‘Kiss Me For Nothing’ Ep.5 Stills: Jang Ki-yong & Ahn Eun-jin Showcase Heart-Fluttering Chemistry
SBS’s Wednesday–Thursday series ‘Kiss Me For Nothing!’ released new stills for Episode 5 on November 26, highlighting the growing romantic tension between Jang Ki-yong and Ahn Eun-jin. Korean media note that the drama is expected to continue its strong ratings momentum with a deeper emotional focus in this episode.
Korean outlets report that the series has set new personal best ratings for two consecutive episodes and ranked in the global Top 2 on Netflix’s Non-English weekly chart (Nov 17–23). With Episode 5 marking a key turning point in the leads’ relationship, industry watchers expect another spike in attention.
Following their accidental first kiss, both characters develop feelings but are unable to express them due to personal circumstances. Go Da-rim goes undercover as a young mother for work, only to unexpectedly reunite with Gong Ji-hyeok, now her team leader. Episode 5 continues their mutual secret crush and is expected to deliver a meaningful emotional shift.
The newly released stills show the leads surrounded by clear skies and greenery, creating a warm and serene tone. Gong Ji-hyeok’s wistful gaze contrasts with Go Da-rim’s gentle smile, capturing their emotional push-and-pull. In another photo, Da-rim snaps a picture of Ji-hyeok, who responds with a charming cheek-heart gesture and a shy grin—one of the most talked-about moments among fans.
The production team commented, “In Episode 5, the romantic chemistry between Jang Ki-yong and Ahn Eun-jin will fully bloom. Their gazes and interactions will make viewers’ hearts race.” They added that the episode revisits the warmth viewers felt during the Jeju Island arc, offering a long-awaited emotional expansion.
Episode 5 of ‘Kiss Me For Nothing’ airs on November 26 at 9 p.m. KST on SBS, followed by global availability on Netflix.
【KStarLoud Analysis】In terms of positioning, ‘Kiss Me For Nothing’ sits in a strategic “prime-time + global Netflix” combo: SBS’s midweek slot anchors domestic ratings while Netflix’s Non-English chart extends its reach abroad. The Episode 5 stills purposely highlight parks, natural light, and casual outfits, toning down workplace and family stress to refocus on how the leads behave when they’re alone together. That shift not only delivers the “sweetness boost” many rom-com viewers expect, but also marks a structural move from the set-up phase into a deeper emotional arc. For the relatively new pairing of Jang Ki-yong and Ahn Eun-jin, this round of stills and previews reframes the drama from a simple high-concept romance into a character-driven story that sells their eye contact and chemistry. If upcoming episodes can maintain this level of emotional pacing through confessions and conflicts, ‘Kiss Me For Nothing’ is well-positioned to become one of the season’s signature romance titles—light and easy to watch, but not hollow.