'Frankly Speaking' Ending Explained: Song Ki-baek and On Woo-joo's fate literally teeters on the edge
Contains spoilers for 'Frankly Speaking' Episode 2
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: The truth can be a double-edged sword, and in the case of Song Ki-baek (Go Kyung-pyo) from 'Frankly Speaking' Episode 2, it's become a full-blown nightmare. The once smooth-talking announcer is now plagued by an uncontrollable urge to speak his mind, regardless of the consequences.
The episode's trailer throws him into a hilarious yet precarious situation. We see Ki-baek desperately trying to contain his brutally honest thoughts, leading to awkward silences and potentially career-ending outbursts.
A simple question from his boss, "Do you respect me?" turns into a ticking time bomb, and his attempt to navigate social situations unravels into a comical disaster. On Woo-joo, the enthusiastic variety show writer intrigued by Ki-baek's predicament seems to be the only one offering him a lifeline.
But with the pressure mounting and a live award show looming, Ki-baek finds himself on the brink of a meltdown. With Ki-baek standing teetering on a rock by the beach, Woo-joo's frantic calls echoed in the wind. Will Ki-baek jump? Or can he find a way to control his newfound honesty before it destroys his life? Let's find the answer at the end of episode 2.
When Song Ki-baek's honesty becomes a curse
In the climactic ending of Episode 2 of the Korean drama 'Frankly Speaking,' the intertwined fates of Song Ki-baek and On Woo-joo reach a critical juncture on the edge of a cliff.
As Ki-baek grapples with the weight of his recent setbacks, including job loss and impending homelessness, he finds himself drawn to the precipice, contemplating the abyss of his uncertain future.
Meanwhile, On Woo-joo, unaware of Ki-baek's inner turmoil, pauses to capture the serene beauty of the landscape, oblivious to the impending tragedy about to unfold.
As Ki-baek begins his ascent up the cliff, driven by a turbulent mix of despair and desperation, On Woo-joo catches sight of him and misinterprets his actions as a suicidal gesture.
Song Ki-baek and Woo-joo fall from the cliff in the end of 'Frankly Speaking' Episode 2
Fueled by concern and a desire to stop him, she rushes to his side, determined to prevent him from succumbing to any bad occurring fate. However, in her haste to reach him, she too finds herself extremely close to the edge.
In a heart-stopping moment of realization, both Ki-baek and Woo-joo teeter on the brink of disaster, their lives hanging in the balance. As the gravity of the situation dawns upon them, they share a fleeting moment of fear and vulnerability.
In a twist of fate, their mutual struggle filled with a hint of a new romance turns into a shared fall from the cliff's edge. Through the lens of Ki-baek and On Woo-joo's shared ordeal, the series explores themes of resilience, redemption, and the power of human connection in the face of adversity.
'Frankly Speaking' Episode 1 and 2 are available for streaming on Netflix