Frankly Speaking: plot, cast, and everything we know so far about the upcoming drama

The upcoming comedy and romance drama, Frankly Speaking (also known as There Is No Secret), is set to premiere in May 2024, as confirmed by JTBC on Instagram. The show will showcase a talented and versatile cast, including Go Kyung-pyo, Kang Han-na, Joo Jong-hyuk, and Lee Bom So-ri.

The upcoming show, directed by Jang Ji-yeon and written by screenwriter Choi Kyung, known for their work on Nevertheless and CHIP-IN, respectively, will be taking over the Wednesday and Thursday 20:50 KST time slot on JTBC. This time slot was previously held by the Queen of Divorce.

The highly anticipated premiere of Frankly Speaking is set for May 2024

The highly anticipated melodrama is scheduled to debut in May 2024 and is set to conclude in June 2024. According to reports, the JTBC original series will consist of twelve episodes, each with a runtime of 1 hour and 20 minutes. Additionally, new episodes will be released every Wednesday and Thursday.

Storyline

According to IMDb, the official summary for Frankly Speaking is stated as follows:

“A childish and rude life-changing comic melodrama in which announcer Song Ki-baek meets passionate entertainment writer On Woo-joo.”

Character List

The roles of Song Ki-baek, On Woo-joo, Kim Jung-heon, and Lee Ha-young will be portrayed by Go Kyung-pyo, Kang Han-na, Joo Jong-hyuk, and Lee Bom-sori, respectively, in the upcoming series Frankly Speaking.

Go Kyung-pyo as the Cunning Villain, Song Ki-baek

Go Kyung-pyo will portray the role of Song Ki-baek, a highly skilled and adaptable announcer who was employed at a broadcasting company. Known for his modesty, kindness, and good etiquette, his colleagues viewed him as the perfect announcer who could effortlessly captivate audiences with his voice.

Despite his normal behavior, one day he fell ill with an unknown sickness that caused him to speak harshly and without filter. As a result, this new affliction greatly impacted his work, making it difficult for him to complete tasks effectively and leading to harsh criticism.

The actor has gained recognition for a variety of dramas, such as Chicago Typewriter, Love in Contract, D.P. season 1, Private Lives, Cross, and numerous others.

Kang Han-na as the Fierce On Woo-joo

Kang Han-na has been cast as On Woo-joo, an enthusiastic writer for a variety show. When Song Ki-baek, a rude announcer on television, falls ill with an unknown condition, On Woo-joo takes an interest in him. She convinces him to appear on her variety show, Frankly Speaking, in order to boost its viewership ratings.

Kang Han-na has made appearances in numerous popular productions such as My Roommate is a Gumiho, Start-Up, Record of Youth, Bite Sisters, Familiar Wife, Just Between Lovers, and many others.

Joo Jong-hyuk as Kim Jung-hyeon

Joo Jong-hyuk has been cast as Kim Jung-heon in the upcoming series Frankly Speaking. As On Woo-joo’s ex-boyfriend and a well-known entertainer in the industry, he also happens to be Song Ki-baek’s former classmate from high school.

The actor is renowned for his roles in various dramas, such as Yumi’s Cells seasons 1 and 2, The Veil, Happiness, Extraordinary Attorney Woo, and Unmasked. He is slated to star in upcoming dramas, including The Witch, Extraordinary Attorney Woo season 2, and several others.

In addition, Lee Bom-sori will be taking on the role of Lee Ha-young in a supporting capacity. Specific information about her character has not yet been disclosed, but she has previously appeared in popular dramas such as Doctors, Justice, Miracle That We Met, and others.

Numerous trailers and teasers for the highly anticipated series, Frankly Speaking, have been revealed by JTBC on their Instagram social media platform, increasing excitement for its release.