The SBS Wednesday-Thursday rom-com has been serving up a dopamine-fueled blend of swoon and slapstick with the will-they/won’t-they between Gong Ji-hyuk (Jang) and Go Da-rim (Ahn)―and global viewers are hooked. The series shot to No. 1 on Netflix’s Global Top 10 for non-English TV for the week of Nov. 24-30, kicking its international breakout into high gear.
As the pair’s feelings deepen―but their confessions stall―fans say the pining has never been more addictive. Viewers are rooting for the couple to clear the air and finally lean into the romance. Now, freshly released stills from Episode 8 promise to swap last week’s heartbreak for full-on butterflies.
Ahead of tonight’s broadcast, producers unveiled images of Ji-hyuk and Da-rim unexpectedly spending a late night alone together in unfamiliar surroundings.
After Da-rim appears fresh-faced from washing up, Ji-hyuk’s eyes go wide―sparks crackle between them with the same charge as their first, oh-no-we-did-that kiss.
In the next still, the tension softens into tenderness: the two lie side by side as Ji-hyuk quietly watches Da-rim sleep, his gaze brimming with affection. Jang’s restrained performance lets the emotion land without a word, leaving fans to wonder why they’re sharing a room―and how this night might change everything.
According to the production team, Episode 8 leans into a classic rom-com setup: the couple heads to an island, the last ferry is canceled, and―of course―there’s only one room left. Forced to bunk together, expect another round of high-voltage, dopamine-spiking romance. With Jang Ki-yong and Ahn Eun-jin’s seamless chemistry, the episode aims to deliver equal parts swoon and laughter. Consider this your heads-up to have your heart rate monitors ready.
Ji-hyuk’s irresistible, all-in gaze and the pair’s tender night unfold in Episode 8 of 'Dynamic Kiss,' airing tonight (Thu.) at 9 p.m. KST.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)