'Frankly Speaking' Episode 8 Ending Explained: On Woo-ju's hug with Kim Jeong-heon throws Song Ki-baek into chaos
Contains spoilers for episode 8 of 'Frankly Speaking'
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: 'Frankly Speaking' returns with Episode 8, promising to unravel the tangled web of emotions surrounding Song Ki-baek (Ko Kyoung-pyo), On Woo-ju (Kang Han-na), and Kim Jeong-heon (Joo Jong-Hyuk.)
We last saw a passionate kiss between Ki-baek and Woo-ju, a moment charged with unresolved feelings after a month of awkward tension. However, the joy was fleeting, overshadowed by Dong-hee's manipulative threat, which lingered heavily in the air.
Now, Episode 8 dives into the fallout. Did Ki-baek succumb to Dong-hee's ultimatum, prioritizing safety over his blossoming connection with Woo-ju? Or did he follow his heart, risking the potential destruction Dong-hee promised?
Meanwhile, Jeong's enigmatic past casts a looming shadow of uncertainty. Did his past with Woo-ju influence her decision a month ago, and will it play a role in the present?
Song Ki-baek gets jealous seeing Kim Jeong-heon and Woo-ju's closeness in 'Frankly Speaking' episode 8
Episode 8 of Netflix's 'Frankly Speaking' takes viewers on an emotional rollercoaster, filled with complex feelings, shocking revelations, and intense confrontations.
The episode starts with a reunion of all couples participating in the 'Couples Paradise' segment, setting the stage for tensions to simmer and romantic entanglements to unravel.
Song Ki-baek's (Ko Kyoung-pyo) interactions with Kim Jeong-heon's (Joo Jong-Hyuk) talent agency serve as a backdrop of professional and personal conflict.
Ki-baek's jealousy over On Woo-ju's (Kang Han-na) past association with Jeong-heon surfaces during their drive home together.
This moment of vulnerability turns into a sweet and tender scene as they walk home hand-in-hand, culminating in a shared smile when Ki-baek's father catches them in an intimate moment.
Ki-baek, eager to keep their budding romance discreet, asks his father to keep their relationship a secret
Simultaneously, Ki-baek wrestles with his feelings for Woo-ju. A meeting with Jeong-heon's agency representative in a hair salon magnifies Ki-baek's career uncertainties and the allure of freelance opportunities, reflecting his internal conflict between personal aspirations and professional obligations.
Song Ki-baek decides to confront his feelings for On Woo-ju in 'Frankly Speaking' Episode 8
On Woo-ju's true feelings (@netflix)
Meanwhile, Kim Jeong-heon visits On Woo-ju's mother's salon for a haircut, where he finds himself embroiled in a confrontation about his past deceit. Woo-ju's mother confronts him, reminding him of the lies he told during his relationship with Woo-ju.
Jeong-heon reveals that he had to deceive his family to protect Woo-ju, which is illustrated in a flashback showing Woo-ju's heartbreak upon hearing Jeong-heon's mother discuss another girl, mistaking his actions for betrayal.
Ki-baek confides in his friend, admitting his feelings for Woo-ju, and resolves to express them to her. However, just as he gathers the courage to do so, Jeong-heon directly confronts Woo-ju, asking if she harbors feelings for Ki-baek.
In the episode's climax, Ki-baek arrives to find Woo-ju hugging Jeong-heon. This pivotal moment, steeped in ambiguity, leaves viewers pondering the true nature of Woo-ju's feelings and the implications for the love triangle.
Woo-ju's hug with Jeong-heon could be interpreted as a moment of comfort or lingering affection, while Ki-baek's heart visibly breaks, misinterpreting the scene.
'Frankly Speaking is available for streaming on Netflix.