What happens when a charming, polished TV announcer suddenly loses his filter — and can’t stop blurting out every raw, unedited thought in his head? You get Frankly Speaking, the jTBC romantic comedy K-drama that’s one of the most refreshingly fun watch-along series Netflix has delivered to K-drama fans. If you haven’t streamed it yet, here’s your complete guide.
Frankly Speaking — Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Title | Frankly Speaking (솔직하게 말해서) |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Network | jTBC (South Korea) |
| Genre | Romantic Comedy K-Drama |
| Total Episodes | 12 |
| Episode Runtime | ~80 minutes each |
| Release Window | May 1 – June 6, 2024 |
| Schedule | 2 episodes every Wednesday & Thursday |
| Director | Jang Ji Yeon (Nevertheless) |
| Screenplay | Choi Kyung (CHIP-IN) |
| Lead Cast | Go Kyung Pyo, Kang Han Na, Joo Jong Hyul |
🗣️ What Is Frankly Speaking About?
Song Ki Baek (Go Kyung Pyo) is a 33-year-old broadcasting station announcer — the kind of man who’s built his entire career on being composed, polished, and diplomatically careful with every word. Then one day, something snaps. He loses all ability to filter himself and starts saying exactly what’s on his mind, every single time.
Enter On Woo Joo (Kang Han Na), a sharp and ambitious TV variety show writer who catches wind of Ki Baek’s new “condition” — and immediately wants him on her show. What starts as professional opportunism quickly turns into something neither of them planned for.
It’s a romantic comedy with a genuinely clever premise: the most honest man in the room is also the most vulnerable, and honesty — as it turns out — might just be the most disarming thing in the world.
🎭 Cast Highlights
Go Kyung Pyo brings nuance and comedic timing to Ki Baek, having previously impressed in D.P. and Private Lives on Netflix. Kang Han Na is a natural scene-stealer, recognisable from My Roommate Is a Gumiho and Start-Up. Joo Jong Hyul rounds out the lead trio — fans will remember him fondly from Extraordinary Attorney Woo and D.P. Season 1.
The supporting cast is equally stacked, with Lee Jin Hyuk as Ki Baek’s brother and veteran actress Baek Joo Hee as Woo Joo’s adoptive mother adding warm depth to the show’s emotional core
Episode Release Schedule (Netflix)
| Episodes | Netflix Date |
|---|---|
| Ep 1–2 | May 1–2, 2024 |
| Ep 3–4 | May 8–9, 2024 |
| Ep 5–6 | May 15–16, 2024 |
| Ep 7–8 | May 22–23, 2024 |
| Ep 9–10 | May 30–31, 2024 |
| Ep 11–12 | June 5–6, 2024 |
Why Frankly Speaking Is Worth a Binge
Director Jang Ji Yeon previously helmed Nevertheless, so she knows exactly how to shoot romantic tension with style. With ~80-minute episodes and a breezy, workplace-meets-romance format, Frankly Speaking is the ideal binge for anyone who loves their K-dramas warm, witty, and just a little bit chaotic.
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