'Frankly Speaking' Episode 10 Ending Explained: Song Ki-baek's family vacation takes a horrifying turn
Contains spoilers for 'Frankly Speaking'
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: Be ready for heartbreak and hope in 'Frankly Speaking' the captivating Korean drama on Netflix. This 12-episode whirlwind, directed by Jang Ji Yeon and penned by the witty Choi Kyung offers a satisfying 80 minutes per episode.
The power couple, played by Song Ki-baek (Go Kyung-pyo) and On Woo-ju (Kang Han-na), takes you on a rollercoaster ride of love, laughter, and drama. Episode 10 throws everything into chaos. Woo Ju and Ki-baek's carefully constructed facade of a blossoming romance on the reality show 'Couple Paradise' crumbles when a leaked video exposes the truth.
Fans turn on them in a fiery rage, their bosses become disapproving, and their families grow concerned. Woo Ju is barraged with online hate, while Ki-baek faces relentless public scrutiny. Pressured to deny their connection, Ki-baek's brutal honesty, a blessing, and a curse compels him to confess everything at a press conference.
But just when things seem to settle, the episode ends with a gut-wrenching cliffhanger.
Song Ki-baek goes camping with his friend in 'Frankly Speaking' Episode 10
After the disastrous fallout from his fake romance with Woo-ju, Ki-baek seems to be seeking a fresh start. Ki-baek's friend Yoon Ji-Hu (Ko Kyu-Pil) quits his newsroom job, disillusioned by the industry.
Ki-baek embarks on a journey with his friend to a remote location. There, they encounter Park Jin-bok (Jang Won-Hyuk), the man Ki-baek threatened in the first episode.
The setting appears to be a mountainous camp, possibly the filming location for a new reality show featuring Ki-baek.
A sense of normalcy emerges as Ki-baek helps collect chicken eggs and shares a meal with his friend. He even mentions an upcoming family trip, hinting at a desire for normalcy.
Song Ki-baek's family faces tragedy in 'Frankly Speaking' Episode 10
Reaching the mountain peak, Ki-baek encounters a lightning-struck tree, the "byeokjomok," known for its strength. A nearby sign reads, "A bolt from the blues has made me strong and I am no longer afraid of unexpected storms." This powerful quote seems to foreshadow the coming adversity.
The episode ends on a heart-stopping note. As Park Ji-bon sings a song that reminds Ki-baek of his mother and her cooking, a devastating accident unfolds. Ki-baek's mother Na Yoo-Jung (Kang Ae-Shim), driving the family car, collides head-on with a truck.
The episode leaves viewers with several cliffhangers. Will Ki-baek's mother survive the accident? Episode 11 promises to address these questions and delve deeper into the emotional fallout of this shocking turn of events.
'Frankly Speaking' is available for streaming on Netflix.
