Buried Hearts Episode 15 Recap: Unraveling Secrets and Betrayals
The highly anticipated Buried Hearts episode 15 premiered on Disney+ on April 11, 2025, revealing the shocking exposure of Yeom Jang-seon’s heinous actions. Picking up from the tense cliffhanger of episode 14, the episode opens with a dramatic standoff on a rooftop, where Seo Dong-ju (played by Park Hyung-sik) confronts Jang-seon.
In a chilling display of arrogance, Jang-seon confesses to the murder of his sister, placing the blame squarely on Dong-ju. He claims that the weight of Dong-ju’s knowledge regarding his vast criminal undertakings—valued at two trillion won—compelled him to commit the act.
Jang-seon then makes a sinister attempt to erase Dong-ju permanently by instructing his guards to throw him off the rooftop. However, in a dramatic twist, a drone emerges, piloted by Tae-geum, capturing the entire confrontation and streaming it live.
The shocking footage reaches a journalist just in time, and soon it is broadcast across the nation. Jang-seon’s murderous confession and his earlier crimes are now public knowledge. Attempting to salvage his reputation, Jang-seon argues against the validity of the recording, but Dong-ju counters that any harm that might come to him would lead the public to suspect Jang-seon due to the live broadcast.
As the tension escalates, Jang-seon’s right-hand man, Cheon Gu-ho, receives an urgent call, prompting the duo to prepare an escape, leaving Dong-ju and Jang-seon alone on the rooftop once more.
A Dark Alliance Forms
The episode progresses as Ji Yeong-su, after dismissing an offer from Secretary Gong for dinner, stumbles upon the viral video of Jang-seon’s confession. Shocked, he rushes to share it with Chairman Cha Gang-cheon and other key figures—including Ji Yeong-su and Yeo Eun-nam—who all react with disbelief.
Meanwhile, Dong-ju and Myung Tae-geum are anxiously waiting outside a hospital. Inside, Bae Won-bae has suffered severe injuries at the hands of Jang-seon’s henchmen. After the doctor shares distressing news about Won-bae’s critical condition, Dong-ju grapples with the repercussions of standing against Jang-seon.
Back at Jang-seon’s estate, he minimizes the significance of the viral video. However, The Elder warns him of dire consequences should anything happen to Dong-ju. In a desperate move, Jang-seon proposes to leverage Daesan Energy, claiming he can secure a powerful fund to ensure the Elder’s favored successor wins future elections.
As the narrative unfolds, a press conference takes place where Assemblywoman Seok Su-gyeong dismisses the incriminating video, attempting to shift the blame onto Dong-ju. She falsely implicates him in a slush fund scandal linked to Daesan Energy, further entangling the web of deceit.
As the stakes rise, Jang-seon and his allies aim to frame Dong-ju for the unlawful influx of U.S. currency into the chairman’s vault, making him the primary target in this elaborate scheme.
Determined to Overcome
In a poignant scene, Dong-ju spends time at his sister Seo Hyeon-ju’s memorial, reminiscing about her dreams of becoming a nun. He vows to honor her memory by becoming the responsible individual she always believed he could be.
Shifting to ongoing corporate tensions, Dong-ju boldly tells Chairman Cha of his ambition to become the next CEO of Daesan Energy. Their conversation reveals the increasing friction between Dong-ju and Jang-seon, highlighting Jang-seon’s self-serving motives.
In a separate confrontation, Deok-hui and Yeong-su clash over power dynamics within Daesan, with Deok-hui belittling Yeong-su’s capabilities. Yet, Yeong-su stands firm in her commitment to protect Daesan, leading to a heated exchange that draws a witness—Seon-u—who is left seething with rage.
Unraveling the Truth
In a final twist, the chairman acknowledges his deteriorating memory and seeks justice by revealing Jang-seon’s complicity in Il-do’s death to the prosecution, resulting in an emergency arrest. However, this effort is thwarted by lawyer Nam Sang-cheol, who quickly intervenes.
As tensions reach a boiling point, Dong-ju confronts Jang-seon in an unexpected turn of events. With no words exchanged, he stabs Jang-seon and escapes with his unconscious body. The episode concludes a month later, with Jang-seon’s fate shrouded in uncertainty. As reports of his indictment circulate, the public is left to speculate on whether he is missing, dead, or simply abducted.
The buildup leads into the highly anticipated series finale of Buried Hearts, which is scheduled to air on April 12, 2025. South Korean audiences can catch the conclusion on SBS TV, while international viewers can stream it on Disney+.