"Buried Hearts" has once again set its own highest viewership record. It is truly unstoppable.
The SBS weekend drama "Buried Hearts" (written by Lee Myung-hee, directed by Jin Chang-kyu) is a full-life betting revenge series where Seo Dong-joo (played by Park Hyung-sik) fights with everything he has to bring down the absolute evil that killed him and that world, after hacking a political slush fund of 2 trillion won. The thrilling variation of a traditional revenge drama, the actors' passionate performances, and the immersive direction are captivating audiences of all ages.
The episode 8 of "Buried Hearts" aired on Mar. 15, with national viewership ratings of 12.3% and 12.3% in the metropolitan area, marking an increase of 1.4 percentage points compared to the previous episode, and once again setting a record high. The peak viewership soared to a remarkable 14.1%, and the 2049 viewership also surged to 3.2%. This is an overwhelming figure that ranks first among all channels during the same time slot, including Saturday mini-series and weekly mini-series. With this, "Buried Hearts" has set its own highest viewership record 6 times in 8 episodes, proving its overwhelming upward trend.
Friday and Saturday nights, where major dramas and entertainment programs from each broadcasting station are scheduled, are called a content battleground. Different genres and appealing content are doing their best to attract more viewers. So, what is the driving force behind "Buried Hearts" maintaining its exceptional rise in the content battleground?
Among the many charms of "Buried Hearts," the most noteworthy is the variation of a traditional revenge drama. The counterattack against the absolute evil that killed me for money is a long-beloved "typical revenge story." Many viewers can immerse themselves in the story of "Buried Hearts" without feeling any aversion. Not stopping there, "Buried Hearts" vividly and brutally portrays the sordid sides of characters consumed by their own desires, delivering a great shock to the audience.
Additionally, the unpredictable developments, the irresistible cliffhanger endings, and the sensuous direction of director Jin Chang-kyu, which seem to drop a touch of trendiness while maintaining boldness, are all points not to be missed in "Buried Hearts." The powerful acting and presence of the actors, captured with hair-raising performances, add the finishing touch to "Buried Hearts" and lead the viewership graph upward. In fact, viewers of "Buried Hearts" have showered it with praise right after each episode, saying things like "a 60-minute performance party" and "a true acting showcase."
"Buried Hearts" has reached a turning point. With memories regained, Seo Dong-joo will aim his sharper blade of revenge at the absolute evil, Yeom Jang-seon (played by Heo Jun-ho). In addition, attention should be paid to the existence of the name "Seong-hyeon" in Seo Dong-joo's memories, the birth secret surrounding the succession structure of Daesan Group, and the power struggles. It is curious and exciting to see how far the unrelenting upward trend of "Buried Hearts," which is showing a successful variation of a classic, will continue.
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