Walking on Thin Ice Episode 5 Drops Soon: Release Time and Where to Watch
Walking on Thin Ice ramps up the peril as Episode 5 hits KBS2 exclusively on October 4, 2025 at 9:20 PM KST, with streams on Wavve, Kocowa, and more shortly after. Kang Eun-soo and Lee Kyung face escalating threats from all sides as the tension tightens.
Heads up if you are hooked on Walking on Thin Ice: Episode 5 is up next, and the noose is tightening for both our leads and anyone trying to keep their conscience clean. Here is the when/where/why-you-should-care, plus a quick catch-up from last week.
When it drops
Episode 5 premieres Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 9:20 PM KST on KBS2. Expect the streaming versions to hit shortly after the broadcast. The episode runs about 70 minutes.
Programming note: the show airs every Saturday and Sunday on KBS2, 12 episodes total. We are creeping up on the midpoint, with the finale slated for October 26, 2025.
Where to watch
South Korea: live on KBS2 at 9:20 PM KST, then on Wavve the same day (also in select Asian regions).
International: Kocowa and Viki will carry the episode after it airs in Korea. Kocowa is primarily for North and South America; Viki is available in select regions and offers English subtitles. All platforms require a subscription, though new-user trials may be floating around. Streams are in HD. Usual caveat applies: exact drop times can wiggle a bit by region.
Global timing cheat sheet (broadcast in Korea, then expected streaming availability)
- South Korea (KST): 9:20 PM (live on KBS2)
- United States (EDT): 11:00 AM
- United States (PDT): 8:00 AM
- United Kingdom (BST): 3:00 PM
- Europe (CEST): 4:00 PM
- India (IST): 8:30 PM
- Australia (AEST): 1:00 AM on October 5
Who is in the mix
Lee Young-ae (Jewel in the Palace), Kim Young-kwang (Call It Love), and Park Yong-woo (Blood Rain) lead the cast. The show has quickly turned into one of KBS2’s buzziest current dramas, mostly because it keeps tightening the screws episode by episode.
Previously on Episode 4
Eun-soo seriously considered turning herself in, but Kyung talked her into staying the course until they stack up 200 million won. That uneasy alliance got stress-tested when a drug deal imploded. Eun-soo ended up in a chase that could have gone very bad if Kyung had not intervened. Meanwhile, Detective Tae-gu, Kyeong-do, and their team dug up evidence that points straight at Eun-soo, and her daughter Su-ah has started clocking the sudden cash flow. Not great for anyone trying to look normal.
What Episode 5 is setting up
More close calls, more bad options. Eun-soo and Kyung are trying to survive the criminal underworld while the official investigation inches closer and their personal lives crack under the pressure. Expect the show to lean into the action and suspense as they try to stay ahead of both the cops and their own choices.
The essentials at a glance
Episode: 5 (Season 1)
Date and time: Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 9:20 PM KST
Broadcast: KBS2 (Korea)
Streaming: Wavve (Korea, select Asian regions), Kocowa (primarily North and South America), Viki (select regions)
Runtime: about 1 hour 10 minutes
If you are into crime thrillers that actually escalate, this one remains a must-watch. Set a reminder, refresh your app a few minutes after broadcast, and you should be good to go.