'Frankly Speaking' Episode 12 Preview: Song Ki-baek's mother grapples with the jaws of death
Contains spoilers for Episode 11 of 'Frankly Speaking'
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: The K-drama that dares to be real, 'Frankly Speaking,' returns this Wednesday with Episode 11. This unfiltered exploration of love's intricacies has gripped viewers for weeks, and Episode 11 promises even more raw emotion.
Directed by the award-winning Jang Ji-yeon and written by the sharp-witted Choi Kyung-sun, 'Frankly Speaking' boasts a powerhouse duo in Song Ki-baek (Go Kyung-pyo) and On Woo-ju (Kang Han-na.)
Each episode offers 80 minutes to delve into the evolving dynamics of the characters' relationships, from the exhilaration of new love to the sting of heartbreak.
Episode 12 of 'Frankly Speaking' is set to deliver intense drama and emotional depth, picking up from the heart-wrenching events of Episode 11.
As Song Ki-baek and his family brace for potentially devastating news about his mother's critical condition, viewers are prepared for an emotional rollercoaster.
What happened in 'Frankly Speaking' Episode 11?
Episode 11 of 'Frankly Speaking' picks up with Ki-baek reflecting on a happy memory with his mother Na Yoo-jung (Kang Ae-shim). However, the atmosphere shifts dramatically as he rushes to the hospital, finding his brothers and father waiting anxiously outside the ICU.
Heartbroken, Ki-baek discovers his mother's clothes abandoned on a nearby bench. As he learns of her critical condition, he braces himself for the worst. Amid his grief, he tries to provide comfort to his tearful brother.
Meanwhile, Woo-ju confronts Ki-baek about his lack of appetite, expressing concern for his well-being. A compassionate friend offers Ki-baek home-cooked food and money, but Ki-baek refuses. We learn Jeong-heon is also visiting his hospitalized mother.
Later, exhausted from the day's turmoil, Ki-baek drifts into sleep while Woo-ju washes his hair. As Woo-ju focuses on a project, Ki-baek takes on additional work, determined to raise funds for his mother's urgent surgery.
Following this, Woo-ju shares a tender moment with both her biological mother and her adopted mother.
Ki-baek witnesses his family's desperate efforts to raise funds, including his manager offering an advance payment. Meanwhile, Woo-ju inadvertently catches Ki-baek in a lie about working when she unexpectedly finds him in a playground.
He confesses how much he is worried about his mother's accident. Woo-ju visits Jeong-heon, while Ki-baek searches for a thief who stole his mother's belongings.
A flashback reveals Ki-baek's father Song In-soo (Shin Jung-keun) apologizing for financial troubles and a past accident. In the present, Ki-baek pleads with his father to stay out of trouble.
A fight erupts between Ki-baek and his brother, who feels like a burden. Suddenly, a group of goons appears, and Ki-baek's father reveals a shocking secret: his past identity as a formidable fighter. He and his sons battle the goons, but the police arrive.
They escape and hide, with Ki-baek's father stressing the importance of family. Meanwhile, Woo-ju and Jeong-heon reminisce. Eventually, Ki-baek's family reconciles and shares a hug. However, a call from the hospital leaves them all worried.
What to expect in ‘Frankly Speaking’ Episode 12?
The preview suggests a heartbreaking twist for Ki-baek's family in Episode 12 of 'Frankly Speaking'.
We witness them rushing to the hospital, filled with dread for his mother's life. Meanwhile, a heart-wrenching scene unfolds as doctors disconnect their mother's oxygen supply, hinting at either a tragic outcome or a glimmer of hope for the future. Subsequently, a brief glimpse of a funeral deepens the somber mood.
Kim Jeong-heon (Joo Jong-Hyuk) appears to be ready to move on, possibly leaving for a fresh start. However, amid the grief, an unexpected question arises. Woo-ju asks Ki-baek a life-altering question: does he want to get married?
Will Ki-baek find solace in Woo-ju's love during this difficult time? Will their relationship take a significant step forward? Episode 12 promises to answer these questions while leaving viewers grappling with the potential loss of Ki-baek's mother.
When will ‘Frankly Speaking' Episode 12 air?
Catch the drama 'Frankly Speaking' Episode 12 on June 6, 2024, at 8.50 pm Korean Standard Time (KST).
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‘Frankly Speaking’ Episode 11 is now available to stream on Netflix.