Series synopsis
Frankly Speaking, also known as 비밀은 없어 is a South Korean comedy drama television series that premiered on JTBC on May 1, 2024. It ended on June 6, 2024. It was created by Jang Ji-yeon. It stars Go Kyung-pyo, Kang Han-na, Joo Jong-hyuk and Lee Bom-so-ri.
A well-respected announcer suddenly loses his ability to self-censor on air, catching the attention of a TV writer who invites him on her variety show.
Premise
A well-respected announcer suddenly loses his ability to self-censor on air, catching the attention of a TV writer who invites him on her variety show.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Go Kyung-pyo as Song Ki-baek
- Kang Han-na as On Woo-ju
- Joo Jong-hyuk as Kim Jung-hun
- Lee Bom-so-ri as Lee Ha-young
- Shin Jung-keun as Song In-soo
- Kang Ae-sim as Na Yoo-jung
- Hwang Sung-bin as Song Woon-baek
- Lee Jin-hyuk as Song Poong-baek
Supporting cast
- Ko Kyu-pil as Yoon Ji-hoo
- Baek Joo-hee as On Bok-ja
- Kim Sae-byuk as Chae-yeon
- Lee Min-goo as Lee Min-goo
- Patricia Thona Yiombi as Sung Yi-na
- Park Jae-joon as Jung Goo-won
- Hong Seo-jun as Kim Yeong-won
- Kim Young-ju as Ma Mi-ra
Guest cast
- Oh Eun-seo as On Woo-ju (Child)
- Lee Jun-i as Reporter Hwang
- Lee Sang-jun as Song Ki-baek [Teen]
- Lee Rang-seo as [Writer]
- Park Joo-young as [Detective]
- Kim Ji-in as Choi Yoo Yeong [Influencer]
- Do Geon-wu as News staff
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | May 1, 2024 | June 6, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
It's A Lie "No Secret" will feature the success story of an announcer's entertainment program. It is produced by a veteran entertainment writer who thinks highly of ratings and it is hosted by an announcer that got attracted to it because of its fresh style of program. |
May 1, 2024 |
| 2 |
The Shark In The Pool An incident leaves Ki-baek unable to hold his tongue, tormenting him when he hosts an awards ceremony. Woo-ju becomes concerned for Ki-baek's well-being. |
May 2, 2024 |
| 3 |
The Art of Protecting Your Heart As Woo-ju struggles to find her next star, Kim Jeong-heon throws her a lifeline. When Ki-baek begins to panic at his audition, Woo-ju comes to his side. |
May 8, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | JTBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 1, 2024 |
| Last aired | June 6, 2024 |
| Runtime | 80 minutes |
| Status | ended |