Dynamite Kiss Episode 2 Review: Stunning Chaos

In Episode 1, Da rim stumbles into Kong Ji hyeok’s life by accident, creating instant friction and an undeniable spark between them. Ji hyeok misjudges her intentions, while Da rim battles a series of chaotic misunderstandings that keep pulling them back together.

Dynamite Kiss episode 2 has a runtime of 68 minutes.

The series has 14 episodes and will air every Wednesday and Thursday from November 12, 2025, to December 29, 2025, on SBS. The series takes over this timeslot after 2019’s Secret Boutique!

Dynamite Kiss Episode 2 Recap

Episode 2 of Dynamite Kiss picks up right where the fireworks kiss leaves off. Da-rim is overwhelmed by what has just happened and quickly hurries away from Ji-hyeok, hoping to calm herself before anyone notices her flustered state. They eventually return to the party, only to be called to the dance floor together. Kim and his wife watch them closely, adding pressure to an already uncomfortable moment.

Once the dance ends, Kim confronts Da-rim outside the venue. He accuses her of pretending to be in a relationship with Ji-hyeok and then tries to manipulate her into going along with it so he can approve Ji-hyeok’s proposal. Even when Da-rim firmly rejects his demands, he persists. The situation turns increasingly tense until Ji-hyeok arrives and steps in. He punches Kim in a moment of anger and tells him clearly that he will never collaborate with someone who behaves that way.

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Later in the episode, Da-rim helps Ji-hyeok tend to his injured hand and apologises for ruining the business deal. Ji-hyeok brushes her apology aside. His feelings for her are starting to grow and he finally gathers the courage to ask her on a date the following day. Da-rim happily accepts, and the next morning they enjoy a warm and charming outing together in Jeju. Their chemistry begins to deepen as they explore the island like two people who are slowly letting their guards down.

Meanwhile in Seoul, Da-rim’s sister is preparing for her wedding. What should be a joyful occasion turns chaotic when it is revealed that her fiancé has taken out a loan he cannot repay. The lender arrives at the ceremony demanding his money. The couple panics and runs from the venue, leaving Da-rim’s mother to face the angry visitor. Shocked and frightened, she collapses and is rushed to hospital.

Back in Jeju, Da-rim receives a call from her neighbour Kim Seon-u, who urgently informs her of her mother’s condition. Panic takes over immediately. Without explaining anything to Ji-hyeok, she runs off and leaves for Seoul as quickly as possible. Ji-hyeok is left confused, worried and unsure of what has happened.

Determined to find her, Ji-hyeok searches the island for any sign of Da-rim but gets no answers. He eventually returns to Seoul and continues looking for her across the city. His search is made even more stressful when he discovers that his mother, Kim In-ae, is being used by his father, Kong Chang-ho, purely for business advantage. Realising how poorly she is treated, Ji-hyeok demands a divorce on her behalf. Chang-ho agrees, but only on the condition that Ji-hyeok quits his current job and joins the family business that produces baby products. Wanting to protect his mother, Ji-hyeok accepts.

Chang-ho soon informs his eldest daughter, Kong Ji-hye, of the agreement. Ambitious and eager for control, Ji-hye plans to sabotage her brother. She hires a group of inexperienced employees, mainly mothers with children under six, and appoints Ji-hyeok as their team leader, setting him up for failure.

At the same time, Da-rim takes out a loan to pay her mother’s medical bills. With her civil service plans now on hold, she searches for stable work. She comes across a job post from Ji-hyeok’s company looking for mothers with little experience. As a single woman without children, she remembers her neighbour Seon-u, a single father, and forms a plan to fit the job criteria. After much internal conflict, she decides to apply.

On the day of the interview, Da-rim enters the panel room and bows politely. When she lifts her head, her eyes meet Ji-hyeok’s. The episode ends in that charged moment of silent recognition.

Dynamite Kiss Episode 2 Review

Episode 2 of Dynamite Kiss takes the fireworks from the kiss and turns them into a full scale emotional explosion. Da rim-is running, Ji-hyeok is punching, and Kim is proving he is the most annoying man at any party. The date in Jeju is sweet enough to melt anyone, but the moment Da-rim receives that phone call, the whole mood swings in seconds. The romance is blossoming, but life is determined to interrupt it with weddings gone wrong, collapsing mothers and a dramatic escape to Seoul. It is chaotic, hilarious and strangely relatable if you have ever had life ruin your best romantic moments.

Meanwhile, Ji-hyeok’s storyline goes from romantic hero to stressed family warrior. He fights corrupt businessmen, hunts all over Seoul for Da rim, and then gets punished by being handed a team of inexperienced mothers as his new department. His sister’s sabotage adds the perfect sprinkle of corporate comedy. By the time Da-rim walks into the interview room and locks eyes with Ji-hyeok, the tension hits maximum level. Episode 2 delivers a perfect blend of swoon, stress and pure entertainment that keeps you desperate for the next episode.

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