The wait is almost over for viewers eagerly following the emotional journey of Song Ha Ran and Seonu Chan. The hit MBC romance drama In Your Radiant Season will continue its run with two new episodes on the first weekend of March. After the intense developments in episodes 3 and 4, the story is set to deepen as the lead characters finally agree to open their hearts to each other.
The upcoming episodes arrive at a crucial moment. The drama has carefully built the backstory of a tragic Boston explosion that connected the leads seven years ago. Now that Ha Ran (Lee Sung Kyung) has accepted Woo Chan’s (Chae Jong Hyeop) offer of a “three-month trial neighborhood friend” relationship, viewers are ready to see if this careful experiment can bloom into real love.
When Exactly Will Episode 5 and 6 Release?
In Your Radiant Season episode 5 release date is scheduled for Friday, March 6, 2026. The following day, episode 6 will air on Saturday, March 7, 2026 . Both episodes will broadcast at their regular time slot of 9:50 PM Korea Standard Time (KST).
For international viewers, the release timing depends on your location. The drama streams globally on Disney+ shortly after the Korean broadcast. Here is the approximate release schedule for different regions:
- USA (East Coast): Friday/Saturday, March 6-7, 7:50 AM EST
- USA (West Coast): Friday/Saturday, March 6-7, 4:50 AM PST
- United Kingdom: Friday/Saturday, March 6-7, 12:50 PM GMT
- Canada: Friday/Saturday, March 6-7, 7:50 AM EST (Toronto) / 4:50 AM PST (Vancouver)
- Australia: Friday/Saturday, March 6-7, 11:50 PM AEDT (Sydney/Melbourne)
- India: Friday/Saturday, March 6-7, 6:20 PM IST
- Indonesia: Friday/Saturday, March 6-7, 7:50 PM WIB
The 12-episode series airs every Friday and Saturday on MBC in South Korea. For viewers in Southeast Asia including Indonesia, the show is available on Disney+ Hotstar . Other regions can access the series through Disney+’s local platforms.
What Just Happened in Episodes 3 and 4?
Before diving into what comes next, it helps to understand where the characters currently stand. Episode 3 revealed more about Seonu Chan’s painful past. He grew up under his father’s strict control after his mother passed away. His mother loved art, and Chan carries guilt and loss because of that connection. Seven years ago, just when he was about to give up everything, a message from Ha Ran arrived saying, “You saved me.” That simple text became his reason to keep living .
Episode 3 also brought major developments in the Nana household. The youngest sister Song Ha Dam (Oh Ye Joo) shocked her family by announcing her plan to marry her boyfriend Cha Yu Gyeom (Kim Tae Young), even before taking her college entrance exam. This unexpected news created tension but also showed different approaches to love across generations .
The most important moment came when Ha Ran finally opened up. After years of building walls to protect herself from more pain, she admitted to Chan that she lost her family and her boyfriend Kang Hyuk Chan. She confessed she became afraid of getting close to anyone. The walls she built to stay safe ended up trapping her alone in her own winter .
In a touching response, Chan shared his own scars and offered to find a way forward together. This conversation marked the first time their emotional seasons touched. By the end of episode 4, Ha Ran asked Chan if his offer for a “three-month neighborhood friend trial” was still valid. She requested, “Teach me how to escape winter.” Chan eagerly accepted, saying, “Then can I openly be nice to you now?” .
What to Expect in In Your Radiant Season Episode 5 and 6
With Ha Ran’s guard finally coming down, episodes 5 and 6 will likely focus on the early days of their newly defined relationship. The “trial friendship” gives both characters a safe space to explore their feelings without the pressure of a formal romance. For Ha Ran, who lost her boyfriend seven years ago, this setup allows her to slowly trust again.
Lee Sung Kyung’s character faces a difficult internal conflict. She agreed to let Chan be nice to her, but old habits of pushing people away do not disappear overnight. Expect to see moments where she instinctively pulls back, only to realize Chan is still there waiting. The drama has done excellent work showing her trauma through small details—the way she watches her family leave the house, her hollow gaze, her controlled expressions . These behaviors will not vanish just because she agreed to try.
For Chae Jong Hyeop’s character, the upcoming episodes show him actively working to break down Ha Ran’s remaining walls . He already proved his patience by waiting seven years to find her again. Now that she agreed to let him close, he will likely shower her with consistent warmth and attention. His character lives life like summer vacation—bright, energetic, and fully present. This contrast with Ha Ran’s winter personality creates the “radiant chemistry” viewers have praised .
However, a dark cloud looms over this developing connection. Episode 3 ended with a concerning sign about Chan’s health. A sudden bright headlight triggered a hearing abnormality symptom . The accident seven years ago already cost him hearing in one ear and left scars on his body . If his condition worsens, it could threaten the fragile peace he finally found with Ha Ran.
The Supporting Stories to Watch
The Nana household continues to face its own challenges. Grandmother Kim Na Na (Lee Mi Sook) runs Nana Atelier with an iron hand but shows unexpected calm regarding Ha Dam’s marriage announcement . Her own storyline involves a rekindled connection with childhood first love Park Man Jae (Kang Seok Woo), the warm barista who runs a cozy cafe . This elder romance provides a sweet contrast to the younger couples and suggests that love can bloom at any age.
Middle sister Song Ha Young (Han Ji Hyun) works as a junior designer at Nana Atelier. She is the cheerful mediator between strict grandmother and guarded eldest sister . Her budding romance with grandmother’s assistant Yoon Tae Seok adds another layer of heart to the family drama .
The youngest, Song Ha Dam, remains a wild card. Despite her young age, she is described as the most mature of the three sisters . Her sudden marriage declaration will likely create ripples throughout the coming episodes, forcing the family to confront how they deal with love and loss.
Why Viewers Love This Drama
The first two episodes received strong ratings, with episode 1 peaking at 5.4 percent viewership during key moments . Critics praise the show for balancing familiar romance tropes with genuine emotional depth. The cinematography deserves special mention—many scenes are beautifully shot, using seasonal imagery to reflect the characters’ inner worlds .
Lee Sung Kyung’s performance has drawn particular attention. She wore 15 different outfits in the first episode alone, visually establishing her character’s position in the fashion world . More importantly, she skillfully portrays the stark contrast between the lively young Ha Ran from seven years ago and the cold, guarded woman she became. Her hollow gaze and subdued delivery communicate years of pain without excessive words.
Chae Jong Hyeop continues to prove why he is one of the most sought-after young actors in romance dramas. He expresses turmoil, confusion, and suppressed emotion through his eyes alone . His character carries deep scars but faces his fears with courage, making him both sympathetic and admirable.
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How to Watch In Your Radiant Season Outside Korea
For international viewers, Disney+ holds the exclusive streaming rights for In Your Radiant Season in most territories . This includes the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, India, and multiple Southeast Asian countries. Indonesian viewers can access the drama through Disney+ Hotstar with local language subtitles .
The show releases new episodes within hours of the Korean broadcast. For the best experience, viewers should check their local Disney+ interface, as release times may vary slightly by region. The platform typically updates content at midnight Pacific Time, which aligns with the morning broadcast in Korea.
With six episodes still to come, the story has plenty of room to develop. The central mystery of what exactly happened during the Boston explosion remains partially unresolved. Chan lost memory of that time, and Ha Ran believed she was communicating with someone else entirely. As fragments of the past resurface, both characters must piece together the truth while building their present connection.
The drama’s title refers to the season each character currently inhabits. Ha Ran remains trapped in winter, while Chan lives in summer. Their challenge is to find a shared season where both can thrive. Episodes 5 and 6 will show the first real steps of that journey.
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