Buried Hearts
Created by Lee Myung-hee
On SBS
A tense, morally murky thriller about a hacker pursuing revenge against corporate and political corruption, sustained across 16 episodes of escalating betrayal and paranoia.
Seo Dong-ju, who hacked a political slush fund worth two trillion won, risks it all for revenge.
Where to watch
- StreamHulu
Questions people ask
Is Buried Hearts scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of series.
Is Buried Hearts sad? Yes. More sad than 84% of series.
Does Buried Hearts leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Buried Hearts easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is Buried Hearts violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Buried Hearts
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Buried Hearts
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Buried Hearts, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Buried Hearts, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Buried Hearts, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
