The highly anticipated finale of Buried Hearts premiered on Disney+ on April 12, 2025, but left its audience grappling with numerous unresolved plot points. In the closing moments, Seo Dong-ju, portrayed by Park Hyung-Sik, reveals the vault’s password to Yeo Eun-nam, played by Hong Hwa-yeon, a moment that many fans interpret as a potential lead-in to a second season.
Throughout the series, the vault has remained a central mystery, and its elusive contents continue to pique curiosity. Character Ji Seon-u and his mother have tirelessly pursued it, yet have yet to succeed in their quest. Compounding this tension, Seon-u’s lethal actions against Heo Tae-yun in the finale provide an additional layer of complexity to the narrative, reinforcing the viewer’s anticipation for what might follow.
The final scenes featuring Eun-nam further deepened speculation about the story’s continuation. Painting alone while wearing a ring, her voiceover suggests that Dong-ju’s return is uncertain, hinting she may be poised for a more central role in future developments. This ambiguity has sparked fervent discussions online, with many fans eager for some clarity surrounding the series’ ending. One user on X expressed their eagerness:
“I want SBS to explain this ending or just announce s2”
The finale evoked mixed reactions among viewers, particularly regarding a notable tonal shift in the final two episodes. Initially characterized as a gripping revenge drama, the series concluded on a quieter note, leaving some fans feeling disenchanted by the contrasting tempo. Nevertheless, these unanswered questions have led many to surmise that a second season is on the horizon.
“Farewell to #BuriedHearts – A proper Makjang that ends on so much angst & actually buried our hearts in sadness. Poor Taeyun. I smell a S2,”a fan remarked.
“Naaah! Buried Hearts has not ended. There must be season 2. Mr Yeom smiling, Seonu pushing Taehyun off the clip? And Donju has the evidence that Teahyung was with Seonu before the incident. It can’t be the end!,”a user mentioned.
“We are getting Season 2 where DongJun & Eun-nam will take revenge on Yeom & Seon-u for hurting/killing TaeYun. I 💯%, positively guarantee it.😭😂,”a person shared.
Further fan reactions continued to resonate with similar sentiments:
“There were some loose ends, like: won’t Taeyun have his death avenged? He didn’t deserve that. And will Daesan’s future really be with that kid? Did he and his mother win then? Would this be a margin for a second season or not?,”a netizen said.
“Yes. Him letting go of Yeom hinted at S2 & I was right. It was on his instruction that Seon-u hurt/killed TaeYun. Yeom is still alive & has power over Seon-u & his mom. In S2 DongJu will take down Seon-u & probably kill Yeom,”a viewer noted.
“Ah, there definitely needs to be a season 2 of kdrama BURIED HEARTS please,”another fan added.
Buried Hearts Finale Sets New Ratings Records
Notably, Buried Hearts concluded with its highest audience ratings to date. According to Nielsen Korea’s data released on April 13, the final episode achieved a remarkable 15.7% rating in the capital area, and 15.4% nationwide, signifying a peak audience response since the show’s debut.
This accomplishment marked the first time the drama surpassed the 15% milestone, solidifying its status as the highest-rated scripted program in its time slot across all networks for the week. The episode also recorded a peak real-time viewership spike of 17.9%, indicating heightened interest in the conclusion.
Among viewers aged 20 to 49, a crucial demographic for gauging a channel’s competitive edge, the series garnered a 4% score, further emphasizing its popularity. These achievements make Buried Hearts the most-watched mini-drama of 2025 thus far.
Since its debut, Buried Hearts has maintained strong viewership, with all episodes currently available for streaming on Disney+.