- [K-Drama Review & Filming Location Introduction] 'Frankly Speaking' Episode 1
- This is a review of the JTBC drama 'Frankly Speaking' (비밀은 없어), which depicts the world of freelance announcers. While the setting is familiar and the viewership ratings are low, it's a drama that can be enjoyed with lighthearted laughter.
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- JTBC drama 'Frankly Speaking' is a drama that deals with Song Gi-baek's workplace difficulties and reflections on 'truth' and 'lies'.
- It emphasizes the importance of 'heart protection' (hoshim-sul), along with white lies and self-defense techniques, reminding us of life wisdom that even adults easily forget.
- Bae Bongsan Neighborhood Park, the filming location featured in the drama, is located in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, and is a popular spot with walking trails open to all citizens.
JTBC Drama 'Secret is Gone' (Frankly Speaking) Review: Episode 2 Cold Water Shark, Episode 3 Self-Defense
Frankly Speaking Episode 2
Honestly, I felt stung every time.
Even when there was a loud noise in the Pienne waiting room and the kids came out crying, we just pretended not to see it, didn't we?
Due to a major accident, the variety show was eventually canceled,
and even the last chance they got flew away due to the 'Mouth of Truth' incident recurring.
Thanks to this, Song Gi-baek, who had completely fallen out of favor with the team leader, was even given a suspension.
The subtitle of episode 2, 'Shark in Cold Water,' refers to a white lie.
Aren't you scared? Mom said there's a shark.
There's no shark. Mom lied because she was worried you'd only play in the cold water.
And when you grow up, you won't be scared of things like sharks. Life is scarier than sharks.
Frankly Speaking Episode 3
At first, it was just a white lie.
I didn't correct the misunderstandings about me and just let them pass,
or I just gave them the answers they wanted to hear about me.
Holding back what I wanted to say and saying what they wanted to hear
It's not like it was a bad lie, is it?
We call a lie that doesn't harm others a
While it's true that judgment differs depending on the situation, one thing is certain: the person who tells the lie must take responsibility for it.
Frankly Speaking Episode 3
A long time ago, Confucius, a very famous person, said this.
'When birds are hungry, they peck at grains; when dogs are hungry, they bite people; and when people are hungry, they lie.'
How can you make people recognize you?
Song Gi-baek gives a hint about
The quick-witted child successfully attracts the attention of the medical staff by lying that "his brother is not breathing."
Will I be able to do news in this state?
I've endured and persevered until now to do news.
I've also taken advantage of the false rumors surrounding me.
Because I wanted to appear as someone who naturally belongs in that position.
Frankly Speaking Episode 3
Song Gi-baek is tormented by the reality that he might have to give up his lifelong dream of becoming a news anchor because of the 'Mouth of Truth' that could explode at any moment.
On Woo-joo comforts him and encourages him to be strong.
You know about self-defense, right? The skill of protecting your body.
But the truly important and powerful thing is 'heart defense.'
You have to protect your own heart.
Frankly Speaking Episode 3
This dialogue's
She had learned the importance of protecting one's heart from her mother when she was a child.
We've already learned a lot of wisdom necessary for life, but aren't we forgetting it as we grow older?
Personally, the epilogue video was incredibly warm and resonant.
Frankly Speaking Episode 3
Mom wants our Gi-baek and Un-baek to become people with strong hearts.
Protecting this body is important, but protecting your heart is a much more difficult and precious task.
Song Gi-baek participates in a show-off anchor audition despite having an already secured position, and confidently displays his abilities.
And he storms out of the studio, which is rotten and filled with an unbearable stench of corruption.
While resigning, he does something he's always wanted to do: cuss out his boss before leaving – a challenging feat that he pulls off.
Frankly Speaking Episode 3
Frankly Speaking Episode 3
Oh, and in the drama, the scene where they show how to fold a t-shirt goes by so quickly, right?
I've attached a video where you can see it more slowly.
Frankly Speaking Episode 2
Baebongsan Neighborhood Park
The filming location for the place that frequently appears as the hideout for On Woo-joo and Song Gi-baek in the drama
is Baebongsan Neighborhood Park, the only mountainous park in Dongdaemun-gu.
From 2013 to 2018, a 4.5km trail was completed, making it a neighborhood park that anyone, regardless of age, gender, or physical ability, can enjoy.
It has established itself as a landmark of Dongdaemun-gu.