Dynamite Kiss- (Final) Episodes 13-14
When Love Is Put on Trial, He Refuses to Walk Away
Episode 13 of Dynamite Kiss opens softly, almost deceptively so, with a warm flashback of domestic bliss. Da-rim tests the baby carrier prototype at home while Ji-hyuk does the dishes, and their mothers chat like it’s the most natural thing in the world. When their relationship casually comes up, Ji-hyuk doesn’t hesitate, he admits he’s in love. Myeong-soon is stunned, and Ji-hyuk briefly panics about whether she disapproves, but Da-rim reassures him that everything is fine. For a moment, it feels like they’re finally safe.
Then the drama hits hard.
Back at the office, Chang-ho explodes and slaps Da-rim in front of everyone, accusing her of being a corporate spy. Ji-hyuk immediately steps in, furious and protective, physically shielding her from security. Despite this, Da-rim is interrogated by an auditor who claims she leaked product information to competitors. Her past lie about being married is cruelly twisted into “proof” that she can’t be trusted.
Ji-hye fans the flames by showing Chang-ho photos of Ji-hyuk and Da-rim together, insisting his judgment is compromised because he’s in love. Ji-hyuk doesn’t deny his feelings, but he refuses to abandon Da-rim and demands a proper investigation. He even comforts her openly in the office, choosing her despite the fallout.
Unfortunately, the tide turns against Da-rim. Gossip spreads, colleagues whisper, and only the MotherTF team stands firmly by her side. Ji-hye then delivers her most poisonous move yet, convincing Da-rim that Ji-hyuk’s succession is in danger because of her. If she truly loves him, Ji-hye says, she should take the fall.
Elsewhere, Ha-yeong decides to leave the country, heartbroken after Seon-u’s rejection. Mi-ok tries one last time to persuade Seon-u to give Ha-yeong a chance, but he gently refuses. Jun’s drawing and innocent affection still touch Ha-yeong deeply, reminding us how quietly painful her storyline has become.
Back at NaturalBebe, Ji-hyuk and Gyeong-min begin digging into the espionage case. Just as hope appears, Da-rim shocks everyone by confessing to the crime. Ji-hyuk is blindsided, her team is devastated, and Ji-hye and Tae-young seize the moment, stirring shareholders into doubting Ji-hyuk’s leadership and painting him as a man ruled by emotion.
That night, Ji-hyuk confronts Da-rim, begging her to let him fix this. Instead, she pushes him away, doubling down on her confession and breaking up with him. She says loving him has only dragged her deeper into chaos, and she’s hit rock bottom. Her words are sharp, but her heartbreak is unmistakable.
The next morning, Da-rim finally tells her mother everything. Myeong-soon is furious but practical, deciding they should leave Seoul and stay in the countryside for a while. A change of scenery, she hopes, will help her daughter heal.
Meanwhile, Gyeong-min uncovers the truth: the real culprit is Nam Su-yon from the strategy team, who’s connected to the masked man from the fire incident. Ji-hyuk rushes to Da-rim with the news, only to find her gone. Desperate, he asks Seon-u where she is, determined to protect her no matter what.
Da-rim settles into village life with her mom, helping on the farm while her uncle tries to set her up with childhood friend and local favorite Sang-sik. She’s clearly not ready. Listening to old recordings from the baby carrier project, she stumbles upon Ji-hyuk’s love confession, where he admits he planned to propose once the project ended. The realization quietly wrecks her.
That night, Ji-hyuk arrives in the village, only to be mistaken for a thief and attacked by her uncle. Once the confusion clears, Da-rim coldly tells him to leave. Ji-hyuk refuses, claiming he’s too hungry to go anywhere, and her aunt happily feeds him. Staying becomes his strategy.
Jealous of Sang-sik and stubbornly sincere, Ji-hyuk finally explains everything. He apologizes for dragging Da-rim into his family’s war, admits she’s his weakness, and confesses that he can’t live without her. He refuses to leave unless she takes back the breakup.
The next morning, Ji-hyuk joins the family on the farm, determined to prove himself. He’s terrible at it. Sang-sik shines, Ji-hyuk overworks himself out of jealousy, and ends up sore and exhausted. As Da-rim scolds him while applying bandages, his relief is obvious, her nagging means she still cares. Slowly, she gives in.
With Da-rim back in his arms, Ji-hyuk returns to Seoul to face the storm head-on. Myeong-soon packs him food, and both women watch him leave, touched by his refusal to give up.
The episode ends with Ji-hye calling a press conference to destroy Ji-hyuk’s reputation, only to be stunned when he shows up, ready to fight back and clear his name.
Truth, Tragedy, and a Kiss That Changes Everything
Episode 14 of Dynamite Kiss goes big, emotional, and slightly unhinged in the best K-drama way, delivering revelations, heartbreak, and a full-circle romance that refuses to stay broken.
The episode opens quietly with Ji-hyuk listening to Da-rim’s recording again, smiling like a man in love, until he notices a crucial detail in the background that she completely missed. That tiny clue sets everything in motion and reminds us that Ji-hyuk has never stopped fighting, even when he looks calm on the surface.
At the same time, Tae-young’s true colors finally come into full view. A call from his client David reveals that destroying NaturalBebe was never just about revenge, it was about greed and control. Ji-hye quickly realizes she’s no longer a partner in crime but a disposable pawn, and it’s chilling to watch how easily Tae-young threatens to cut her loose.
All of this explodes at the shareholder meeting. With the media watching, Ji-hye makes her move, exposing Ji-hyuk’s relationship with Da-rim and twisting it into a scandal, painting him as a reckless executive blinded by love for a so-called corporate spy. For a moment, it looks like she’s won. Chang-ho’s crimes are also exposed, forcing him to flee the room in disgrace, and the shareholders vote against Ji-hyuk.
But Dynamite Kiss loves a well-timed reversal.
Ji-hyuk returns with In-ae and calmly dismantles everything. He reveals evidence that Ji-hye orchestrated Da-rim’s framing and confirms legal action is already underway. Tae-young’s involvement in the fire and his attempt to destabilize the company for personal gain are exposed one by one. Then In-ae delivers the final blow, announcing her divorce, reclaiming her shares, and nullifying the vote entirely. Watching Chang-ho lose his power in real time is deeply satisfying.
Just when things seem resolved, the episode turns dark. Tae-young, spiraling and furious, follows Ji-hyuk and runs him over in cold blood. Da-rim hears the accident unfold over the phone, while Ji-hye witnesses the truth about the man she trusted. It’s a brutal, shocking moment that shifts the tone completely.
Ji-hyuk survives but falls into a coma for a month. Da-rim stays by his side, quietly devoted, surrounded by the MotherTF team and her family, who refuse to let her lose hope. During this time, justice finally catches up, Ji-hye testifies, Tae-young is imprisoned, Jin-tae disowns his son, and Chang-ho eventually surrenders himself after confronting the emptiness of his pride.
When Ji-hyuk wakes up, relief quickly turns into heartbreak. He doesn’t remember Da-rim. To him, their love never happened. The attempts to jog his memory are awkward, painful, and ultimately unsuccessful. Ji-hyuk grows suspicious, even asking for a breakup, insisting he doesn’t believe in love and that Da-rim isn’t his type. It’s devastating in the quietest way.
Time passes. A year goes by. Da-rim rebuilds her life with In-ae’s support, even starting her own company. Ji-hyuk returns to work, successful but incomplete. Their lives move forward, separately.
Then fate intervenes in Jeju.
Da-rim travels there searching for her sister and ends up at the very hotel where she and Ji-hyuk first kissed. Of course, she runs into him. He accuses her of stalking. She lies. They argue. And then she slips... literally and kisses him.
That kiss brings everything rushing back.
Memories flood Ji-hyuk’s mind, and this time, he doesn’t hesitate. He asks to kiss her again, choosing love without fear, without doubt. It’s a full-circle moment that feels earned after all the pain.
The episode closes by tying up the remaining threads. Ha-yeong and Seon-u’s story softens into quiet hope, and a flashforward shows Ji-hyuk and Da-rim married with two children, surrounded by friends, family, and a thriving company built together.
DramaZen's Opinion
What I loved first:
Episode 13 absolutely nailed the emotional push and pull. The village arc felt like classic K-drama comfort wrapped around real pain. Ji-hyuk chasing Da-rim all the way to the countryside, refusing to let her disappear quietly, was peak devotion. Him getting jealous over Sang-sik, messing up farm work, and still trying his hardest was honestly adorable. I also loved how Da-rim’s mom and aunt warmed up to Ji-hyuk, not instantly, but gradually because it made his acceptance feel earned. And that moment where Da-rim listens to Ji-hyuk’s recorded confession and realizes he was planning to propose? That hurt in the softest way.
Episode 14, on the other hand, went full chaos in the most dramatic, addictive way. The shareholder meeting was sosatisfying. Watching Ji-hyuk calmly flip the entire situation, expose Ji-hye and Tae-young, and reclaim his power felt like a long-awaited victory lap. In-ae stepping in and reclaiming her agency was another highlight. I loved seeing her finally choose herself. And yes, the Jeju reunion kiss bringing Ji-hyuk’s memories back? Completely ridiculous, completely perfect. I ate it up.
But now for what I struggled with:
Episode 13 frustrated me because Da-rim taking the blame still felt unnecessarily painful. I understood why she did it, protecting Ji-hyuk, feeling cornered, but watching everyone doubt her again was exhausting. I also felt like Ji-hye’s manipulation went on just a little too long before consequences finally hit.
Episode 14 emotionally wrecked me in ways I wasn’t fully prepared for. The car accident was shocking, but the amnesia arc right after felt cruel. Seeing Ji-hyuk reject Da-rim, doubt her, and dismiss their love hurt more than I expected, even if it made narrative sense. The year-long separation especially felt heavy, I kept wishing we could’ve seen more of Da-rim’s healing instead of just jumping ahead.
Overall though?
These episodes worked because they stayed true to the heart of the show. Love wasn’t easy, power came with consequences, and healing took time. Even when the drama went big and messy, it never lost sight of why Ji-hyuk and Da-rim mattered together. By the end, I felt emotionally tired, but in that satisfied, “this was worth it” kind of way.
If Episodes 13 and 14 proved anything, it’s that Dynamite Kiss knows exactly how to break your heart… and then very deliberately put it back together.
