Frankly Speaking episode 3 aired on Wednesday, May 8, on Netflix and JTBC. Starring Go Kyung-Pyo as Song Ki-Baek and Kang Han-Na as On Woo-Joo, the comedy-romance K-drama currently focuses on the lead characters’ career struggles.
In the previous episode, Ki-Baek failed to control his tongue at an award ceremony. He became the topic of jokes at work, leaving him heartbroken. While he was lost in deep thoughts on a rock near a beach, Woo-Joo assumed he would jump to end his life. When she tried to stop him, they both fell into the sea.
The latest episode begins with Woo-Joo pulling him out of the sea. When he wakes up, Ki-Baek asks her to stay away from him. Interestingly, Ki-Baek’s ride has left, so he embarrassingly asks Woo-Joo to drop him off in the city. On the way, Woo-Joo falls sick and becomes unconscious. Therefore, Ki-Baek rushes her to the hospital.
Frankly Speaking episode 3 spoilers: Kang Han-Na avoids Go Kyung-Pyo in front of Joo Jong-Hyuk
Frankly Speaking episode 3 begins with Song Ki-Baek realizing how he started lying. Since childhood, his mother has said that it was okay to lie to protect his family. While growing up, he let others define him, and he just went along with their assumptions. Therefore, his current situation is extremely difficult for him.
Since his electrocution, he has had episodes when he speaks brutal truths without thinking. This has affected his work and family, leaving him depressed. However, his interactions with On Woo-Joo calm him down in difficult situations. After that hospital incident, Ki-Baek thinks that Woo-Joo is the key to his peaceful mind.
Meanwhile, Woo-Joo struggles at work because her variety shows are not working. Her boss brings in her rival to her team and asks them to work together. Her pride is hurt, so she approaches a celebrity to appear on her show. While she begs him, Woo-Joo’s ex, Kim Jung-Heon (Joo Jong-Hyuk), appears. He is a top star who wants to work in Woo-Joo’s variety show.
His interference irks her, and she leaves the place. Outside, Ki-Baek is waiting for her. He tries to explain his theory that he needs her, but she gets confused. When he holds her hand, Jung-Heon arrives and intensely stares at Ki-Baek. Woo-Joo finds out that the two men have known each other since high school. In front of her ex-boyfriend, she avoids talking to Ki-Baek and leaves after slightly pushing him away from her.
Frankly Speaking episode 3 ending: Did Go Kyung-Pyo quit his job?
In Frankly Speaking episode 3, Ki-Baek returns to work, but no one wants him there. He feels embarrassed and lonely, but Woo-Joo tries to keep him company. She wants him to find out why he wants to be a news anchor.
Later, he discusses this with his doctor, who implies that his brain has an on-and-off switch. His personality changes when he sneezes or when any impact is put on his brain. The next day, Ki-Baek is set to audition for a news anchor position at JBC Broadcasting. He knows that he won’t be selected, and he has been sent to just show his face.
Woo-Joo appears on the set to encourage him to do well. Despite the switch turning on, he manages to give an excellent audition. Towards the end, he realizes why he wants to be a news anchor. He wants to bring the world’s truth to the people and doesn’t want to lie. Therefore, he decides to quit.
In front of everyone, Ki-Baek says, “I cannot lie. Truth, fairness, and justice — I trust the news program devoid of these values aren’t worth existing. This is the reason I must be a man who cannot lie, and the reason why I’ve decided to leave this corrupt news studio that reels of such a disgusting, rotten stench which I cannot stand any longer.” The episode ends with Woo-Joo being shocked at Ki-Baek’s speech while he leaves the studio, winking at her.
Frankly Speaking airs new episodes twice a week on Wednesday and Thursday on JTBC and Netflix.
