The gripping revenge thriller Buried Hearts took the K-drama world by storm in early 2025, delivering twists, betrayals, and corporate intrigue that left viewers breathless. Starring Park Hyung-sik as the enigmatic Seo Dong-ju, the series explored themes of power, loss, and retribution in the shadowy halls of South Korea’s elite conglomerates. With its finale airing just months ago, fans are clamoring for answers: Is Buried Hearts Season 2 happening? Here’s everything we know so far.
A Quick Recap of Buried Hearts Season 1
Buried Hearts (also known as Treasure Island or Bomulseom in Korean) follows Seo Dong-ju, an ambitious corporate secretary at the powerful Daesan Group. Known as the “Daesan Man” for his unwavering loyalty, Dong-ju harbors a dark secret: he’s hacked into a massive 2 trillion won political slush fund to fuel his quest for revenge against the very system that destroyed his family. As buried secrets unravel, alliances shatter, and the line between ally and enemy blurs in a web of corruption, murder, and moral ambiguity.
Directed by Jin Chang-gyu (Military Prosecutor Doberman) and written by Lee Myung-hee (Money Flower), the 16-episode series premiered on SBS TV on February 21, 2025, airing Fridays and Saturdays at 10:00 PM KST. It quickly became a global hit on Disney+, blending high-stakes thriller elements with emotional depth that had fans binge-watching through the night. The show’s blend of corporate espionage and personal vendettas echoed hits like Vincenzo and The Devil Judge, but its raw exploration of greed’s consequences set it apart.
Is Buried Hearts Season 2 Happening?
As of October 2025, there is no official renewal announcement for Buried Hearts Season 2 from SBS, Disney+, or the production team. The series wrapped as a standalone 16-episode run, and with its polarizing finale, networks are likely assessing viewer feedback before committing.
That said, the ending’s unresolved threads – Dong-ju’s lingering quest for answers, Seon-u’s “evil era” takeover, and hints of broader conspiracies – scream sequel potential. Fans on X (formerly Twitter) are vocal, with posts pleading, “Buried Hearts better have Season 2 because the most innocent character just died, and I need Dong-ju to take revenge for his brother.” Others speculate on Dong-ju’s return from his self-imposed exile, fueling petitions and fan theories.