'Frankly Speaking' Episode 9 Ending Explained: Leaked video exposes Song Ki-baek and On Woo-ju's dating secret

Song Ki-baek and On Woo-ju's relationship status hangs in the balance in 'Frankly Speaking'
UPDATED MAY 30, 2024
Song Ki-baek comforts On Woo-ju in 'Frankly Speaking' Episode 9 (@netflix)
Song Ki-baek comforts On Woo-ju in 'Frankly Speaking' Episode 9 (@netflix)

Contains spoilers for Episode 9 of 'Frankly Speaking'

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: 'Frankly Speaking', the Netflix K-drama directed by Jang Ji-yeon and written by Choi Kyung, takes a wild turn in Episode 9, starring Song Ki-baek (Go Kyung-pyo) and On Woo-ju (Kang Han-na).

The episode starts with Woo-ju learning of Kim Jeong-heon's (Joo Jong-hyuk) apology and Ki-baek witnesses Jeong-heon's confession, leaving him flustered. After this, a show's celebration turns sour for Woo-ju as she overhears the director planning to replace her despite the show's success.

Meanwhile, Ki-baek grapples with newfound fame while Woo-ju suffers from writer's block. Their attempt at solace is shattered when they overhear girls gossiping about Woo-ju. Ki-baek tries to offer support, but Woo-ju hides her pain.

Meanwhile, Min Cho-hui (Han Dong-hee) sparks intrigue by meeting a mysterious figure connected to Woo-ju. However, the episode's end is enough to shock the viewers as Ki-baek and Woo-ju face backlashes. 

Song Ki-baek comforts On Woo-ju in 'Frankly Speaking' Episode 9

Ki-baek soothes Woo-ju's pain, but a shocking video rocks their world (@netflix)
Song Ki-baek soothes On Woo-ju's pain, but a shocking video rocks their world (@netflix)

Episode 9 of 'Frankly Speaking' takes a dramatic turn, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats. After a series of emotional highs and lows, the episode concludes with a bombshell revelation that threatens to shatter Ki-baek and Woo-ju's fragile connection.

 Ki-baek and Woo-ju attempt to escape the pressures of fame. They set up a tent, seeking solace in nature. Ki-baek, ever observant, notices a faint smile on Woo-ju's face and inquires about her well-being. This simple gesture unlocks a flood of emotions.

Woo-ju, overwhelmed by the memory of seeing her biological mother who abandoned her, breaks down in tears. She confesses this painful truth to Ki-baek, revealing a vulnerability she hasn't shown before.

The emotional burden of this encounter takes its toll, prompting her to admit she left her team at the production company.

A video makes Ki-baek and Woo-ju panic in 'Frankly Speaking' Episode 9

A leaked video titled 'Couple Paradise Was All a Lie' leaves Ki-baek & Woo-ju in panic (@netflix)
A leaked video titled 'Couple Paradise Was All a Lie' leaves Song Ki-baek and On Woo-ju in panic (@netflix)

In a moment of raw vulnerability, Woo-ju seeks comfort from Ki-baek. She pleads with him to sing her a lullaby, a request that hints at a deeper connection forming between them. The episode shows a brief moment of peace as they sleep in the tent.

However, this peaceful scene is shattered by a sudden notification on Ki-baek's phone. A video titled 'Couple Paradise Was All a Lie' appears on his screen, causing both Ki-baek and Woo-ju to wake up in a state of panic.

The episode leaves viewers with several unanswered questions. Who leaked the video? What evidence does it contain?

The leaked video could expose the staged nature of 'Couple Paradise', jeopardizing the show's success and tarnishing both Ki-baek and Woo-ju's reputations. The title also implies a potential revelation about their real relationship, which could further complicate things.

'Frankly Speaking' is available for streaming on Netflix.

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