‘Buried Hearts’ Finale Hits 15.4%, Delivers Powerful Message
Apr 22, 2025
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First of all, about the unexpected box office success, director Jin confessed, `I didn't know that I would receive so much love.' "I thought it could be difficult to reach the public easily because the narrative is quite complicated and the tone is dark, but I think Lee Myung-hee's intense script and dense acting of actors centered on actor Park Hyung-sik caught the attention of viewers."
What he focuses most on in directing 'Treasure Island' is the integrity of emotions' "I focused on drawing out the emotions hidden in the script as much as possible and following the emotional lines of the actors who drew it out."`"Camera walking and editing also had minimal intervention so as not to interfere with this feeling.'
He also expressed extraordinary affection for his teamwork with major actors such as Park Hyung-sik, Heo Jun-ho, Lee Hae-young, and Hong Hwa-yeon. "Working with actors who have a good understanding of the script creates tension and joy for the director at the same time. I enjoyed the process of sharing views and finding the best place" he said. He also did not forget to thank supporting actors such as Kim Jung-nan and Woo Hyun.
The most impressive scene was the ending of the third part. The scene where Heo Il-do (Lee Hae-young) deceives Seo Dong-ju (Park Hyung-sik)'s memory and opens the safe. When the password didn't match, Heo Il-do, who sat down in front of the safe, looked like she was crying or laughing and said "Resurrect!" It's a scene of shouting. Director Jin recalled, "'I had a lot of thoughts with actor Lee Hae-young on how to solve lines that I would never use in reality' and "'As soon as I saw a facial expression that I couldn't imagine even during rehearsals, I was thrilled as a director.'"
Another memorable scene is the first part of Dongho Bridge. After Eun-nam (Hong Hwa-yeon) and Dong-ju's first meeting, this scene, in which the two communicated without lines, was emphasized as the "most important motive for the emotion that Seo Dong-ju moved". "I just asked the actors to naturally have a conversation, and I turned the camera around without a cue sign. Actor Hong Hwa-yeon actually brought up her high school days, and those moments created an emotionally deep scene," he said in a rant.
What is the message that 'Treasure Island' was trying to convey. Director Jin said, "There is also a story I had with the writer, but what I felt while working on the work was the foolishness of man who leaves the treasure in front of his eyes and pursues only the distant desire." he said. He then emphasized that "the story of not seeing what I have, chasing what I don't have, and eventually losing everything."
He said that the famous line he picked was given by Sung Bo-yeon to Seo Dong-ju in the 16th part. He said "Mom almost fell into the wrong way because she didn't have money. But he said he turned it down thinking of young Sunghyun. I think of my mom and cheer up" Director Jin said "This line is the real message of this work. The attitude of living while preserving human values, I thought it was 'treasure'", he explained.
He then said that the most memorable moment among viewers' reactions was the ending of the sixth part. After the truck accident, various interpretations poured out about whether Seo Dong-ju's memory had returned, and director Jin explained that "In fact, Dong-ju had already regained his memory when he saved Heo Il-do from the sea, and all subsequent steps were acting for revenge."
Finally, the possibility of Season 2 has not been discussed at this time. In our story, this ending was the most fitting period.'
Seo Dong-ju, a man who has nothing but futility at the end of revenge. And 'Treasure Island', depicting the catastrophe of characters caught up in endless desires, ended by asking a heavy question to everyone living today 'What is your real treasure?' beyond a simple revenge play.
mj.cho@sportschosun.com
