Dynamite Kiss episode 13 recap: Da-rim is blamed for spying and breaks up with Ji-hyeok

Dynamite Kiss episode 13 recap (Image via X @SBSNOW)
Tnesion between Da-rim and Ji-hyeok (Image via X @SBSNOW)

One of the most engaging and unique K-dramas, Dynamite Kiss, will end today. And before you watch the finale, make sure to catch up with the penultimate episode that sets the stage for the last chapter.

So, here's the synopsis for episode 13 of Dynamite Kiss:

"After being forced to admit she was spying, Da-rim says goodbye to Ji-hyeok before disappearing. Heartbroken, he focuses on clearing her name."

The episode begins with the aftermath of the new product being released by Natural BeBe's competitor. It was Da-rim who created it, but the rivals copied it and revealed it in the market first.

Ji-hyeok's power-hungry stepsister Ji-hye uses this against Da-rim and her brother, and the CEO ends up slapping Da-rim. To make things worse, Da-rim is forced to take the blame for spying and then breaks up with Ji-hyeok.

Curious to know what happened next? Read the detailed recap below.


Dynamite Kiss episode 13 recap: Da-rim's situation worsens as Ji-hye manipulates her

Ji-hye manipulated Da-rim (Image via X @SBSNOW)
Ji-hye manipulated Da-rim (Image via X @SBSNOW)

Episode 13 of Dynamite Kiss is titled "Flirting Master of the Orchard," and it begins right after the CEO slapped Da-rim. The entire company knows about her lie and even suspects her of spying for Natural BeBe's rival.

The CEO asks Ji-hyeok to tell Da-rim to take the blame for everything. However, he refuses to do so and clearly mentions that he loves Da-rim. Later, the auditor tells Da-rim that an email from her computer was sent to the competitors.

Da-rim claims that she didn't send it and doubts that someone secretly used her system. Ji-Hye later meets her privately and pretends to act like a supportive sister, claiming she believes Da-rim is innocent.

She pressures Da-rim by saying Ji-hyeok will be removed from his position during the shareholder meeting because Da-rim was part of his team. To protect him, Ji-Hye asks Da-rim to take full responsibility so the scandal can be buried. But in reality, Ji-hye just wants to destroy Ji-hyeok's reputation so that she can become the vice-president.

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Dynamite Kiss episode 13: Ha-yeong's mother visits Seon-u

Seon-u isn't ready to accept Ha-yeong's feelings (Image via X @SBSNOW)
Seon-u isn't ready to accept Ha-yeong's feelings (Image via X @SBSNOW)

Amid chaos at the company, Ha-yeong's mother is concerned about her daughter. She noticed that Ha-yeong had been unhappy for a few days, so she decided to visit Seon-u at his house.

Once there, she meets Jun and is instantly touched, to the point that she’s ready to accept both Seon-U and the child as part of their family without hesitation. Despite this warm reaction, Seon-U doesn’t accept the situation easily. Instead of taking advantage of Ha-Young’s feelings, he openly admits that she deserves someone who can truly return her love.

Ha-yeong's mother understands him and thinks Seon-u isn't wrong. At the same time, Ha-yeong will be out of the country for some time, which could give her a chance to move on from Seon-u.


Dynamite Kiss episode 13 ending explained: Da-rim breaks up with Ji-hyeok, and clues emerge as tensions rise

Ji-hye's manipulation worked in Dynamite Kiss episode 13 as Da-rim agreed to take the blame for spying, which she never did. She signed the document and even told Ji-hyeok that she was responsible. This creates tension between the two, but Ji-hyeok refuses to abandon the woman he loves.

When Da-rim returns home, she finally tells her mother everything that has happened: the lies, the investigation, and the sacrifice she made. Her mother is overwhelmed with guilt and apologizes for the pressure Da-rim endured.

Da-rim and her mother then move to her aunt’s place so Da-rim can rest and emotionally recover. At the same time, Ji-yye and Tae-young are shown working behind the scenes to completely destroy Ji-hyeok’s career.

Later in the episode, Ji-hyeok's assistant notices some suspicious activity and shares it with Ji-hyeok. They team up to find out evidence to prove Da-rim is innocent, and later Ji-hyeok meets her to tell Da-rim that he will help her no matter what.

His words are comforting for Da-rim, and even though she broke up with him, this brings them together. At the end of episode 13 of Dynamite Kiss, Ji-hye addresses the board, displaying evidence meant to label Da-rim as a spy, including her falsified job application.

However, she didn't know that Ji-hyeok had found counter-evidence that proves Da-rim never planned to sabotage Natural BeBe. Though she lied to get the job, she didn't do anything that would harm the company.


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Edited by Alisha Khan