The hit South Korean drama Buried Hearts keeps viewers on edge as it heads into its 14th episode on April 5, 2025. This revenge-filled series follows Seo Dong Joo (played by Park Hyung Sik), a clever corporate secretary who hacks into a massive 2 trillion won (about $1.4 billion) political slush fund, and Yum Jang Sun (played by Heo Joon Ho), a powerful figure who loses it all after an attack gone wrong. Airing on SBS every Friday and Saturday at 10 p.m. KST, the show is also available on Disney+ in select regions, including JioHotstar in India. As the story races toward its final chapters, episode 14 promises a major clash that could change everything.
Fans are buzzing after the last episode left them hanging. Seo Dong Joo watched in horror as his biological father, Heo Il Do (played by Lee Hae Young), took a deadly fall—ordered by none other than Yum Jang Sun, who knew the family secret all along. This betrayal has fueled Seo Dong Joo’s thirst for payback, setting the stage for a showdown that’s been building for weeks.
Here’s the kicker: new photos from episode 14 show Seo Dong Joo meeting Yum Jang Sun at a secret spot under the cover of night. At first, Seo Dong Joo looks ready to take charge, his eyes burning with confidence as he stares down his enemy. But Yum Jang Sun doesn’t flinch—he smirks, acting like Seo Dong Joo’s boldness is a joke. Then, the tables turn. In the next shots, Seo Dong Joo’s face shifts to shock, his wide eyes showing he’s rattled. Meanwhile, Yum Jang Sun stays calm, casually tending to a fire as if he’s in total control.
What’s got Seo Dong Joo so shaken? The drama’s team isn’t spilling the beans, but they’re hyping up the episode big time. They say episode 14, airing tonight, will feature an all-out war between the two men. Neither is backing down, and the tension is set to keep everyone glued to their screens. The team also praised Park Hyung Sik and Heo Joon Ho for bringing their A-game, promising performances that hit hard.
The story so far has been a wild ride. Seo Dong Joo, known as the “Daesan Man” for his loyalty to the Daesan Group, secretly dreams of taking it over. He hacked the slush fund to survive, only to lose his memory after Yum Jang Sun’s attack. When he found out Heo Il Do was his real dad—and that Yum Jang Sun ordered his death—it flipped his world upside down. Now, with just a few episodes left, every move counts.
Viewers are already guessing what’s next. Some think Yum Jang Sun might threaten Yeo Eun Nam (played by Hong Hwa Yeon), Seo Dong Joo’s love interest, to throw him off. Others wonder if he’s got dirt from the past—like the car accident 30 years ago tied to Seo Dong Joo’s family—that could break his spirit. Whatever it is, Yum Jang Sun’s cool-headed smirk hints he’s got a plan up his sleeve.
The drama’s ratings back up the hype. On April 4, Buried Hearts hit a new high with 13.4% nationwide viewership, making it the top show of the night. Among viewers aged 20-49, it scored 3.5%, locking in its Friday-Saturday slot. With only two weeks left, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Fans can’t stop talking about the cast. Park Hyung Sik has won hearts with his intense shift from a loyal worker to a man out for blood. Heo Joon Ho, as the puppet-master Yum Jang Sun, brings a chilling vibe that makes every scene pop. Add Lee Hae Young’s tragic Heo Il Do to the mix, and you’ve got a trio driving this story to its peak.
Tune in tonight, April 5, at 9:50 p.m. KST to see what Yum Jang Sun does to shake Seo Dong Joo—and whether revenge will finally be his. For those catching up, Park Hyung Sik shines in “Happiness” on Viki, and Heo Joon Ho stuns in “Dr. Cheon and the Lost Talisman,” also on Viki.
