Dynamite Kiss Episode 8 Review: Hearts on the Edge

Previously, Ji-hyeok and Da-rim share an emotionally intense night trapped in the rain, bringing them dangerously close to crossing the line. Seon-u’s jealousy flares as he rushes into the rescue, only to witness their growing closeness himself. The 7th episode ends with Ji-hyeok declaring he wants to marry Ha-yeong, a decision driven more by fear than love.

Dynamite Kiss episode 8 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 8 Recap

Dynamite Kiss episode 8 opens right where we left off, with Ji-hyeok abruptly declaring he wants to get married as soon as possible. He suggests to Ha-yeong that they skip all the typical engagement formalities and head straight into marriage. Ha-yeong, already unsure of the match, immediately refuses. However, her protest does not matter to the families, who decide on an engagement the following week without giving her a say.

The arrangement moves forward at full speed, and the next morning a newspaper announcement confirms the upcoming engagement. The news leaves Da-rim in shock and deeply embarrassed, believing her visit to Ji-hyeok’s home has caused unnecessary misunderstandings. At work, she apologises to him, trying to keep a professional distance.

Meanwhile, Ji-hyeok’s half-sister continues to seek opportunities to undermine him. After hearing a rumour about Ji-hyeok and Da-rim’s closeness, she instructs her sly assistant to trail them and gather evidence that could spark a scandal. Conveniently, Ji-hyeok is sent on a company project to a rural island, and Da-rim is added to the trip under the guise of helping. The assistant joins as well, but his real aim is to trap them.

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On the island, Ji-hyeok and Da-rim meet a large family with four energetic children. The assistant distracts the parents with forced delays until the last boat back to the mainland departs. With no transport available, Ji-hyeok and Da-rim are left stranded for the night. There is only one room to stay in, forcing the two into another awkwardly intimate situation. The assistant lurks around the island attempting to secure incriminating photographs, but every attempt fails miserably. He returns to Seoul empty-handed, much to Ji-hye’s frustration.

Back in the city, preparations for the engagement continue, but Ha-yeong’s heart is nowhere near her future groom. Overwhelmed and upset, she rushes to Seon-u and lies to her mother about spending the day with Ji-hyeok. When Ji-hyeok hears that she has been with another man, he storms over to Seon-u’s place. Before he arrives, Ha-yeong confesses to Seon-u that she still has feelings for him and does not want to marry Ji-hyeok. She admits Ji-hyeok saw them together previously and is convinced something is going on. Seon-u tries to calm her down, but Ji-hyeok bursts in and immediately throws a punch, misreading the situation entirely.

Ha-yeong jumps in front of Seon-u to stop the next blow and is ready to reveal the truth about Da-rim, but Seon-u gently stops her. He sends her out so the two men can speak privately. Seon-u then explains that the kiss he shared with Ha-yeong was a drunken mistake that will never happen again. Ji-hyeok threatens him in anger, declaring he will kill him if it ever happens a second time. Seon-u counters, asking if his rage is truly about Ha-yeong or if Da-rim has something to do with it too. The question visibly rattles Ji-hyeok.

That night, Ji-hyeok finds himself wandering near Da-rim’s neighbourhood. He spots her happily walking with Seon-u and Jun-ho and wrongly assumes the boy is her son. Seeing them as a cheerful little family hits him harder than he expects, even as he cannot help smiling softly at the sight.

Finally, the engagement day arrives. Guests gather, and tensions simmer beneath the surface. When Jun-ho runs up to Da-rim and excitedly calls her Auntie, Ji-hyeok freezes. A realisation begins to form in his mind, one that could change everything. The episode ends with that moment of dawning clarity and confusion.

Dynamite Kiss Episode 8 Review

Episode 8 dives deeper into jealousy and tangled emotions, showing how one impulsive decision can spiral into chaos. Ji-hyeok’s sudden push for marriage exposes just how conflicted he is, while Da-rim struggles to keep her feelings hidden. Ha-yeong’s heartbreak and Seon-u’s complicated loyalty create a gripping love square that keeps tensions high.

The island adventure, full of sweet and awkward moments, pushes Ji-hyeok and Da-rim closer together, but the world around them refuses to let them breathe. With misunderstandings piling up and secrets still buried, this episode sets the perfect stage for explosive confrontations in the coming week.

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