The SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Buried Hearts' (written by Lee Myung-hee, directed by Jin Chang-kyu) follows Seo Dong-joo (played by Park Hyung-sik), who hacks into a 2 trillion won political slush fund and stakes everything in a life-or-death revenge battle to bring down the ultimate evil that killed him. With 14 episodes aired so far, the show has consistently maintained its top spot in viewership ratings.
What’s particularly noteworthy is that 'Buried Hearts' is not just holding onto its number one spot but is also showing a steady increase in ratings. The 14th episode, aired on the 5th, recorded nationwide ratings of 14.6% (according to Nielsen Korea), 14.5% in the metropolitan area, and a peak of 16.1%, setting a new personal best. 'Buried Hearts' has broken its own record nine times over 14 episodes, indicating that the show is becoming more captivating with each episode.
As the final two episodes approach, anticipation and excitement are at an all-time high. Viewers are eager to see what shocking developments 'Buried Hearts' will deliver in its climax, how the actors, who have been delivering powerhouse performances, will outdo themselves, and how the show will continue to draw in viewers and potentially break the elusive 15% ratings barrier.
In episodes 15 and 16, the story will focus on Seo Dong-joo's intense quest for revenge against Yum Jang-sun (played by Heo Joon-ho) following the death of Heo Il-do (played by Lee Hae-young). Despite facing multiple life-threatening situations, Seo Dong-joo is driven by a singular desire for revenge. Yum Jang-sun, who values human life as little more than a means to his own ends, will face off against Seo Dong-joo in a tense showdown that promises to deliver thrills and excitement.
Regarding this, the production team of 'Buried Hearts' stated, "Episodes 15 and 16, airing this week, will feature developments beyond imagination. The actors' performances are, of course, incredibly strong. 'Buried Hearts' is far from over until it's truly over. We ask for your continued interest and support for episodes 15 and 16, which will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end."
The penultimate episode of 'Buried Hearts' will air on Friday, December 12th, at 9:50 PM, with the finale following on Saturday, December 13th, at 9:45 PM.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)