“Yung akala mo revenge lang… pero may hugot pala sa puso.”
Momsh, you know me — I love K-Dramas that make me feel something deep. At ito, si Buried Hearts? Grabe. Hindi lang siya basta kwento ng paghihiganti. It’s a story of pain, betrayal, healing… and the kind of love that stays kahit wasak na wasak ka na.
This isn’t your usual pa-kilig series. It’s heavy, mysterious, and full of emotional layers. Parang sibuyas. Pero instead of crying while chopping it, umiiyak ka habang nakahiga, holding a snack you forgot to eat.
Buried Hearts isn’t just a drama you watch — it’s a story you feel.
Sa surface, yes, it’s a revenge story. Someone loses everything and fights back. But the more you watch, the more you realize… this show is really about grief, betrayal, and the quiet journey of trying to piece yourself back together when the world has broken you.
Let’s Talk About the Plot
Seo Dong-ju (Park Hyung-sik) is introduced to us as a loyal, quiet secretary — someone who blends in the background but sees everything. Akala mo simpleng tauhan lang siya, but he’s the type who knows where the bodies are buried… and maybe, he helped bury them, too.
He uncovers a political slush fund worth billions — and boom, chaos. He’s betrayed by someone close to him, attacked, left for dead… and when he wakes up, wala na siyang memory.
This amnesia angle isn’t just a twist — it’s symbolic. Because Dong-ju is the kind of person who’s been running from emotional scars for years. So when he forgets his identity, he also forgets the weight of his pain… but not for long.
As he uncovers the truth, piece by piece, he also uncovers the trauma, family wounds, and buried emotions he’s kept hidden for so long.
Why It Works So Well
What I loved about Buried Hearts is that it’s not just about exposing corruption or taking revenge. It’s about exposing your own heart — the one you tried to hide even from yourself.
There’s a subplot about Dong-ju’s family, and momsh, that hit different. Without giving spoilers — there’s a very powerful thread about parental expectations, emotional abandonment, and how childhood wounds shape who we become.
As a mom, this made me reflect: What kind of emotional inheritance am I leaving my kids?
The Romance? Yes, Meron Din!
It’s slow-burn, intense, and not always sweet. It’s two people trying to hold onto each other while the world keeps pulling them apart.
There’s a particular scene — late at night, no dramatic music, just quiet tears and one honest question:
“If I forget everything… will you still stay?”
Aray, besh. That line alone deserves a tissue.
Real Talk from Mommy Peach
If you’re looking for something fast-paced and light, Buried Hearts might feel too mabigat.
But if you’re in the mood for a drama with depth, emotional grit, and real healing at its core — this one will stay with you long after the credits roll.
Yes, it’s about revenge.
Yes, there’s corruption, amnesia, and corporate drama.
But underneath all that is the story of a man — and a woman — trying to reclaim the parts of themselves that the world buried.
Favorite Themes Na Tinamaan Ako:
- The way we hide behind work to avoid feeling pain
- How we try to be strong for others but forget to heal ourselves
- How forgiveness — not just for others, but for yourself — is the hardest, but most freeing thing
Final Hug from Mommy Peach
Minsan, tayo rin — we keep our pain buried, hidden behind “I’m okay,” “Kaya ko pa,” or “Busy lang ako.”
Buried Hearts reminded me that sometimes, to truly move forward… we need to dig deep, look at what hurts, and choose healing — slowly, one piece at a time.
So if you watch this drama, momsh, do it when your heart is ready. And have snacks, tea, and tissue beside you.
Sabay tayong masaktan — at sana, sabay din tayong maghilom. 💕
