'Frankly Speaking' Episode 6 Preview: Song Ki-baek's dating show disaster leads to a steamy jungle encounter with On Woo-ju

Dive deeper into the chaos and romance as 'Frankly Speaking' Episode 6 unfolds
'Frankly Speaking' heats up following On Woo-ju and Song Ki-baek's jungle outing (@Netflix)
'Frankly Speaking' heats up following On Woo-ju and Song Ki-baek's jungle outing (@Netflix)

Contains spoilers for Episode 5 of 'Frankly Speaking'

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: The gloves are well and truly off in Netflix's hit Korean series, 'Frankly Speaking'. Song Ki-baek's (Go Kyung-pyo) newfound honesty continues to wreak hilarious havoc, leaving everyone in his path speechless (or desperately trying to avoid him).

On Woo-ju (Kang Han-na) remains the lone beacon of calm amidst the storm, with her sharp wit and unflappable demeanor proving the perfect foil for Ki-baek's brutal candor.

As we head into Episode 6, the question remains: Can Ki-baek maintain his newfound honesty without jeopardizing his career – or worse, his burgeoning relationship with Woo-ju? Let's take a sneak peek at what's to come in Episode 6.

What happened in 'Frankly Speaking' Episode 5? 

Reality show chaos erupts with Ki-baek's brutal honesty, but a jungle twist sparks romance with Woo-ju (@Netflix)
Reality show chaos erupts with Song Ki-baek's brutal honesty in 'Frankly Speaking' (@Netflix)

In Episode 5 of 'Frankly Speaking', Woo-ju throws Ki-baek a curveball, a reality dating show. She convinces him to join, hoping for some surprising results. Ki-baek, ever the truth bomb, fumbles his intro, calling himself unemployed and scaring off potential partners. Despite his discomfort, Woo-ju pushes him to win hearts.

The games begin, and Ki-baek tries his best. He ends up paired with a girl who wasn't initially chosen and later shows kindness by giving her a bandage. Woo-ju observes this with a hint of jealousy.

Things get more complicated when Ki-baek has a flashback while fighting a game challenge. This flashback hints at a past conflict with another contestant, Kim Jeong-heon (Joo Jong-hyuk). Woo-ju interviews Jeong-heon, adding another layer to the situation. However, Ki-baek manages to win over the crew with his mom's homemade juice.

Disaster strikes during the after-party. The production team sends a message to all contestants asking who they like. Ki-baek, ever honest, notices a food particle on his chosen girl's teeth and types about that instead, much to Woo-ju's disappointment.

However, while reviewing the footage, Woo-ju can't help but be drawn to Ki-baek. She compliments his performance on the show, but Ki-baek questions her motives. He suspects she's using him to get closer to Jeong-heon. This prompts a veiled confession from Woo-ju – she admits to liking him.

The episode ends with a new challenge: a jungle mission. Ki-baek's partner gets scared, and after some chaos, he gets separated from everyone. Woo-ju sets off to find him, and they end up alone together in the jungle.

What to expect in ‘Frankly Speaking’ Episode 6?

Can Woo-ju control the chaos as Ki-baek's honesty explodes and their jungle encounter takes a romantic turn? (@Netflix)
On Woo-ju and Song Ki-baek's jungle encounter appears to take a romantic turn in 'Frankly Speaking' (@Netflix)

Expect fireworks in Episode 6 of 'Frankly Speaking'. With his 'truth mode' activated, Ki-baek might blurt out something embarrassing during the dating show's after-party or even reveal his past connection with Jeong-heon.

Woo-ju, harboring a newfound affection for Ki-baek, might try to manage the situation, hinting at a potential clash with the show's producers. The jungle mission adds another layer of intrigue. Will Ki-baek and Woo-ju's time alone spark a romance, or will his honesty create further tension?

Their dynamic is sure to be fascinating as they navigate the challenges and confront their growing feelings for each other.

Don't miss the next episode to see if Ki-baek's brutal honesty wins him any hearts (or lands him in trouble).

When will ‘Frankly Speaking' Episode 6 air?

'Frankly Speaking' Ep. 5 lands on Netflix now (@Netflix)
'Frankly Speaking' Episode 6 lands on Netflix on May 16 (@Netflix)

Catch the drama 'Frankly Speaking' Episode 6 on Thursday, May 16 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 5 is now available to stream on Netflix

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