Dong Ju learned the truth.

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The conflict escalates when Jang Seon becomes enraged because Chairman Cha gave the vice chairman position to Gi Hyeon instead of his own. In a fit of rage, Jang Seon beats Il Do, and a flashback reveals their first meeting: a young Il Do is beaten by the police, then Jang Seon appears and also tortures him. Currently, Il Do is bleeding after the beating and is questioned by Jang Seon about why Dong Ju survived; Il Do blames Tae Yun's appearance for his mistake. At the bakery, Ji Seon U tells her mother, Ji Yeong Su, about the incident with Chairman Cha, but they are threatened by Deok Hui to stay away from Daesan and Dong Ju. Dong Ju then meets Ji Yeong Su, proposing that she legally marry Chairman Cha so that Seon U can have a position in the company, and together they will reveal the truth about Seon U's father. He then meets Tae Geum, the hacker who helped him obtain information from Il Do's phone, discovering a photo of the boy Seong Hyeon with Il Do, Sun Ho, and Kang Seong, along with a list of Il Do and Jang Seon's real estate properties.

Dong Ju interrogates Yang Chun, whom he has held captive, and learns about the Dandelion – a secret NSA unit that has been monitoring powerful figures, including Jang Seon. He then meets Oh Jung Ho, the former leader of the Dandelion, and offers to exchange files on Jang Seon for Yang Chun. However, Jung Ho plots to kill Yang Chun after a phone call orchestrated by Won Bae. Dong Ju intervenes, imprisoning both of them temporarily, despite Jung Ho leaving a cryptic hint about his father. At the end of the episode, Dong Ju investigates his parentage through Madame Pi, discovering he is not the biological son of Lee Sup Yung and Ko You Jin, but adopted with a box containing clues, including a photo identical to the one found on Il Do's phone. Meanwhile, Eun Nam announces her divorce from Hui Cheol and reveals that the man embracing Dong Ju in the photo is her father, shocking him and bringing the episode to a tense close.

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The secret behind Dong Ju's death

Episode 11 of Buried Hearts begins with an emotional dialogue between Eun Nam and Dong Ju following the shock of episode 10. Eun Nam reveals that Il Do is responsible for the death of Dong Ju's parents, plunging him into rage and a determination to uncover the truth.

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He immediately sought out Secretary Gong, who had discovered Sun Ho's true identity. In a tense confrontation, Dong Ju posed a challenging question: "How would you feel if Seong Hyeon were actually alive and standing before you?" – a question that not only challenged Secretary Gong but also reflected the pain and confusion within him.

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Secretary Gong warns Dong Ju that he must give up on Eun Nam to avoid danger, but this only makes him more determined to delve deeper into the past.

Conspiracy in the shadows

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Meanwhile, at Daesan Corporation, tension simmers as Ji Seon U, who has just discovered that Chairman Cha Gang Cheon is his biological father, begins working under Dong Ju's guidance. Chairman Cha enthusiastically welcomes Seon U and assigns him the task of thoroughly investigating every aspect of the company, but Seon U secretly observes Dong Ju, suspecting his true intentions.

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Meanwhile, Jang Seon maintains a calm exterior but secretly meets with Il Do to plan the takeover of Daesan. This meeting further clarifies the conflict between the two: Il Do tries to prove he still has control, while Jang Seon doubts Il Do's loyalty after the mistakes related to Dong Ju. A flashback may appear, revealing more about their complex relationship from the past.

A journey of confronting the past.

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Meanwhile, Dong Ju continues his journey to recover the fragments of his memories. He may return to Tae Geum to further analyze the mysterious photo from Il Do's phone, gradually connecting it to clues from Madame Pi about his identity. Dong Ju's inner turmoil intensifies as he realizes he may be part of a larger conspiracy involving Daesan and Eun Nam's family. At the end of the episode, Chairman Cha Gang Cheon's unexpected decision to keep Ji Yeong Su and Seon U at Daesan changes the situation, putting Dong Ju in a difficult position as he must choose between protecting those close to him and confronting his enemies. The episode concludes with Dong Ju standing in the shadows, his gaze resolute but filled with pain, foreshadowing a major turning point in the story.