# Joseon’s Baddest Villain Is Back — My Royal Nemesis Episodes 5 & 6 Release Date, Time & What To Expect

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Published: 2026-05-17  
Updated: 2026-05-17  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

If you’ve already binged the first four episodes of *My Royal Nemesis* and found yourself refreshing Netflix at midnight — you’re not alone. This SBS rom-com has quietly become one of the hottest K-dramas of 2026, and episodes 5 & 6 are right around the corner.

### When Do My Royal Nemesis Episodes 5 & 6 Release?

Episode 5 drops on **Friday, May 22, 2026**, and Episode 6 on **Saturday, May 23**, both airing on SBS at 9:50 PM KST. For Indian viewers, that’s **8:30 PM IST**, and for US viewers, **11:00 AM ET**. [The Review Geek](https://www.thereviewgeek.com/myroyalnemesis-e5releasedate/)

| Detail | Episode 5 | Episode 6 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Air Date | Friday, May 22 | Saturday, May 23 |
| KST | 9:50 PM | 9:50 PM |
| IST | 8:30 PM | 8:30 PM |
| ET | 11:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| Streaming | Netflix + SBS | Netflix + SBS |

English subtitles land almost instantly on Netflix, so international fans won’t be left waiting long.

### My Royal Nemesis Recap: Where We Left Off

[*My Royal Nemesis*](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Royal_Nemesis) follows **Kang Dan-shim**, a cunning Joseon royal concubine who is poisoned and executed — only for her soul to enter the body of modern-day struggling actress **Shin Seo-ri**. She then clashes repeatedly with cold chaebol heir **Cha Se-gye**, the arrogant heir to one of South Korea’s biggest companies, with hints that he could be a reincarnation of someone from her past life.

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![My Royal Nemesis](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/myrsrsrooo.jpg)

### What to Expect in Episodes 5 & 6

In the Episode 5 preview, Se-gye decides to actively woo Kang — showering her with flowers and gifts. She, naturally, tells him to stop being clingy. Meanwhile, her acting career seems to be taking off, and a mysterious woman asks Se-gye to call her. In the Joseon flashbacks, Prince Cheongheon offers Kang flowers, causing her heart to flutter — suggesting her emotional walls are finally starting to crack.

### How Is the Show Performing?

The series ranked **#1 on Netflix’s Top 10 Non-English shows globally** in its first week, clocking 3.9 million views between May 4–10, and landed in the Top 10 in 44 countries — spanning Korea, Japan, the Philippines, Thailand, Greece, Brazil, and Mexico. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Royal_Nemesis)

| Metric | Result |
| --- | --- |
| Netflix Global Rank (Week 1) | #1 Non-English Show |
| Countries in Top 10 | 44+ |
| Views (May 4–10) | 3.9 Million |
| Total Episodes | 14 |
| Finale Date | June 20, 2026 |

### Why Everyone Is Talking About Lim Ji-yeon

Critics have praised Lim Ji-yeon as the *“true anchor”* of the drama, with her performance balancing slapstick comedy, emotional depth, and romantic tension without making the fantasy feel exaggerated or cartoonish. She’s essentially making a historically vilified Joseon figure feel deeply human — and that’s no small feat.

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### FAQs

### **Q: Where can I watch *My Royal Nemesis* Episodes 5 & 6 outside Korea?**

 A: Both episodes stream globally on Netflix with English subtitles available almost immediately after the Korean broadcast.

### **Q: How many episodes does *My Royal Nemesis* have in total?**

A: The series has 14 episodes total, releasing two per week every Friday and Saturday, with the finale set for June 20, 2026.