'Frankly Speaking' Episode 4 Preview: Song Ki-baek's unfiltered audition leaves him in hot water

Brutal honesty backfires in 'Frankly Speaking' Episode 4
Song Ki-baek's fallout from his unfiltered audition could send him reeling in 'Frankly Speaking' Episode 3 (@Netflix)
Song Ki-baek's fallout from his unfiltered audition could send him reeling in 'Frankly Speaking' Episode 3 (@Netflix)

Contains spoilers and speculations for 'Frankly Speaking'

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: Get ready for more side-splitting honesty in 'Frankly Speaking', the South Korean rom-com taking Netflix by storm with each episode.

In the show, our once smooth-talking anchor, Song Ki-baek, is now hilariously cursed with brutal honesty. Gone are the days of charming speeches - now it's nothing but unfiltered truth bombs!

Here, marks the entry of On Woo-ju (Kang Han-na), a quick-witted writer who sees comedic gold (and maybe something more?) in Ki-baek's predicament. Will Ki-baek learn to navigate his new reality without causing a social meltdown?

And could a spark fly between him and the ever-intriguing Woo-ju? Episode 4 might hold the answer may be for you to find out.

What happened in 'Frankly Speaking' Episode 3? 

The cliffhanger fall in
Brutal honesty sparks chaos in 'Frankly Speaking' as Ki-baek's audition backfires, love triangles emerge, and a hidden conflict explodes (@Netflix) 

In Episode 3, Ki-baek who previously (mistakenly) jumped from the edge of the cliff with On Woo-ju. Waking up on the beach after their dramatic tumble, Woo-ju and Ki-baek bicker about what to do next.

A detour to the hospital reveals Woo-ju's illness, but not before Ki-baek entertains a young patient with some (questionable) humor. Back home, Woo-ju can't shake the weird feelings for Ki-baek

At work, Woo-ju faces playful jabs from a colleague, Lee Ha Young (Lee Bom So Ri). Later, while discussing Ki-baek's age, their conversation is interrupted by a furious Kim Jung-heon (Joo Jong Hyuk). Anxiety about his bluntness isolates Ki-baek, but a determined Woo-ju joins him.

With a spark of inspiration, Ki-baek heads to an audition, leaving us to wonder what outrageous honesty he'll unleash next.

What to expect in ‘Frankly Speaking’ Episode 4?

Song Ki-baek's filter explodes, sending his career and sanity to the brink in 'Frankly Speaking' (@Netflix)
Song Ki-baek's filter explodes, sending his career and sanity to the brink in 'Frankly Speaking' (@Netflix)

Ki-baek's unfiltered audition may be going to land him in hot water, but Woo-ju sees potential in the chaos. Together, they navigate the fallout, with Woo-ju's illness becoming a source of concern.

The tension between Ki-baek and Kim Jung-heon explodes, revealing a deeper conflict. Meanwhile, Lee Ha Young's playful jabs morph into something more, creating a love triangle for Woo-ju to navigate.

As Ki-baek wrestles with his newfound honesty, he'll have to decide if he can handle the consequences, especially if it means losing Woo-ju.

When will ‘Frankly Speaking' Episode 4 air?

Here's a comprehensive guide to the cast and characters of 'Frankly Speaking' (@Netflix)
Next episode of 'Frankly Speaking' is going to air on May 9 (@Netflix)

Catch the drama 'Frankly Speaking' Episode 4 on Thursday, May 9 at 8:50 pm Korean Standard Time (KST).

The engrossing K-drama is available for streaming on Netflix. The membership for the same starts from as low as $6.99/month (standard plan with ads).

The standard plan without ads is priced at $15.49/month, while the premium plan costs $22.99/month.

‘Frankly Speaking’ Episode 3 is now available to stream on Netflix.

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