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Buried Hearts(보물섬)

2025South Korea
Betrayed By A Significant OtherCEO Supporting CharacterCrimeCrime Against MoralityEmotional InfidelityFather-in-law - Son-in-law RelationshipFormer Prosecutor Male LeadMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadMysteryPoliticalProfessor Male LeadTeam Leader Male LeadThriller

An individual infiltrates a political corruption fund worth 2 trillion won in order to secure his survival, only to be murdered by a prominent individual who remains unaware of the breach, resulting in a devastating loss. Seo Dong Ju, a dedicated high-ranking employee at Daesan Group, conceals his ultimate goal of seizing complete control of the corporation. Simultaneously, Yeom Jang Seon, a former intelligence agency leader now working as a law professor, covertly wields influence in the political sphere, deriving satisfaction from manipulating individuals using wealth and authority.

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Recommendation: Echo (2023) similar to Buried Hearts
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Echo (2023)(回响)

2023China
Married Female LeadMarried Male LeadMysteryProfessor Male LeadThrillerFake WeddingFalse ConfessionManipulative Male LeadMarried LifePolice Officer Female LeadPolice Officer Supporting CharacterPsychologicalUnhealthy Mains' Relationship

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Married Female Lead, Married Male Lead, Mystery, Professor Male Lead, and Thriller themes with a 23% similarity match.

While investigating a homicide, policewoman Ran Dongdong stumbles upon her husband's hidden rental property

Recommendation: Dear Liar similar to Buried Hearts
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Dear Liar(婚事)

2023China
Married Female LeadMarried Male LeadMysteryTeam Leader Male LeadThrillerInchoate CrimeManipulative Male LeadMarried LifePsychologicalRomanceShort Length SeriesStalker Supporting CharacterSuspenseUnhealthy Mains' Relationship

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Married Female Lead, Married Male Lead, Mystery, Team Leader Male Lead, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

Song Yi Fei, a sheltered and naive young woman, envisions a future of wedded bliss with the ideal man

Recommendation: Shinuhodo Aishite similar to Buried Hearts
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Shinuhodo Aishite(死ぬほど愛して)

2025Japan
CrimeMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadMysteryThrillerAnxietyAnxious Female LeadDomestic CrimeDramaJournalist Supporting CharacterManipulative Male LeadStrangulationViolence Against ChildrenViolence Against Women

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Crime, Married Female Lead, Married Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

In this eight-part series, viewers will be captivated by the thrilling tale of a charming killer named Masato Kamishiro, who appears devoted to his wife Mio Kamishiro, a woman who loves him unconditionally

Recommendation: Trolley similar to Buried Hearts
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Trolley(트롤리)

2022South Korea
Married Female LeadMarried Male LeadMysteryPoliticalThrillerFamily SecretHidden PastMarried LifeMelodramaPolitician Male LeadRomanceScandalSexual ViolenceSuspense

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Married Female Lead, Married Male Lead, Mystery, Political, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

"Trolley" depicts the narrative of a politician's spouse concealing her previous life. It highlights the challenges and conflicts that arise for couples when their hidden truths come to light.

Recommendation: As You Stood By similar to Buried Hearts
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As You Stood By(당신이 죽였다)

2025South Korea
CrimeMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadMysteryThrillerAuthor Female LeadBest Friends RelationshipBusinessman Male LeadCrime Against A PersonDetective Supporting CharacterDomestic CrimePsychologicalViolence Against ChildrenWriter Female LeadTrauma

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Crime, Married Female Lead, Married Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 21% similarity match.

Eun Su is employed in the sales department of a luxury goods store located within a high-end department store. Since her childhood, she has been burdened by a profound trauma. Her friend Hui Su bears a similar weight, as both women are troubled by the remnants of their past experiences. Once an aspiring author of children's books, Hui Su's career has come to a standstill. She now endures a terrifying life overshadowed by the violent abuse inflicted by her husband, Jin Pyo. In her quest to escape his torment, Hui Su is perpetually gripped by fear, unable to liberate herself from his control. Eventually, Eun Su reaches a point of desperation and resolves to take action. She makes a pivotal choice to help her friend by eliminating Jin Pyo. The two women collaborate to formulate a plan for his murder. As their scheme progresses, Jin So Baek, the influential CEO of Jingang Firm, becomes aware of their plot. Recognizing an opportunity, he extends his assistance, becoming a formidable ally in their perilous endeavor. With his support, the women gain confidence, yet their journey is laden with dangers as they navigate the treacherous road ahead.

Recommendation: Not a Murder Story similar to Buried Hearts
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Not a Murder Story(非殺人小說)

2024Taiwan
CrimeMysteryThrillerInvestigationSuspense

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Crime, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

Dong, a hopeful actor who is presented with a rare chance for stardom, wakes up next to a deceased woman named Meng. With no recollection of the previous night, Dong is determined to overcome this obstacle. He cleans the area and stages it to look like a failed robbery, inadvertently leaving behind evidence. As the police investigate the crime scene, it becomes clear that all the tenants in the building are harboring secrets. Identifying the cause of Meng's death proves challenging, as each person appears to have a possible motive for the murder.

Recommendation: Red Poppy similar to Buried Hearts
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Red Poppy(红罂粟)

2004China
CrimeMysteryThrillerInvestigationSuspense

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Crime, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

Recommendation: Thirteen Years of Dust similar to Buried Hearts
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Thirteen Years of Dust(尘封十三载)

2023China
Married Female LeadMarried Male LeadMysteryThrillerAdopted Supporting CharacterAdvertising Designer Supporting CharacterForensic Medical Examiner Supporting CharacterMusician Supporting CharacterPartners' RelationshipPhysically Strong Male LeadPolice Captain Male LeadWriter Female Lead

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Married Female Lead, Married Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

Thirteen years ago in Nandu, a string of serial murders remained unsolved due to the lack of advanced investigative technology

Recommendation: Hide similar to Buried Hearts
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Hide(하이드)

2024South Korea
Married Female LeadMarried Male LeadMysteryThrillerDetective Supporting CharacterDifficult AdulthoodDramaEx-Convict Male LeadFormer Prosecutor Female LeadInchoate CrimeNeighbors' RelationshipSearching For A Significant Other

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Married Female Lead, Married Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

Na Moon Young is wed to Cha Sung Jae, who vanishes abruptly. She embarks on a quest to locate her spouse and unravel the mystery surrounding his disappearance. Ha Yeon Joo resides in the same neighborhood as Na Moon Young, while a enigmatic individual named Do Jin Woo possesses crucial information regarding Cha Sung Jae's vanishing act.

Recommendation: Hunted similar to Buried Hearts
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Hunted(멧돼지사냥)

2022South Korea
Married Female LeadMarried Male LeadMysteryThrillerCountryside SettingDementiaDisabilityElder Female LeadIllnessMiniseriesNeurological DisorderVillage Setting

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Married Female Lead, Married Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

In a typical rural village where boar hunting is common, a mysterious disappearance unfolds. As the investigation into the missing person progresses, the hidden secrets of the villagers start to come to light. Young Soo, a middle-aged man living in the village with his wife Chae Jung, ventures into the mountains one day to hunt boars with his friends to protect the crops from damage. However, he finds himself in an unexpected predicament during the hunting trip. Meanwhile, Ok Soon, who lost her son and daughter-in-law in a tragic fire and now lives with her grandson, suspects that the fire was intentionally set by someone in the village. Her distrust towards the villagers deepens, especially after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Chae Jung, a warm-hearted woman who is popular among the villagers despite her occasional outbursts towards Young Soo, is devastated when her son goes missing on the same day as the boar hunting trip.

Recommendation: Infernal Affairs Season 3 similar to Buried Hearts
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Infernal Affairs Season 3(無間道3)

2017China
CrimeMysteryThrillerActionInvestigationSuspense

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Crime, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

Recommendation: No Way for Stumer similar to Buried Hearts
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No Way for Stumer(伪钞者之末路)

2019China
CrimeMysteryThrillerActionInvestigationSuspense

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Crime, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

Diverging from the typical law enforcement storyline, a Chinese television series showcases a group of investigators who are willing to make significant sacrifices in order to combat the circulation of fake currency. When a new type of undetectable counterfeit bills emerges, police captain Qi Tian takes charge of the investigation with the help of his colleagues Xiang Bei and Wei Xian Yu. Caught in the midst of the operation is Xiang Bei's brother-in-law Tang Song, who succumbs to the allure of quick riches and becomes involved in the production of fake money. As it becomes evident that there are multiple sources of counterfeit currency, a specialized task force is assembled to apprehend all those responsible.

Recommendation: Fan Zui Xian Yi Ren similar to Buried Hearts
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Fan Zui Xian Yi Ren(犯罪嫌疑人)

2005China
CrimeMysteryThrillerDetective Male LeadInvestigationSuspense

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Crime, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

During a mission, Wu Dong, an officer from the Criminal Investigation Department, happened to apprehend the main culprit of a major drug syndicate

Recommendation: Day and Night Season 2 similar to Buried Hearts
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Day and Night Season 2(白夜破晓)

2024China
CrimeMysteryThrillerInvestigationSuspenseWeb Series

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Crime, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around twin siblings, Guan Hong Feng and Guan Hong Yu, who find themselves entangled in a tragic family murder. They join forces with various parties to uncover the truth behind the 213 family massacre and triumph over the criminal organization lurking in the shadows.

Recommendation: The Abyss similar to Buried Hearts
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The Abyss(灭罪)

2025China
CrimeMysteryThrillerInvestigationSuspenseWeb Series

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Crime, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

After experiencing the killing of his father and the vanishing of his mother, Ning Zhen finds himself entangled in a dangerous puzzle once again when the mysterious symbol "Abyss" reemerges. With the past intersecting with the present, two different eras must reveal the reality to prevent a tragic recurrence.

Recommendation: A Life for a Life similar to Buried Hearts
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A Life for a Life(借命而生)

2025China
CrimeMysteryThrillerCyber SecurityInvestigationSuspense

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Crime, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

During the 1980s, Du Xiang Dong, the top student at the police academy, was reluctantly placed in charge of a detention center. Following the escape of two suspects, one perished while the other managed to flee. Tormented by guilt, Du Xiang Dong hastily resigned from his position. Over the next two decades, he engaged in a battle of wits with the escaped suspect, Xu Wen Geng, each leading their own distinct lives and navigating the changing times through a strategic showdown.

Recommendation: Double Track Puzzle similar to Buried Hearts
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Double Track Puzzle(黑白局)

2025China
CrimeMysteryThrillerInvestigationSuspenseWeb Series

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Crime, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

Zhan Peng's father served as a railway policeman and was posthumously recognized as a martyr for his selfless service many years prior. Inspired by this legacy, Zhan Peng always dreamed of following his father’s path and working at the same station where his father had served. However, upon his arrival in Xiaotong to start his duties, he quickly realized that the circumstances were much more intricate than he had anticipated. Initially, he felt distrustful towards Tu Hong Jiang, a seasoned police officer he met. Zhan Peng became cautious of Tu Hong Jiang's questionable behavior during the investigation of a drug trafficking case. Yet, as time went on, Tu Hong Jiang demonstrated his integrity through his actions. As they collaborated on various cases, Zhan Peng began to respect Tu Hong Jiang, and eventually, they united their efforts to capture the mastermind behind the criminal activities.

Recommendation: Black Ice similar to Buried Hearts
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Black Ice(黑冰)

2001China
CrimeMysteryThrillerDramaInvestigationSuspense

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Crime, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

In Haizhou, there have been numerous severe cases where suspects have been apprehended by Liu Mei, who serves as the general manager of Haizhou Building under Haizhou Pharmaceutical Group. Wang Jing Wen, an expert in public security aesthetics, joined the group company as a representative for Hong Kong investors to assist in the investigation. Dr. Guo Xiao Peng, the successful and well-known president of the group, quickly met with Wang Jing Wen, sparking a reaction from his longtime lover Liu Mei who had harbored hostility towards him.

Recommendation: The Crack of Dawn similar to Buried Hearts
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The Crack of Dawn(江照黎明)

2022China
Married Female LeadMarried Male LeadMysteryThrillerCalm Female LeadDeath Of A SisterDebtDetective Supporting CharacterDramaHardworking Female LeadLoan Shark Supporting CharacterReal Estate Agent Female LeadReporter Male Lead

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Married Female Lead, Married Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

The plot revolves around an average woman striving for a stable life, only to be confronted with her husband's deceit and cruelty, as well as the challenges and difficulties of everyday life

Recommendation: The Disappearing Child similar to Buried Hearts
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The Disappearing Child(消失的孩子)

2022China
Married Female LeadMarried Male LeadMysteryThrillerNovel AdaptationChild Supporting CharacterDeath Of A FatherDivorced Male LeadDramaInvestigationMarried LifeSearching For A ChildSuspense

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Married Female Lead, Married Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

During the morning of the winter solstice, Yang Yuan's nine-year-old son goes missing mysteriously, leading the police to a suspect with a strong alibi. At the same time, Yuan Wu is faced with financial struggles following his father's sudden passing. A few months prior, Lin Chu Ping, a single woman, was attacked while asleep, with only a handkerchief soaked in ether left at the scene. As the authorities delve into the investigations, they discover a web of connections between these incidents. Will they be able to locate Yang Mo before it's too late?

Recommendation: Lady Joker (2013) similar to Buried Hearts
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Lady Joker (2013)(レディ・ジョーカー)

2013Japan
CrimeMarried Male LeadMysteryThrillerBodyguard Male LeadChief Of Police Supporting CharacterInvestigationPersonal Assistant Supporting CharacterPharmacist Male LeadSpy Male LeadSuspenseTruck Driver Male LeadVice President Supporting Character

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Crime, Married Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

Shiroyama Kyosuke, the head of Hinode Beer, receives an unsettling audio CD that reveals the company's past misdeeds. In the meantime, a scheme is devised by a group of individuals, including Monoi Seizo, a pharmacy owner, and Handa Shuhei, a detective, to embezzle money from Hinode Beer. Detective Goda Yuichiro launches an investigation into Shiroyama's sudden disappearance, only to discover a message indicating that the company president has been abducted. After a brief period, Shiroyama is freed, but a criminal organization known as Lady Joker comes forward claiming to have contaminated 3.5 kilolitres of beer and demanding a ransom of 2 billion yen from the company.

Recommendation: Anti-Corruption Storm similar to Buried Hearts
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Anti-Corruption Storm(风雨送春归)

2023China
Married Female LeadMarried Male LeadMysteryPoliticalChairman-Chairwoman Supporting CharacterCorruptionDissociative AmnesiaDramaInvestigationMarried LifeMayor Male LeadProfessor Female LeadTeacher Female Lead

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Married Female Lead, Married Male Lead, Mystery, and Political themes with a 17% similarity match.

In the midst of defending against Vietnam, Zhao Da Sheng, a commander in a reconnaissance unit, suffered memory loss and was rescued by his fellow soldiers. Thinking Zhao had perished, his friend Yu Zhong Jun looked after Zhao's wife, Wang Yu Lan, and their son, Zhao Xiao Jun, forming a new bond. After many years, Zhao recovers his memory and returns home, only to discover his wife has remarried. With little time to focus on his personal life, Zhao is tasked with investigating a dangerous chemical explosion at Yangpu Port. As a member of the Dongjiang City Discipline Inspection Commission, he uncovers intricate political and military ties, further complicated by the fact that his former companion has become the mayor.

Recommendation: Infernal Affairs Season 2 similar to Buried Hearts
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Infernal Affairs Season 2(无间道2)

2017China
CrimeMysteryThrillerActionDramaInvestigationSuspense

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Crime, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

Recommendation: Keibuho Sugiyama Shintaro ~ Kichijoji-sho Jiken File similar to Buried Hearts
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Keibuho Sugiyama Shintaro ~ Kichijoji-sho Jiken File(警部補・杉山真太郎~吉祥寺署事件ファイル)

2015Japan
CrimeMarried Male LeadMysteryThrillerBomb ThreatChief Of Police Supporting CharacterCo-workers' RelationshipDetective Supporting CharacterFamilyForensic Scientist Supporting CharacterHomelessnessMorse CodeMother-in-law - Son-in-law RelationshipWidower Male Lead

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Crime, Married Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

Detective Sugiyama Shintaro, an empathetic assistant inspector at Kichijoji Police Station, has successfully closed numerous cases while unintentionally neglecting his family

Recommendation: The Boundary (2019) similar to Buried Hearts
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The Boundary (2019)(边境线之冷焰)

2019China
CrimeMysteryThrillerActionInvestigationSuspenseUndercover Operation

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Crime, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

The security and tranquility of the nation are safeguarded by unseen protectors. Behind the scenes, dedicated public servants risk their lives to combat crime and maintain peace along the Sino-Russian border. In a swift operation, Chinese border police successfully neutralized a group involved in illegal arms trafficking within seven minutes. Despite the capture of the group's leader, Xu Zhi Hai, police chief Li Jian remains concerned about the prevalence of gun-related crimes along the border. Following Li Jian's instructions, undercover investigator Zhang Meng infiltrates the prison to gather information from Xu Zhi Hai, who eventually develops a level of trust with Zhang Meng. However, no valuable information regarding gun smuggling is obtained. After a daring escape by Xu Zhi Hai, Zhang Meng pursues him relentlessly. Xu Zhi Hai meets his demise at the hands of law enforcement, but not before revealing a crucial detail to Zhang Meng: to seek out his older brother, Xu Zhi Qiang, in Russia.

Recommendation: Undercover similar to Buried Hearts
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Undercover(언더커버)

2021South Korea
CrimeMysteryPoliticalThrillerActionBadass Female LeadBrother-Sister RelationshipCorruptionDouble IdentityFamily RelationshipHidden IdentityLawSmart Female LeadSmart Male Lead

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Crime, Mystery, Political, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

Han Jung Hyun, an operative working for the Agency for National Security Planning, leads a double life

Recommendation: Goodbye, My Love similar to Buried Hearts
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Goodbye, My Love(白色月光)

2020China
Married Female LeadMarried Male LeadMysteryThrillerArchitect Female LeadChild Supporting CharacterHousehusband Male LeadInfidelityLifeMature Female LeadMelodramaMistress Female LeadRevengeSuccessful Female Lead

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Married Female Lead, Married Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

Could it be a flawless union or a well-executed facade? A woman's world begins to crumble as she uncovers her husband's infidelity. Esteemed power couple Zhang Yi and Zhang Xin are the subject of admiration in the architectural realm. When Zhang Yi becomes pregnant, Zhang Xin selflessly offers to step down and take on the role of a stay-at-home father. Fast forward a few years, their daughter Xiao Xiao is now five years old. From an outsider's perspective, Zhang Yi's career is flourishing, and their household is a picture of happiness. Little did she know, she was unknowingly residing in a web of deceit... (ChineseDrama.info)

Recommendation: Kinpika similar to Buried Hearts
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Kinpika(きんぴか)

2016Japan
CrimePoliticalThrillerNovel AdaptationFormer Detective Male LeadMiniseriesSuspense

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Crime, Political, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

Sakaguchi Kenta, a former member of the yakuza, served a 13-year sentence for the murder of a rival gang leader

Recommendation: Three-Body similar to Buried Hearts
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Three-Body(三体)

2023China
Married Male LeadMysteryProfessor Male LeadThrillerAstronomer Female LeadCo-workers' RelationshipDeath Of A DaughterDramaMathematician Supporting CharacterPhotographer Male LeadPhysicist Supporting CharacterPolice Captain Male LeadSci-FiStudent Supporting Character

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Married Male Lead, Mystery, Professor Male Lead, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

An expert in nanomaterials experiences a puzzling countdown appearing in his line of sight and becomes the subject of a military inquiry. In order to solve the enigma, he immerses himself into the virtual reality game "Three-Body" created by a clandestine group known as ETO, uncovering the secrets surrounding the fatalities of numerous scientists and a calamity during the era of the Cultural Revolution. ~ Excerpt from Liu Cixin's novel "The Three-Body Problem".

Recommendation: Man in the Mist similar to Buried Hearts
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Man in the Mist(雾中系铃人)

2023China
CrimeMysteryThrillerInvestigationInvestigator Male LeadSuspenseWeb Series

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Crime, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

The notorious criminal known as "Flying Eagle" made a sudden appearance in Linjiang City, employing clever tactics to evade capture by law enforcement agencies. Tasked with investigating the case was Lu Jiang, a young expert in criminal investigations. The Pan and Xu families, longstanding rivals in Linjiang, were involved in the conflict. Pan Yue Yang, Lu Jiang's uncle, had always hoped for Lu Jiang to marry his adopted daughter, Su Pan. As business and criminal activities intertwined, Lu Jiang found himself caught in the middle and forced to make a decision.

Recommendation: Stranger Lover similar to Buried Hearts
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Stranger Lover(枕边陌生人)

2023China
Married Female LeadMarried Male LeadMysteryThrillerCounselor Male LeadDeath Of A HusbandMistress Supporting CharacterNurse Supporting CharacterOffice Worker Female LeadOffice Worker Supporting CharacterPsychologicalPsychologist Male LeadRomanceVisual Hallucination

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Married Female Lead, Married Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

Liu Zi Xin's seemingly idyllic marriage was exposed as a deception when she discovered her husband's infidelity and hidden agenda. Seeking assistance from private investigator Zhang Xiu Qi to seek revenge, she was shocked to learn that she had betrayed her husband with Zhang Xiu Qi a year prior. Suffering from amnesia due to a car accident, Liu Zi Xin found herself in a confusing situation as she questioned Zhang Xiu Qi's true intentions for getting close to her incognito. She was now trapped in a web of uncertainty and deceit. (Official Tencent Youtube Channel)

Recommendation: Armed Reaction Season 2 similar to Buried Hearts
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Armed Reaction Season 2(陀槍師姐II)

2000Hong Kong
CrimeMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadMysteryActionDeathDramaInvestigationMurderPolice Officer Female LeadPolice Officer Male LeadPolice Officer Supporting CharacterSecondary CoupleUncle-Niece Relationship

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Crime, Married Female Lead, Married Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 17% similarity match.

A couple of years later, Chu So Ngo was promoted to the rank of sergeant in the police force. However, she faced challenges in her career due to the increased responsibilities. She relied on her colleague Chan Siu Sang, who had become her boyfriend, for emotional support and stability. They had plans to marry, but the pressure of waiting for a promotion and So Ngo's reliance on him began to weigh on Siu Sang. He found solace in his neighbor Sum Yeo, whom he saw as a platonic friend. When So Ngo discovered she could not have children, she started questioning whether she and Siu Sang should proceed with their marriage. Eventually, the strain on their relationship led to a mutual decision to break up. Siu Sang found comfort in Sum Yeo, whom he dated briefly before marrying. Meanwhile, So Ngo entered a relationship with taxi driver Yeung Kwong Chiu, who saw a resemblance to his deceased wife in her. Similarly, Sam Yuen and Ching Fung faced challenges in their marriage when Sam Yuen was transferred to the Special Police Unit and focused more on her career than on their relationship. Feeling neglected, Fung turned to alcohol and had a one-night stand with a stranger. As their marriage deteriorated, Sam Yuen immersed herself in her work, particularly in a case involving a serial psycho-sex offender taxi driver. When Sam Yuen became a victim of the offender, Ching Fung supported her through her recovery.

Recommendation: Armed Reaction Season 3 similar to Buried Hearts
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Armed Reaction Season 3(陀槍師姐III)

2001Hong Kong
CrimeMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadMysteryActionDeathDramaDysfunctional MarriageFamily RelationshipHeartbreakMurderPolice Officer Female LeadPolice Officer Male LeadUncle-Niece Relationship

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Crime, Married Female Lead, Married Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 17% similarity match.

A year later, Chan Siu Sang finds himself alone after his former love, Chu So Ngo, marries the doctor who treated her son and leaves the police force. During this time, he crosses paths with Wai Ying Zi, a new police officer in the Chan Sam Yuen Police Traffic Department. Their relationship starts off rocky due to misunderstandings, with Ying Zi frequently getting into trouble due to her eagerness to showcase her skills. Despite being labeled as reckless and impulsive, Ying Zi eventually joins Siu Sang's CID unit, leading to constant arguments between the two. However, after Siu Sang saves Ying Zi's life during an investigation, she gains respect for him and they develop a friendship. Meanwhile, Chan Sam Yuen is promoted to head of the Police Traffic Department and faces challenges in her marriage to Ching Fung, as they struggle with ongoing conflicts. When a case resembling the previous series' psychotic serial rapist emerges, Sam Yuen becomes paranoid and insecure, fearing that the imprisoned culprit, Bao Gwok Ping, has found an accomplice to continue his crimes. As a result of Sam Yuen's oversight, her son is abducted and murdered by the new culprit, leading to further strain in her marriage with Ching Fung as he blames her for their son's death.

Recommendation: Brutally Young similar to Buried Hearts
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Brutally Young(十八年後的終極告白)

2020Hong Kong
CrimeMysteryThrillerDeathInvestigationMurderSuspense

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Crime, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

Nearly two decades ago, a group of seven teenagers from the same neighborhood got into a heated argument with a villager named Kai Sze, resulting in a tragic death. In a panic, they decided to bury the body and keep the incident a secret. As time passed, they all moved on with their lives, only for the truth to resurface when Kai Sze's body was found. Inspector Yuen Lai Ken took on the case and began unraveling the mystery, revealing shocking connections along the way. With pressure mounting, the teenagers faced a difficult choice: confess to their crime or continue living with the burden of their secret. As relationships became entangled and the true culprit lurked in the shadows, the group found themselves at a crossroads, unsure of which path to take.

Recommendation: Crisis: Kouan Kidou Sousatai Tokusou-han similar to Buried Hearts
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Crisis: Kouan Kidou Sousatai Tokusou-han(CRISIS 公安機動捜査隊特捜班)

2017Japan
CrimeMysteryPoliticalThrillerActionDramaHacker Supporting CharacterIllnessInvestigationMental IllnessMiniseriesPolice Department SettingPolice ProceduralSuspense

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Crime, Mystery, Political, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

The Special Investigation Unit is a covert group of experts in different fields who report directly to the head of the Security Bureau of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. Each member has a troubled past they are trying to move on from. Inami Akira suffered severe trauma during a special mission and was discharged from the Self-Defense Forces. Tamura Saburo, a veteran of special missions, was transferred to the mobile unit from the Public Security Department following an incident. Handpicked by their leader Yoshinaga, they are joined by former hacker Oyama and explosives specialist Kashii to create a special team tasked with handling politically sensitive threats to the State that the government wants to keep under wraps. As they tackle these difficult cases, they are forced to confront ethical dilemmas that have the potential to greatly impact the country depending on their success or failure.

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Local Hero(동네의 영웅)

2016South Korea
MysteryPoliticalThrillerActionComedyInvestigationSuspense

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Baek Shi-Yoon is a former secret agent and a highly skilled operative. Concealing his history, he purchases the bar named "Neighborhood" and operates it as the proprietor. He forms bonds with the local patrons at his bar and empathizes with their struggles. Shi-Yoon subsequently encounters a young man who is a temporary worker aspiring to join the police force. Shi-Yoon mentors him as a covert agent, and together they combat wrongdoing.

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The Good Detective Season 2(모범형사2)

2022South Korea
Married Female LeadMarried Male LeadMysteryThrillerActionBrother-Sister RelationshipDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterDramaInvestigationLawyer Supporting CharacterSerial KillingsTeamwork

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Married Female Lead, Married Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

Detectives Kang Do Chang and Oh Ji Hyuk work together in the bustling port city of Incheon, South Korea. Despite their differences, with Kang being a seasoned veteran relying on experience and connections, and Oh being a cool and analytical profiler, they have formed an unexpected partnership. They face their biggest challenge yet when investigating a brutal assault at an underground club and tracking a serial killer targeting young women in white attire. Their investigation leads them to the influential TJ Group, a family-run conglomerate embroiled in internal conflict. Among the key figures involved are Cheon Na Na and the legal chief Woo Tae Ho.

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The Worst of Evil(최악의 악)

2023South Korea
CrimeMarried Male LeadMysteryThriller1990sActionDrug Dealer Male LeadGangGangster Male LeadGraphic ViolenceInvestigationNoirSkilled FighterSuspense

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Crime, Married Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

Taking place in Seoul during the 1990s, Park Jun Mu, a police officer from a rural area, embarks on an undercover mission to penetrate a drug syndicate responsible for distributing the potent new substance known as "Gangnam Crystal." Delving into the organization's inner workings, he discovers that his wife, detective Yoo Eui Jeong, is also entangled in the web of deceit and may have a concealed history with the leader of the cartel. Caught between his sense of duty and his affection for his wife, Park struggles to dismantle the criminal network while safeguarding his loved one. (

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Fairy Valley Incident(神仙谷事件)

2012Taiwan
CrimeMysteryThrillerDramaInvestigationMiniseriesSuspense

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Crime, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

At the renowned Fairy Valley in Taiwan, a hot spring villa hosted a soft opening for a select group of celebrities, politicians, and Hakka scholars. The tranquility of the event is shattered when a lifeless body is found the following day. Feng, a new staff member at the villa, becomes suspicious of the guests' peculiar behavior, sensing hidden connections and secrets among them. With the help of his sister and a college acquaintance, Feng embarks on a quest to unveil the truth behind the mysterious deaths that continue to occur. (CATCHPLAY+)

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Yokoso Wagaya e(ようこそ、わが家へ)

2015Japan
Married Female LeadMarried Male LeadMysteryThrillerBanker Supporting CharacterBurglar Supporting CharacterCo-workers' RelationshipDeliveryman-Deliverywoman Supporting CharacterFamilyGraphic Designer Male LeadLifeManager Male LeadPotter Supporting CharacterSwindler Supporting Character

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Married Female Lead, Married Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

Kurata Kenta, a shy commercial artist, resides with his father Taichi, mother Keiko, and younger sister Nana in a remote residence. Following a confrontation with a man mistreating a woman, Kenta is surprised by his own courage. Shortly after, their house becomes the target of an unidentified individual, resulting in flowers being destroyed and a bicycle seat damaged. Meanwhile, Nana is being followed by her former boyfriend. The family bands together to determine the culprit.

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Liar's Love(危险爱人)

2022China
Married Female LeadMysteryThrillerNovel AdaptationInvestigationRomanceSuspense

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Su Tang and her husband operate an art gallery together and appear to have an ideal, affectionate marriage that others envy. However, what if one day you were to discover that the person lying beside you is a horrifying serial murderer? What actions would you take? Moving forward leads to destruction, while stepping back brings sweetness. The line between the man you adore and the frightening killer is very thin. Su Tang, can you recognize the true face of love?

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Go-nin no Junko(5人のジュンコ)

2015Japan
CrimeMysteryThrillerNovel AdaptationInvestigationMiniseriesSuspense

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Crime, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

Satake Junko was recently taken into custody as the primary suspect in a series of murders involving five men. This development has garnered significant attention in various media outlets and talk shows. Journalist Tanabe Junko decided to delve into the case in hopes of uncovering a big story. She reached out to Shinoda Junko, a former classmate of Satake, who claimed to be close to her. Shinoda invited Tanabe to her office for a discussion. On the other hand, Fukutome Junko, a former colleague of Tanabe who saw her on TV, contacted her and invited her over to her house. When Tanabe visited, she was hoping for information related to the case, but instead, Fukutome, now a homemaker, talked about issues regarding the hierarchy in her company's housing complex. Subsequently, a man contacted Tanabe claiming to have been a potential victim of Satake. This man happened to be the son of another woman named Junko. As these women, from different walks of life and unrelated to the murders, found themselves connected solely by their shared first name, they unwittingly became entangled in a web of deceit and hostility. Derived from Mari Yukiko's novel "5-nin no Junko."

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My Wife's Double Life(柳叶摘星辰)

2024China
Married Female LeadMarried Male LeadMysteryThrillerNovel AdaptationAge GapClandestine OperationEmotionally Strong Female LeadHidden IdentityHistoricalPhysically Strong Female LeadPolice Inspector Male LeadRomanceThief Female Lead

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Married Female Lead, Married Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

The fabled criminal becomes part of the Xu family through marriage, sparking a battle of intelligence and determination with a stern inspector. Engaged in a game of cat and mouse, the two adversaries gradually transition into a married couple. Unveiled as the "willow thief," Liu Rong was rescued by Lord Su during a major flood in the South thirteen years ago. To show her gratitude, Liu Rong assumes the role of Su Jin Zhen, Lord Su's daughter, and weds Xu Mu Chen. Tasked by Lord Su, she must infiltrate the Xu estate to locate a jade pendant. Initially, neither partner considered their marriage genuine. While appearing as a caring and thoughtful wife during the day, Liu Rong transforms into a notorious outlaw by night. Inspector Xu Mu Chen and the thief engage in numerous clashes. Unaware that his wife is the thief he's pursuing, Xu Mu Chen returns from his encounters with the thief to face more challenges at home. As a result, the daily interactions between an official and a criminal blossom into a charming love story.

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Connection(커넥션)

2024South Korea
CEO Supporting CharacterCrimeMysteryThrillerActionChildhood Acquaintances ReunitingChildhood Friends RelationshipCo-workers' RelationshipCold CaseCriminal Supporting CharacterDetective Supporting CharacterDruggingHeir Male LeadPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features CEO Supporting Character, Crime, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

Detective Jang Jae Gyeong from the narcotics division in Ahnhyeon becomes addicted to a strange substance against his will

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Crime Hunt(法网缉凶)

2025China
CrimeMysteryThrillerCold CaseInvestigationPolice Officer Male LeadSuspenseWeb Series

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Detective Sun's investigation into a series of homicides connected to the shooting of his father reveals hidden secrets held by his partner Chu and a scheme orchestrated by Chief Gao to expose long-concealed truths. (TMDb)

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The Long Way Home (2025)(轮廓中的真相)

2025China
CrimeMysteryThrillerHuman TraffickingInvestigationShort Length SeriesSuspenseWeb Series

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Detective Gu Xin He and Forensic Artist Qi Chu team up with Zhao Shi's task force dedicated to combating human trafficking after uncovering a trafficking ring. As they investigate a series of unsolved cases, they focus their efforts on dismantling the infamous syndicate known as "Auntie Gui." Qi Chu takes on an undercover assignment, putting himself in grave danger, ultimately leading to the dismantling of the criminal network and revealing Auntie Gui's disturbing strategy of using trafficking profits to fuel further illegal activities.

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Shinhannin Flag 2(真犯人フラグ2)

2022Japan
Married Female LeadMarried Male LeadMysteryCo-workers' RelationshipDramaInvestigationMiniseriesOffice Worker Male Lead

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Married Female Lead, Married Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 16% similarity match.

Sagara Ryosuke is a regular employee at a medium-sized shipping company. He is known for his kind-hearted nature. His family includes his wife Maho, their daughter who is in high school, and their son who is in elementary school. Maho works part-time at a grocery store. Despite being a happy family, Maho and their two children vanish without a trace. This sudden disappearance catches the attention of both the media and the public. In his search for the truth behind his family's disappearance, Ryosuke enlists the help of his coworker Ninomiya Mizuho.

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Spy(스파이)

2015South Korea
CrimePoliticalThrillerMother-Son RelationshipNorth Korean Female LeadRomanceSpy Female LeadSuspense

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Hye Rim embodies the ideal mother both in her demeanor and actions. She is highly invested in her children's education and excels as a housewife, providing strong support to her husband. However, she has a hidden past as a former informant from North Korea. Unexpectedly, she receives orders to recruit her son, who is employed by the National Intelligence Service (NIS), into covert operations. To safeguard her son, she is willing to risk everything, even her own life.

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Silver Lining(遮云)

2025China
CrimeMysteryThrillerInvestigationShort Length SeriesSuspenseWeb Novel AdaptationWeb Series

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Chi Xia, a novice detective, becomes part of the Dongzhou City task force to delve into the enigmatic demise of her adoptive parents. Partnering with team leader Luo Xun, she leverages her acute psychological perception alongside his astute observational abilities to solve a number of complex cases. Together, they reveal a formidable criminal syndicate and restore justice to Dongzhou City.

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Tobosha (2004)(逃亡者)

2004Japan
CrimeMysteryThrillerDeathInvestigationMurderPsychologicalSuspense

Like Buried Hearts, this drama also features Crime, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 16% similarity match.

Tetsuo Nagai works as a probation officer, helping to reform young offenders and guide them towards a better path. He leads a content life with his wife and son until tragedy strikes. His wife is murdered and his son is severely injured in an attack, leaving Nagai to grapple with the assailant who ultimately escapes. Nagai rushes his son to his father-in-law's hospital, only for his son to be targeted again and left in a coma. As police detectives investigate, Nagai becomes a prime suspect due to mounting evidence against him. Feeling cornered, he decides to go on the run in a desperate attempt to clear his name and uncover the true culprit, all while his son fights for his life in the hospital.