“It Was All a Buildup for the Final Ending of Episode 1”: Hong Hwa-yeon Addresses Buried Hearts Intimate Scene Without Contraception
By [Your Name] – April 16, 2025
Buried Hearts may have only just premiered, but it’s already stirring up serious discussion — and not just for its gripping storyline. One scene in particular has left viewers buzzing: a raw, intimate encounter in episode 1 that noticeably omits any reference to contraception.
Actress Hong Hwa-yeon, who plays the emotionally layered lead, has now spoken out about the controversial moment. In a recent interview with Drama Beat, Hong addressed the scene head-on, explaining the deeper creative intentions behind it.
“It was all a buildup for the final ending of episode 1,” she said. “Every detail — including what was shown, and what wasn’t — was carefully chosen to reflect the characters’ emotional states, not just their physical actions.”
Fans were quick to pick up on the lack of any mention or depiction of protection during the scene, sparking conversations on forums and social media about responsibility, realism, and narrative choices in K-dramas.
Some praised the series for its mature and honest portrayal of vulnerability and impulsive connection, while others expressed concern over the normalization of unsafe intimacy in mainstream content.
Hong acknowledged those concerns, but clarified that the creators “did not intend to romanticize irresponsibility,” and that upcoming episodes will “further explore the consequences and emotional aftermath of that moment.”
“We’re telling a human story,” she added. “And humans are messy.”
The director of Buried Hearts also weighed in via a short statement, noting that the show will not shy away from tough themes and that the decision to leave out contraception was “narrative-driven, not an oversight.”
With just one episode aired and already this much buzz, Buried Hearts is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about dramas of the year — not just for its storytelling, but for its boldness.