language=ko}}
: A neurologist at Daesan Hospital who is Seong's daughter.
Production
=Development=
Buried Hearts is a revenge drama written by Lee Myung-hee who wrote Money Flower (2017), directed by Jin Chang-gyu, and produced by A2Z Entertainment and Pureumir Factory.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:박형식X허준호, '보물섬' 출연 확정...최강 조합 완성|trans-title=Line-up Reveal: Park Hyung-sik and Huh Joon-ho confirmed to appear in 'Buried Hearts'|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/382/0001151049|via=Naver|website=Sports Dong-A|publisher=Dong-a Ilbo, Co.|language=ko|last=Choi|first=Yoon-na|date=September 13, 2024|access-date=November 4, 2024|archive-date=September 27, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240927190524/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/382/0001151049|url-status=live}} The first script reading was held on June 13, 2024.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:박형식x허준호 뭉쳤다... '보물섬', 오늘(13일) 대본리딩 첫 삽|trans-title=Here's the first script reading of 'Buried Hearts' starring Park Hyung-sik and Huh Joon-ho as lead roles|url=https://news.nate.com/view/20240613n31379|via=Nate|website=Joy News 24|language=ko|last=Park|first=Jin-young|date=June 13, 2024|access-date=November 4, 2024}}
=Casting=
On March 28, 2024, P&Studio stated to Joy News 24 that Park Hyung-sik had been confirmed to appear in the series, while Huh Joon-ho was positively considering it.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:박형식, '보물섬' 출연 확정... 허준호는 "긍정 검토중" (공식)|trans-title=Official: Park Hyung-sik is set to star in 'Buried Hearts' with Huh Joon-ho "looking into it perfectly"|url=https://news.nate.com/view/20240328n34022|website=Nate|publisher=Joy News 24|language=ko|last=Park|first=Jin-young|date=March 28, 2024|access-date=November 4, 2024}} On July 18, Yoon Sang-hyeon was reportedly confirmed his appearance.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:[단독] 훌쩍 큰 윤상현, '닥터슬럼프' 이어 박형식과 '보물섬' 연기호흡... 재벌2세 역할|trans-title=Exclusive: 'Doctor Slump' actor Yoon Sang-hyeon portrays as a second generation chaebol in 'Buried Hearts' with Park Hyung-sik|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/468/0001078291|via=Naver|website=Sports Seoul|language=ko|last=Jo|first=Eun-byeol|date=July 18, 2024|access-date=November 4, 2024}} On September 13, the production team of the series announced that Park and Huh were officially confirmed to appear in the series.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:박형식X허준호 '보물섬'으로 만난다 [공식]|trans-title=Official: Park Hyung-sik and Huh Joon-ho cast in 'Buried Hearts'|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000896939|via=Naver|website=Newsen|language=ko|last=Park|first=A-reum|date=September 13, 2024|access-date=November 4, 2024}} On October 2, it was reported that Hong Hwa-yeon had been cast and confirmed for her appearance after a fierce competition with odds of 100 to 1.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:홍화연, 100:1 뚫은 '보물섬' 여주인공...박형식·허준호와 호흡|trans-title=After a fierce competition with odds of 100 to 1, Hong Hwa-yeon stars in 'Buried Hearts' starring Park Hyung-sik and Huh Joon-ho|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/382/0001154050|via=Naver|website=Sports Dong-a|publisher=Dong-A, Co.|language=ko|last=Jeon|first=Hyo-jin|date=October 2, 2024|access-date=November 4, 2024}} On October 4, Gong Ji-ho confirmed her appearance.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:오마이걸 출신 지호, SBS '보물섬' 출연... 첫 정극 연기 도전 [공식]|trans-title=Official: Former member of Oh My Girl, Ji-ho, will appear in SBS drama 'Buried Hearts'|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005167914|via=Naver|newspaper=Osen|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Chae-yeon|date=October 4, 2024|access-date=November 4, 2024}} It was stated by Story J Company on October 10, that Kwon Soo-hyun had been cast to appear.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:권수현, 허준호 조카된다..박형식과 친구에서 라이벌로(보물섬)|trans-title=From friends to rivals with Park Hyung-sik: Kwon Soo-hyun becomes Huh Joon-ho's nephew in 'Buried Hearts'|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000907208|via=Naver|website=Newsen|language=ko|last=Park|first=Soo-in|date=October 10, 2024|access-date=November 4, 2024}}
=Filming=
Principal photography began in the first half of 2024.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:[단독] 허준호, SBS '보물섬' 출연... 박형식과 호흡|trans-title=Exclusive: Heo Joon-ho will appear on SBS drama 'Buried Hearts' starring Park Hyung-sik|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/437/0000386082|via=Naver|publisher=JTBC|language=ko|last=Hwang|first=So-young|date=March 28, 2024|access-date=November 4, 2024}}
Release
The series premiered on SBS TV on February 21, 2025, and aired on a Friday–Saturday timeslot at 22:00 (KST).{{Cite web|last=Ahn|first=Byeong-gil|date=January 31, 2025|title=|script-title=ko:'보물섬' 박형식-허준호, 45초에 꽉 채운 파괴력|trans-title='Buried Hearts' Park Hyung-sik and Heo Joon-ho, destructive power packed into 45 seconds|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0001015772|access-date=February 2, 2025|language=ko|website=Kyunghyang Shinmun|via=Naver}} It is also available for streaming on Disney+ in selected regions.{{cite magazine|last=Chin|first=Carmen|date=February 7, 2025|title=Disney+ drops teaser trailer for new K-drama 'Buried Hearts', starring Park Hyung-sik|url=https://www.nme.com/news/tv/k-drama-buried-hearts-disney-plus-plot-trailer-more-3835367|magazine=NME|access-date=February 21, 2025}}
Viewership
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| 1.143
| 1.544
| 1.579
| 1.885
| 1.680
| 1.933
| 1.848
| 2.211
| 2.149
| 2.347
| 2.100
| 2.272
| 2.425
| 2.691
| 2.363
| 2.656
| 2.052
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|+ Average TV viewership ratings ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | {{abbr|Ep.|Episode}} ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Original broadcast date ! scope="col" colspan="2" | Average audience share
|
scope="col" style="width:8em" | Nationwide
! scope="col" style="width:8em" | Seoul |
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scope="row" | 1
| February 21, 2025 | {{color|blue|6.1%}} {{small|(9th)}} | {{color|blue|6.0%}} {{small|(8th)}} |
scope="row" | 2
| February 22, 2025 | 8.1% {{small|(2nd)}} | 7.8% {{small|(2nd)}} |
scope="row" | 3
| February 28, 2025 | 8.8% {{small|(3rd)}} | 8.9% {{small|(3rd)}} |
scope="row" | 4
| March 1, 2025 | 10.2% {{small|(2nd)}} | 9.8% {{small|(2nd)}} |
scope="row" | 5
| March 7, 2025 | 9.2% {{small|(3rd)}} | 9.0% {{small|(3rd)}} |
scope="row" | 6
| March 8, 2025 | 11.2% {{small|(2nd)}} | 11.0% {{small|(2nd)}} |
scope="row" | 7
| March 14, 2025 | 10.9% {{small|(3rd)}} | 10.4% {{small|(2nd)}} |
scope="row" | 8
| March 15, 2025 | 12.3% {{small|(2nd)}} | 12.3% {{small|(2nd)}} |
scope="row" | 9
| March 21, 2025 | 12.2% {{small|(3rd)}} | 12.2% {{small|(2nd)}} |
scope="row" | 10
| March 22, 2025 | 13.1% {{small|(2nd)}} | 13.0% {{small|(2nd)}} |
scope="row" | 11
| March 28, 2025 | 11.7% {{small|(2nd)}} | 11.9% {{small|(1st)}} |
scope="row" | 12
| March 29, 2025 | 12.7% {{small|(2nd)}} | 12.5% {{small|(2nd)}} |
scope="row" | 13
| April 4, 2025 | 13.4% {{small|(1st)}} | 14.0% {{small|(1st)}} |
scope="row" | 14
| April 5, 2025 | 14.6% {{small|(2nd)}} | 14.5% {{small|(2nd)}} |
scope="row" | 15
| April 11, 2025 | 13.4% {{small|(1st)}} | 13.6% {{small|(1st)}} |
scope="row" | 16
| April 12, 2025 | {{color|red|15.4%}} {{small|(2nd)}} | {{color|red|15.7%}} {{small|(2nd)}} |
scope="col" colspan="2" | Average
! scope="col" | {{color|green|11.5%}} ! scope="col" | {{color|green|11.4%}} |
colspan="5" style="font-size:85%" |
|
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{Official website}} {{in lang|ko}}
- {{IMDb title}}
- {{HanCinema drama}}
{{Studio S (South Korean company)}}
Category:2025 South Korean television series debuts
Category:2025 South Korean television series endings
Category:Korean-language television shows
Category:Seoul Broadcasting System television dramas
Category:South Korean pre-produced television series
Category:South Korean revenge television series