“Frankly Speaking, in Korean, is a current South Korean TV series featuring Go Kyung-pyo and Kang Han-na. Premiering on JTBC on May 1, 2024, it airs biweekly on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 20:50 (KST), and is also accessible for streaming on Netflix in specific regions.
The show follows the melodramatic tale of Song Ki-baek, a 33-year-old announcer at Ultra FM, who develops a disorder causing him to speak impulsively, and On Woo-ju, a writer for a variety show willing to go to great lengths for entertaining content. Woo-ju is intrigued by Ki-baek’s disorder-driven speech and decides to join him on a love-themed variety show.”
CHARACTERS
- Main:
- Go Kyung-pyo portrays Song Ki-baek, a 33-year-old Ultra FM announcer who has meticulously crafted a single lifestyle persona.
- Kang Han-na takes on the role of On Woo-ju, a passionate entertainment writer.
- Supporting:
- Joo Jong-hyuk plays Kim Jung-heon, a popular entertainer who is Woo-ju’s former boyfriend and Ki-baek’s high school classmate.
- People around Ki-baek:
- Shin Jung-geun appears as Song In-soo, Ki-baek’s father.
- Kang Ae-sim portrays Na Yoo-jung, Ki-baek’s mother.
- Hwang Sung-bin depicts Song Woon-baek, Ki-baek’s younger brother and the owner of a local gym.
- Lee Jin-hyuk takes on the role of Song Poong-baek, Ki-baek’s youngest brother.
- Ko Kyu-pil plays Yoon Ji-hoo, Ki-baek’s friend and an announcer at JBC.
- People around Woo-ju:
- Baek Joo-hee portrays On Bok-ja, Woo-ju’s mother and owner of the beauty salon Madame On.
- Kim Sae-byuk appears as Chaeyeon, Woo-ju’s friend, older sister, and co-worker who is a producer at JBC’s entertainment department.
- Lee Bom-so-ri takes on the role of Hayoung, the second writer in Woo-ju’s department.
- Lee Min-gu plays Lee Min-gu, a sub-writer in Woo-ju’s department who considers himself Woo-ju’s right-hand man.
- Patricia portrays Sung Yi-na, the youngest writer in Woo-ju’s department.
- Park Jae-jun appears as Jung Gu-won, an abandoned child left at the beauty salon “Madame On.”
- People around Jung-heon:
- Kim Young-joo portrays Ma Mi-ra, Jung-heon’s mother and the Management Headquarters Director at Forever C&C.
- Hong Seo-jun plays Kim Young-won, Jung-heon’s father and the CEO at Forever C&C.
STORYLINE
“Frankly Speaking” presents a captivating narrative centered around Yoon Seo-jin, a highly accomplished lawyer whose life appears picture-perfect with career triumphs, affluence, and a close-knit family. However, the tranquility shatters abruptly when her spouse, Lee Sang-hyun, inexplicably vanishes, leaving Seo-jin grappling with disbelief and uncertainty.
Driven by an insatiable curiosity and a desperate need for answers, Seo-jin plunges into the depths of her husband’s disappearance, gradually unraveling a labyrinth of deceit and clandestine dealings concealed from her. She is astounded to uncover Sang-hyun’s entanglement in illicit activities and his clandestine connections with influential individuals, shattering the facade of their seemingly idyllic life together.Undeterred by the perilous revelations surfacing at every turn, Seo-jin is resolute in her quest for truth, embarking on a perilous journey riddled with obstacles and adversities. With unwavering determination, she navigates through treacherous waters, unearthing long-buried secrets and confronting the harsh realities that threaten to consume her existence.
Amidst the tumultuous upheaval, Seo-jin finds herself inexorably drawn to Park Jin-woo, a mysterious figure shrouded in enigma, whose enigmatic presence seems intertwined with the mysteries surrounding Sang-hyun’s enigmatic disappearance. Together, they embark on a tumultuous odyssey, unearthing startling revelations that not only upend Seo-jin’s world but also imperil her very existence.”Frankly Speaking” emerges as a riveting saga teeming with suspense, romance, and intrigue, as Seo-jin races against the relentless passage of time to unravel the intricate web of lies and safeguard her cherished loved ones. Along the arduous path strewn with heartaches and betrayals, she undergoes a profound metamorphosis, gaining invaluable insights into the complexities of love, betrayal, and the essence of familial bonds.
