At A Distance, Spring Is Green (2021) Episode 5 Apr 2026

Joon searches for specific healthy foods for Soo-Hyun and brings them to his room, showing a rare moment of selfless care.

Critics and viewers noted that this episode marks where the show moves beyond typical campus romance into a . It explores how Soo-Hyun's poverty isn't just a "misfortune" but a mental health trauma that makes him envious of those who can enjoy their youth. Meanwhile, Joon's "puppy-dog" persona is exposed as a mask for a kid who was belittled and abused, making his attempt to "ace the So Bin test" feel more like a desperate reach for safety than a game. At a Distance, Spring is Green (2021) Episode 5

Confronts his brother Joon-Wan for files; is told not to come home. Domestic abuse and parental abandonment. Joon searches for specific healthy foods for Soo-Hyun