The Korean drama Absolute Value of Romance has quickly become a fan favorite since its launch. Viewers are now waiting for the next installment as the story reaches a key point. The drama, which started on April 17, 2026, has already put its main character in a tough spot. The secret is out, and school life is getting very complicated for the young writer.
The show airs on Coupang Play and streams on Prime Video for international audiences. The fast pace of the story keeps people coming back each week. With the midpoint of the series coming, here is everything you need to know about the release of episodes 7 and 8.
Absolute Value of Romance Episode 7 and Episode 8 Arrive on May 1
Absolute Value of Romance episodes 7 and 8 will release on Friday, May 1, 2026. The new episodes drop at 8:00 p.m. Korea Standard Time (KST) on Coupang Play. For viewers around the world, the episodes will be available on Prime Video on the same day.
The release schedule follows a weekly pattern. Two episodes come out every Friday. Each episode runs for about 30 minutes. The series originally had 14 episodes listed on some sites, but reports now confirm a total of 16 episodes. This means episodes 7 and 8 mark the halfway point of the show.
Global Streaming Times for Absolute Value of Romance Episodes 7-8
International viewers on Prime Video can watch the episodes at the same time as the Korean broadcast. The release time in different regions is based on the 8:00 p.m. KST drop.
Here are the release times for major regions:
- USA (Pacific Time) : 4:00 a.m. on May 1
- USA (Eastern Time) : 7:00 a.m. on May 1
- United Kingdom: 12:00 p.m. (noon) on May 1
- Canada (Eastern Time) : 7:00 a.m. on May 1
- Australia (Sydney) : 9:00 p.m. on May 1
- India: 4:30 p.m. on May 1
Prime Video currently offers a thirty-day free trial for new subscribers. This gives new viewers a way to watch the series without an immediate cost.
What Happened Before: Eui-juโs Secret Nearly Gets Exposed
The last episodes, 5 and 6, aired on April 24, 2026. These episodes brought major tension to the story. Yeo Eui-ju (Kim Hyang Gi) , the high school student who secretly writes a BL novel, saw her fame rise quickly. She went from an unknown writer to a hit author overnight.
But her success came with a big risk. Ga Woo-su (Cha Hak Yeon) nearly found her novel on her laptop. The scene showed Woo-su staring at the screen with a shocked face while Eui-ju stood there in a daze. This close call has fans wondering if the next episodes will finally expose her secret.
The drama also showed more of the fictional characters from Eui-juโs novel, โWe Were Friends.โ In her imagination, the teachers take on completely different personalities. They show intense emotions and a fiery love-hate dynamic. These fantasy scenes add a fun and surprising layer to the show.
The Cast Bringing the Story to Life
Absolute Value of Romance features a strong ensemble cast. Kim Hyang Gi plays Yeo Eui-ju, the ordinary student with an extraordinary secret life. She is known for her roles in โCashero,โ โAt Eighteen,โ and the โAlong with the Godsโ movies. This role shows a new comedic side of the actress.
Cha Hak Yeon, a member of the K-pop group VIXX, plays Ga Woo-su. He is a math prodigy turned teacher with a cold outside look. Woo-su rarely smiles and has a sharp personality. Cha Hak Yeon mentioned that he changed his naturally soft voice to fit this role.
The rest of the teacher group includes:
- Kim Jae-hyun (N.Flying) as Noh Da-ju, a playful Japanese teacher
- Son Jeong-hyuk as Jung Gi-jeon, a retired luge athlete turned sports teacher
- Kim Dong-gyu as Yoon Dong-ju, a warm-hearted Korean teacher
Kim Sohee plays Choi Go-ya, Eui-juโs best friend. Gladys Bay, a Singaporean actress, plays Jenny, an exchange student.
Where the Story Might Go in the Next Episodes
The story follows Yeo Eui-ju, a student who writes daring adults-only novels online at night. During the day, she tries to keep a low profile at school. But when four handsome new teachers arrive, they become her unexpected muses. Her once-peaceful school life takes a chaotic turn.
The newly released stills from episodes 5 and 6 hinted at more trouble ahead. Even among the usually cheerful teachers, tension is starting to show. Noh Da-ju (Kim Jae Hyun) looks troubled about something related to Woo-su. This suggests cracks are forming under the surface of the teacher group.
For new viewers, Prime Video offers all previously released episodes. The first six episodes are available to stream right now. This allows latecomers to catch up before the May 1 release.
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Where to Watch Absolute Value of Romance Episodes 7 and 8
Absolute Value of Romance airs exclusively on Coupang Play in South Korea. For global audiences, the series is available on Prime Video. Viewers in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and India can all access the show through the platform.
The series is a joint production. It comes from Coupang Play, Mediacorp (Singapore), Good Wave Inc., and Borderless Film. This marks Mediacorpโs first Korean co-production. The show adds a unique mix of Korean storytelling with international production support.
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