Frankly Speaking episode 10 aired on Thursday, May 30, 2024, on JTBC and Netflix. Starring Go Kyung-Pyo as Song Ki-Baek and Kang Han-Na as On Woo-Joo, the K-drama is currently focusing on the lead characters’ romance.
In the previous episode, Ki-Baek gained popularity after the release of the reality dating show Couple’s Paradise. However, Woo-Joo received criticism for rejecting her ex, Jung-Heon (Joo Jong-Hyuk), on the show. Meanwhile, former best friends Ki-Baek and Jung-Heon bonded, but things remained awkward. The episode ended with Ki-Baek and Woo-Joo learning about a scandal.
Episode 10 of Frankly Speaking begins with the lead characters waking up beside each other. They are left in shock when they see a controversy involving them on the news. Ki-Baek’s ex, Choi-Hui (Han Dong-Hee), who was also part of Couple’s Paradise, spreads fake rumors about the show. In a video, Choi Hui claims that Woo-Joo and Ki-Baek were a couple before joining the dating series.
Frankly Speaking episode 10 spoilers: Did Go Kyung-Pyo go public after Joo Jong-Hyuk’s fan attack Kang Han-Na?
In Frankly Speaking episode 10, Ki-Baek and Woo-Joo watch Choi-Hui’s video where she bashes Couple’s Paradise. She calls it a “fake” and claims that Ki-Baek appeared on the show because of Woo-Joo. Choi-Hui also states that Woo-Joo threatened Choi Yoo-Yeon to leave the show.
Woo-Joo asks the show’s producer, Chae Yeon, if they can speak to Choi-Hui. Chae Yeon informs her that she has fled to France after posting the video.
For context, the previous episode showed that Choi-Hui became jealous of Ki-Baek and Woo-Joo’s relationship. So far, she has been lying to the public that she’s dating Ki-Baek. The latter let her do it so that Choi-Hui could earn money and attention. But the news of his dating life made Choi-Hui furious, and hence, she spread fake news.
Meanwhile, the controversy affects the show’s upcoming season. The production team worries if the renewal has been canceled. Woo-Joo arrives at the office to apologize for the mess but faces criticism from the director. Things go out of hand when a fan of Jung-Heon attacks her. Fortunately, Ki-Baek and Jung-Heon are hanging out together and arrive near the house at the right time.
They file a complaint against the attacker at the police station. There, the trio learns that the attacker is a Jung-Heon fan and wants to hurt Woo-Joo because she rejected the top star. Jung-Heon later questions his decision to continue to live the life of an actor. On the other hand, Ki-Baek decides to do an interview, explaining his relationship status, to protect Woo-Joo.
Initially, the couple plans to lie to the public and say they are not dating. But it is difficult for Ki-Baek to lie, given his unique condition.
Frankly Speaking episode 10 ending: Did Go Kyung-Pyo’s family get into an accident?
Frankly Speaking episode 10 further shows Ki-Baek struggling to lie to the interviewers. Eventually, he fails to hold back his tongue and reveals that Choi-Hui lied about the entire thing. Also, he admits that he likes Woo-Joo. Despite blurting out the truth, he tries to control his tongue.
Woo-Joo comes to his rescue and reveals the entire truth. She even brings Yoo-Yeon as evidence, claiming that Choi-Hui threatened her to leave the show. After clearing the air, Woo-Joo and Ki-Baek officially announce that they are dating.
Within a few days, the controversy dies down. Meanwhile, Ki-Baek decides to do something for his family and organizes an expensive trip. Due to a commitment to his friend, Ki-Baek cannot join his family on this trip. So, his mother drives the clan to their vacation venue. The episode ends with Ki-Baek’s family getting into an accident.
To watch what happens next in Frankly Speaking, tune in to JTBC and Netflix every Wednesday and Thursday.
