The popular romantic comedy “Dynamite Kiss“ has entered a new and exciting chapter. Starting with its fifth episode, which aired on November 26, 2025, the series officially launched a full-blown love triangle, introducing a new dynamic between its main characters. The show has been gaining significant attention, breaking its own viewership records for two consecutive episodes and securing a spot as a global hit on Netflix.
The Story So Far
“Dynamite Kiss” tells the story of Go Da-Rim, a single woman played by Ahn Eun-Jin, who is desperate for job stability. To secure a position at a baby products company, she makes a drastic decision: she lies and claims to be a married mother. Her new boss is Gong Ji-Hyeok, a sharp and dedicated team leader portrayed by Jang Ki-Yong. Complicating matters is the fact that the two shared a passionate, anonymous kiss during a chance encounter in Jeju Island before reuniting in the workplace.
To maintain her deception, Go Da-Rim enlists the help of her friend of 20 years, Kim Sun-Woo, a divorced single father played by Kim Mu-Jun. He agrees to act as her fake husband, creating a web of lies that is now beginning to unravel.
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A Turning Point in the Plot
The drama reached a pivotal moment in its fifth episode. Kim Sun-Woo, who had been in the background as part of Da-Rim’s cover story, stepped directly into the spotlight. His presence is set to create meaningful shifts in the emotional dynamic between Gong Ji-Hyeok and Go Da-Rim. A preview for the episode showed the three characters sharing a tense elevator ride, with Sun-Woo firmly holding Da-Rim’s hand, Da-Rim appearing flustered, and Ji-Hyeok watching them with an intense, unreadable gaze.
The production team behind the drama confirmed this new development, stating that the love triangle truly begins with this episode. They praised the actors’ ability to switch effortlessly between comedy and heart-fluttering romance, which they say beautifully raises the tension of the story.
How Audiences Are Reacting
Since its premiere, “Dynamite Kiss” has been well-received by viewers. The series opened with solid ratings, and its third and fourth episodes achieved back-to-back personal bests, peaking at 7.8% viewership nationwide. This success has revived the popularity of SBS’s weekday romance dramas. The show’s appeal isn’t limited to South Korea; it also ranked second globally on Netflix’s non-English TV chart for the week of November 17-23, demonstrating its international popularity.
Early viewers have expressed their excitement on various platforms, with many particularly praising the immediate chemistry between the lead actors. One fan noted on a forum, “The last romcom with the ‘we met on vacation, caught feelings, didn’t say goodbye, and then meet again in the weirdest situation’ setup was ‘Lovestruck In The City’. I’m hoping this is just as good.” Another viewer shared their enthusiasm for the leads, saying, “I’m not even a huge fan of Ahn Eun-jin or Jang Ki-yong, but that kiss. Oh my Lord. I can literally smell the chemistry from here.”
Where to Watch
For those looking to catch up, “Dynamite Kiss” airs on SBS TV every Wednesday and Thursday at 9:00 PM KST. International audiences can stream the series on Netflix, where it is available in multiple regions. Each episode has a runtime of approximately 70 minutes.
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