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SBS has officially announced the release date for its upcoming drama Buried Hearts, also known as Treasure Island. The highly anticipated series is set to premiere on February 14, 2025, at 10 pm KST. The drama will air as part of SBS's Friday-Saturday slot, offering viewers a mix of crime, mystery, and thrill.
The announcement was made on January 9, 2025, through SBS’s official social media platforms. The post featured photos from the script reading session. The images show the lead cast, including Park Hyung-sik and Heo Joon-ho, and included the caption,
"Life full betting revenge to destroy the world of evil! 'Treasure Island' (Burrid Hearts) script reading site revealed🔥 SBS new Friday-Saturday drama <Treasure Island> ☞ First broadcast on February 14th [Friday] at 10 PM"
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This new thriller, directed by Jin Chang-gyu and written by Lee Myung-hee, is produced by A2Z Entertainment and Pureumir Factory. The drama features a cast that includes Park Hyung-sik, Heo Joon-ho, and Hong Hwa-yeon. The drama promises a blend of mystery, crime, and thriller, with these strong performances leading the charge.
Plot overview, cast and more about Park Hyung Sik’s upcoming thriller Buried Hearts
Buried Hearts is a mystery thriller about a high-stakes battle involving a hacked 2 trillion KRW political slush fund. The story follows a man who hacks into the fund, which leads to a powerful political figure, unaware of the hack, deciding to kill him.
The slush fund is lost in the process, setting off a chain of events that will test the characters’ survival instincts. The story explores themes of ambition, power, and survival as the characters navigate the dangerous world of politics and corporate intrigue.
The main character of Buried Hearts, Seo Dong-joo, is portrayed by Park Hyung-sik, who plays the head of the chairman’s secretary office at Daesan Group. Known as the "Daesan Man," his character is both fiercely loyal to the company and secretly driven by a personal ambition to take over the organization.
The casting of Park Hyung-sik, known for his roles in Strong Woman Do Bong Soon and Happiness, further intensifies the anticipation for the drama and his performance.
Alongside Park Hyung-sik, Heo Joon-ho stars as Yeom Jang-seon, a former National Intelligence Service director and a law school professor. Yeom is a manipulative political figure who controls key elements of South Korean society, using his wealth and power to pull the strings behind the scenes.
Heo Joon-ho’s portrayal of this shadowy character is anticipated to add an extra layer of complexity to the drama by the fans.
The narrative of Buried Hearts unfolds as the characters navigate a world filled with power, deception, and betrayal as Seo Dong-joo’s ambition grows, and Yeom Jang-seon’s manipulations unfold. The cast also includes Hong Hwa-yeon as Yeo Eun-nam plays a significant role in the drama. Jiho, a former member of OH MY GIRL, has also joined the cast, contributing to the drama’s diverse lineup.
The drama Burrid Hearts is directed by Jin Chang-gyu, known for his work on The Light in Your Eyes, Military Prosecutor Doberman. The script is written by Lee Myung Hee, whose previous works such as Money Flower have garnered praise for their intricate storytelling.
Park Hyung-sik and Heo Joon-ho: A career overview of the lead actors in Buried Hearts
Lead of Buried Hearts, Park Hyung-sik is a renowned South Korean actor and singer, previously a member of the boy group ZE:A. His acting career took off with roles in The Heirs (2013), High Society (2015), and Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth (2016).
He gained widespread recognition for his performance in Strong Girl Bong-soon (2017) and continued his work in projects like Suits (2018), Happiness (2021), Our Blooming Youth (2023), and Doctor Slump (2024).
Heo Joon-ho, a distinguished South Korean actor, initially started his career in theater before moving to film and television. He rose to fame with his role in the 2003 blockbuster Silmido, winning the Best Supporting Actor award at the Grand Bell Awards.
Heo Joon-ho has starred in a range of successful films, including Memories of Murder (2003), The Host (2006), Snowpiercer (2013), and Parasite (2019). His television roles in The Chaser (2012), The Merchant: Gaekju (2015), The Silent Sea (2021), and Snowdrop (2021-2022) have also earned him widespread acclaim.
Fans eagerly anticipate Buried Hearts (or Treasure Island), excited to see the action-packed drama and intense performances unfold on screen. The anticipation is building as viewers look forward to Park Hyung Sik's new role and the storyline.
