The romantic K-drama Yumi’s Cells Season 3 is preparing to say goodbye. Fans who have followed Kim Go-eun‘s journey through love and heartbreak will soon see how her story ends. The show has only two episodes left to wrap up the complicated romance between Yumi and her editor, Soon-rok (played by Kim Jae-won).
The series has been a hit for TVING. During its second week of release, from April 20 to April 26, the show ranked first in paid subscribers on the platform. The finale is expected to bring in even more viewers who want to see if this age-gap love story gets a happy ending.
Yumi’s Cells Season 3 Episodes 7 and 8 Release Date and Time
Yumi’s Cells Season 3 episodes 7 and 8 will release on Monday, May 4, 2026. This marks the end of the eight-episode season. The schedule is different depending on where you watch.
For fans in South Korea, TVING drops both episodes at the same time. International viewers on streaming platforms like Viki will also get both episodes on May 4. However, if you watch the show on the traditional cable channel tvN, the schedule is different. Episode 7 airs on Monday, and episode 8 airs on Tuesday at 8:50 PM KST.
Here is a simple breakdown of release times for global audiences:
- South Korea (TVING): May 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM KST
- USA East Coast (Viki / HBO Max): May 4, 2026 at approximately 3:00 AM ET
- UK (Viki / HBO Max): May 4, 2026 at approximately 8:00 AM GMT
- India (Viki): May 4, 2026 at approximately 12:30 PM IST
- Australia (Viki / HBO Max): May 4, 2026 at approximately 5:00 PM AEST
Note: Subtitles on Viki can sometimes take a few hours to be fully completed, so viewers may need to check back later in the day.
Where to Stream the Yumi’s Cells Season 3 Finale Episodes
Fans can watch the conclusion of Yumi’s Cells Season 3 on several platforms depending on their location. In South Korea, the show is a TVING original. For international audiences, the main streaming homes are Viki and HBO Max, though availability varies by country.
Viewers should check their local app stores to confirm if the show is available in their region. TVING is restricted to South Korea only. Viki offers the widest availability for Asian drama fans across the globe.
Recap of Yumi’s Cells Season 3 Episodes 5 and 6
Before the finale arrives, here is what happened in Yumi’s Cells Season 3 latest episodes released on April 27.
The tension between Yumi and Soon-rok reached a breaking point. Soon-rok, who is usually very professional, started showing jealousy when another writer named Joo-ho (played by Choi Daningre) got close to Yumi. Despite trying to set up boundaries, Soon-rok cancelled a blind date and followed Yumi.
Things got physical when Soon-rok got into a small fight with Joo-ho. In a moment of raw emotion, Soon-rok finally confessed, “No matter what, I think I like you, writer.”
This confession was a major turning point. For the entire season, Soon-rok tried to keep his work and personal life separate. In that moment, that wall finally fell down.
“I think I like you, writer.” — Soon-rok (Kim Jae-won) confesses to Yumi in Episode 6.
Meanwhile, inside Yumi’s head, the battle between her Love Cell and her Writer Cell continues. The Writer Cell became the Prime Cell (the boss of her emotions) when Yumi gave up on romance to focus on her career. But Soon-rok woke up the Love Cell, causing chaos in the “cell village”.
Fans online have been debating which cell should be in charge. Some viewers feel sad that the Writer Cell is getting pushed aside after helping Yumi succeed for so long. Others are happy to see Love return to Yumi’s life.
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What to Expect in the Yumi’s Cells Season 3 Final Episodes
With only two episodes left, the show must decide Yumi’s fate. The confession has happened, but the story is not finished yet. Both Yumi and Soon-rok now know they like each other. The question is whether they can actually make a relationship work.
Yumi has a history of picking men who are not right for her. From Goo Woong (Ahn Bo-hyun) to Yoo Babi (Park Jin-young), her love life has been full of goodbyes. Season 3 is billed as the final chapter of her story, so viewers expect closure.
Will Soon-rok be Yumi’s last love, or will she choose to be happy alone with her writing career? The finale will also likely show the final state of her cells. If Yumi finds peace, her “Cell Village” may finally be at rest.
The release schedule for the final episodes is as follows:
- Episode 7: May 4, 2026
- Episode 8 (Finale): May 4, 2026
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