Dynamite Kiss Episode 9 recap: Ji-hyeok feels deceived as Da-rim's lies are exposed

Dynamite Kiss episode 9 recap
Ji-hyeok and Seon-u to clash for Da-rim (Image via X @SBSNOW)

Things are heating up between Da-rim and Ji-hyeok in Dynamite Kiss, especially now that he knows that Da-rim is single. She lied to everyone to secure the job, which was her only hope to financially support her ill mother.

In the latest episode, Ji-hyeok experiences shock, heartbreak, and a bit of jealousy. Here's a look at the synopsis of episode 9 of Dynamite Kiss:

"When Ji-hyeok learns the truth about Da-rim, he feels relieved yet deceived and his unpredictable behaviour pushes her to confess everything."

The episode focuses on Ji-hyeok processing everything that happened on his engagement day. He isn't just disappointed with Da-rim for hiding the truth, but also Ha-yeong, whom he has known for years, and is now siding with Seon-u.


Dynamite Kiss episode 9 recap: Ji-yeok and Ha-yeong's engagement collapsed

Ha-yeong tries to stop the ceremony (Image via X  @SBSNOW)
Ha-yeong tries to stop the ceremony (Image via X @SBSNOW)

Episode 9 of Dynamite Kiss is titled "Don't Go. I Don't Want You To Go" and begins with Ji-hyeok realizing that Seon-u isn't Da-rim's husband. The two have been pretending, and Ji-hyeok doesn't know why.

The engagement ceremony begins, and just when Ji-hyeok is about to slide the ring on Ha-yeng's finger, he gets flashbacks of his first meeting with Da-rim when he gifted her a ring to prove they're engaged.

Even Ha-yeong is nervous, and she tries her best to stop the ceremony. And as she's about to retaliate against her elders' decision, Ji-hyeok's mother collapses. Worried about his mother's health, Ji-hyeok leaves the venue and takes her to the hospital.

While they're on the way, his mother wakes up and reveals that she was pretending. She noticed something wasn't right and staged the health issues to stop the ceremony.

As episode 9 of Dynamite Kiss continues, Ji-hyeok's mother arranges a meeting with two lawyers, and turns out it's Chun Ji-hoon and Baek Ma-ri from the beloved K-drama, One Dollar Lawyer. They have taken up Kim In-ae's case to fight for her rights in the Natural BeBe company.

The cameo is fun as Chun Ji-hoon surprises Ji-hyeok with his fee. He charges a mere 1,000 won (about $1). Since he has paired up with Ma-ri for this case, they'll split up the money. Which means Ji-hoon and Ma-ri will work for Ji-hyeok's mother for just 500 won each.

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Dynamite Kiss episode 9: Da-rim apologises to Ji-hyeok for all her lies

Ji-hyeok agrees to help Da-rim (Image via X  @SBSNOW)
Ji-hyeok agrees to help Da-rim (Image via X @SBSNOW)

Ji-hyeok's sister tries to push the engagement date, but their father is now planning for the wedding day. At the office, Da-rim sees Ji-hyeok and Ha-yeong together and feels awkward. Soon, Ha-yeong makes a comment that exposes the lie.

Ji-hyeok is devastated to learn that Da-rim lied to him. He then attempts to take his frustration out by loading her down with work. Da-rim finally confronts Ji-hyeok about this, and he tells her bluntly that he is aware of the truth.

This left Da-rim even more concerned about losing her job. She later visits her ill mother, who proudly praises Da-rim’s job security: words that make Da-rim’s guilt unbearable. Once outside, she breaks down in the rain, and Ji-hyeok quietly appears with an umbrella.

Ji-hyeok takes her home, where Da-rim confesses everything and begs to keep working until she can find another job. Ji-hyeok finally understands Da-rim's situation and agrees to help her until she finds a path in her life.


Ji-hyeok pulls Da-rim close after feeling jealous of her and Seon-u's bond

Episode 9 of Dynamite Kiss continues, and Seon-u also learns that the truth is out. That same night, he confesses his feelings to Da-rim, which surprises her and makes her feel confused.

Ji-hyeok overheard the conversation and is clearly jealous of Seon-u. Even during a product-promotion interview, the two men took subtle digs at each other, suggesting how desperate they are to get Da-rim's attention.

By the end of the episode, Ji-hyeok stops Da-rim from leaving. He pulls Da-rim and kisses her. And this way, the chapter closes.


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Edited by Alisha Khan