No Gain No Love Episode 12: Release date and time, what to expect from the finale and more

No Gain No Love is one of South Korea's most popular romantic comedies and it's finale is arriving soon! What do they plan? Well, get ready to know what to expect as anticipation rises from all corners of the world.

The show stars Shin Min-a and Kim Young-dae, who have become fan-favourites since its premiere on 26 August 2024. Finale episode 12 is scheduled for October 1, 2024. Viewers are excited to see what happens, but there is a certain amount of tension building as the story ends. This article will address all you need to know about No Gain No Love Episode 12.

South Korean fans will be the first to know where Son Hae-young and Kim Ji-wook's story leads; however, international viewers won't have to wait for long.

No Gain No Love Episode 12 release date and time

No Gain No Love's final episode is scheduled to air on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 8:50 PM KST. View it internationally on Amazon Prime Video in select regions.

The time of the airing will differ according to region:

Region	Release Time
U.S. Pacific Time (PT)	4:50 AM
U.S. Mountain Time (MT)	5:50 AM
U.S. Central Time (CT)	6:50 AM
U.S. Eastern Time (ET)	7:50 AM
UK	3:50 PM GMT
Central European Time (CET)	4:50 PM
India	5:20 PM IST
Gulf Standard Time (GST)	6:50 PM
China Standard Time (CST)	10:50 PM
Japan Standard Time (JST)	11:50 PM
Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)	1:50 AM (next day)

The final episode should be around 1 hour and 4 minutes, the same as previous episodes. Soon after the episode drops, subtitles in multiple languages will be offered, so fans can watch the series on the same day it is released.

What to expect from No Gain No Love Episode 12?

The central story is going to be concluded with Episode 12. It will be all about the weird relationship of Son Hae-young and Kim Ji-wook. For the most part, their pretend marriage, which was initially designed to facilitate Hae-young's promotion in her office has somehow turned into something much more serious.

Kim Ji-wook, with Kim Young-dae at the helm, fights his inner demons. In the case of Son Hae-young, played by Shin Min-a, is fighting her notion of love vs. sensibility. As reported by Greg Wheeler from Review Geek, Episode 12 settles the question: will Hae-young and Ji-wook carry on in their romance?

The question that hovers over this couple is whether they will hold on together or drift into their separate lives and discover the entire marriage was, from its beginning, a bargain. Wheeler warns that the final No Gain No Love episode is a way to give a kick to the two characters, who now face their true feelings.

Most interestingly, though, viewers are keen to know how the subplots will be concluded, particularly the ones concerning third-generation chaebol Bok Gyu-Hyeon: played by Lee Sang-yi, and web novelist Nam Ja-yeon, played by Han Ji-Hyun. They have played significant roles in propelling Hae-young and Ji-work closer. The ending is set to give them a suitable conclusion too.

A brief recap of what No Gain No Love is about

No Gain No Love is a romantic comedy about Son Hae-young, an ambitious woman obsessed with calculations for "profit" and "loss" in all areas of her life. To avoid financial and emotional "losses," she concocts a plan to marry Kim Ji-wook, a part-time convenience store worker with a strong sense of justice.

The two characters draw into an unlikely alliance, but what initially is a marriage of convenience, soon morphs into something more. The plot rides rollercoaster after rollercoaster of emotional twists, humor, and surprising vulnerability.

Meanwhile, the contrast between Hae-young's coldest and most calculating personality with Ji-wook's warmth and kindness keeps viewers on tenterhooks. With more episodes, their situations became challenging, causing these two to reconsider their priorities and feelings.

Fans see love, sacrifice, and introspection as they seek to overcome challenges. The premise of the marriage based on avoiding losses instead of gains is something that resonated with viewers and is unique in the K-drama space.

Where to watch No Gain No Love?

Shin Min-a in a still from the K-drama (Image via TVN)

In South Korea, No Gain No Love will be broadcast on TVN on October 1, 2024, at 8:50 PM KST. This episode will become available for international viewers to stream on Amazon Prime Video in some regions after it is aired in South Korea.

The show will be out with subtitles within weeks of the broadcast, and fans across the globe will get to see how this cozy and warm-hearted romance will end.