Can This Love Be Translated?- Episodes 5-6
Chasing Clovers, Aurora Skies, and Tangled Feelings
Episode 5 of Can This Love Be Translated? felt like a delicate balancing act between joy, tension, and the quiet pull of unresolved emotions. The episode starts with Hiro and Mu-hee exploring Canada, doing all sorts of fun activities. Mu-hee’s cheerful, radiant energy seems to surprise Hiro at every turn, and even Nanami notices it, she says Mu-hee looks like she’s genuinely enjoying a date with someone she likes. There’s a small, sweet moment when Mu-hee finds a four-leaf clover, and both Hiro and Ho-jin are silently watching her, each in their own way.
As the sun sets, Mu-hee marvels at the view, remarking that it’s the most beautiful sunset she’s seen since she isn’t watching it alone. But the mood shifts when she learns Producer Kim had to leave for an emergency, lowering the chances of seeing the aurora borealis. With the next day’s shoot canceled, she and Yong-u have a quiet dinner and drink, but her thoughts keep drifting to Ho-jin. When he returns from a bookstore, she tries on his glasses to see the world from his perspective, and the scene that follows is full of gentle humor and connection: they’re locked out of their rooms, and end up talking through the night until Mu-hee finally falls asleep.
The next morning, their little adventure continues at a farmer’s market. Mu-hee tells Ho-jin about her goal of finding seven four-leaf clovers, hoping it will lead them to the northern lights. Ho-jin, ever skeptical, can’t help but be drawn into her optimism. But complications arise when Ho-jin meets Ji-seon, who’s replacing Producer Kim. Mu-hee arrives shortly after and is disheartened to see her there. Meanwhile, Hiro decides to behave more coldly, trying not to lead Mu-hee on, while Do Ra-mi, as usual, keeps tormenting Mu-hee with her insecurities, even manipulating her into asking Ji-seon about her wedding.
The tension between past and present is palpable. Ho-jin presses Ji-seon about her wedding, and a flashback reminds us of the complicated history with Jin-suk, adding another layer of emotional strain. Hiro, oblivious to most of Mu-hee’s words, still notices the subtle change in her mood. Dinner that night reveals more of the tangled emotions: Ji-seon is pushing her wedding back for the show, and Ho-jin’s struggle to move on is framed beautifully when he compares lingering feelings to a horror movie that won’t end.
Mu-hee tries to console him, encouraging him to let someone protect him, only to be met with his honesty: he’s tried before, and it hasn’t worked. Their exchange is sharp, tender, and bittersweet, Mu-hee calls him out, upset, and walks away, leaving an emotional weight lingering over the episode.
The following day, under the northern lights, the tension finally starts to resolve. Ho-jin is briefly delayed by a minor accident, leaving Nanami to interpret for the actors, but the aurora borealis eventually lights up the sky just as he returns. Ho-jin reveals that he even found a seventh four-leaf clover, tying together the symbolic journey of hope, luck, and persistence. Mu-hee asks him to stay a little longer to enjoy the view, a quiet, intimate moment that felt earned after the day’s ups and downs. A final, almost whimsical scene shows Ho-jin using his phone torch to look for a four-leaf clover while his driver chats with another, leaving a gentle sense of continuity and anticipation for what comes next.
Kisses, Confessions, and the Tension of the Unspoken
Episode 6 of Can This Love Be Translated? was full of the kind of quiet, emotional tension that makes your heart ache and your stomach flutter at the same time. The episode opens with a breathtaking scene of Mu-hee and Ho-jin watching the aurora borealis together. Mu-hee can’t help but hope, just a little, that the fantasy of being with Ho-jin could somehow become reality. She wants to leave before the light fades, but the scene lingers on both of them, capturing a bittersweet mix of hope and restraint.
Meanwhile, the drama with Ji-seon and Jin-suk continues in the background. Yong-u confronts Ji-seon about fidelity, and she claims to have cheated, then admits she hasn’t. The whole exchange is confusing but intentionally so, showing just how messy adult relationships can be. Ho-jin comes up in the conversation, and it’s clear Ji-seon still has some lingering feelings for him, adding another layer of tension for everyone involved.
Back with Mu-hee, there’s a mix of humor and sweetness as she gushes about Hiro’s dimples, much to Ho-jin’s annoyance. The team encounters some logistical issues, giving Mu-hee and Ho-jin more time together. A particularly charming moment is when Ho-jin tries to take Mu-hee to a waterfall but they end up at a lake instead. In a spontaneous, unguarded moment, Mu-hee kisses Ho-jin, but immediately pulls back, blaming Do Ra-mi for making her do it. The combination of surprise, longing, and embarrassment makes the scene feel wonderfully real.
Later, the group plays competitive games, and Ho-jin ensures his team wins while Hiro buys drinks for everyone, showing that beneath his cool exterior, he’s paying attention to Mu-hee. Ji-seon continues to complicate matters behind the scenes, while subtle flashes of past memories and conversations with Ho-jin remind us how long he’s carried his feelings.
The tension peaks when Mu-hee leaves for the airport, worried about Ho-jin’s upcoming conversation with Ji-seon. A series of miscommunications and overlapping memories bring Mu-hee to a painful realization: she had been trying to make Ho-jin like her, but now believes it’s too late. Ho-jin’s reaction is equally charged, he’s upset, admitting he wanted to be with her until this very conversation, showing just how carefully both of them have been tiptoeing around their true feelings.
A beautiful flashback later highlights how Ho-jin acknowledges the brighter side Mu-hee has brought to his life, even if their timing keeps working against them. In the present, Mu-hee returns to the airport in tears, while Hiro notices her unspoken melancholy. The episode closes two weeks later in Seoul, with Mu-hee at a live concert and Ho-jin translating for the Italian composer, leaving the audience caught between hope, tension, and curiosity about what comes next.
DramaZen's Opinion
Clovers, Auroras, and Hearts in Suspense
Watching Episodes 5 and 6 felt like riding a wave of quiet tension and tender moments that snuck up on me without me even realizing it. These two episodes balanced adventure, humor, and emotional depth in a way that made me feel completely invested in the characters’ lives.
Episode 5 charmed me right away with Mu-hee’s bright, unguarded energy in Canada. She was radiant and cheerful, and I found myself smiling along with her, even as I watched Hiro and Ho-jin quietly observing her from afar. The four-leaf clovers and the hunt for the northern lights weren’t just cute plot devices, they felt symbolic of hope, luck, and the small ways people try to take control of their destinies. I loved the little moments that made me laugh, like Mu-hee wearing Ho-jin’s glasses and their hilarious lock-out mishap, but I also felt the tension when Ji-seon appeared unexpectedly. I could feel Mu-hee’s disappointment, her hopes and insecurities, and I couldn’t help but root for her while also understanding Ho-jin’s hesitations. That final scene under the aurora borealis was breathtaking, not just visually, but emotionally. I felt like I was standing there with them, sharing that quiet, magical moment.
Episode 6 deepened all of those emotions in such a compelling way. The lake scene, where Mu-hee instinctively kisses Ho-jin before pulling back in shock, had me holding my breath. That small, impulsive gesture carried so much weight, it was funny, awkward, and heart-stopping all at once. The way the episode explored the push-and-pull between them made me feel the tension physically; I was as anxious, hopeful, and uncertain as Mu-hee was. I loved seeing how Ho-jin struggled with his own feelings while trying to maintain his role as an interpreter and a protector. The flashbacks and Do Ra-mi’s taunting reminded me how layered Mu-hee’s emotions are, and how much she’s been trying to reconcile her feelings for Ho-jin.
By the airport scene and the conversation about Ji-seon, I felt my heart in knots. There’s this bittersweet, almost painful realism in how both Mu-hee and Ho-jin tiptoe around their true feelings, they want to connect, but timing and pride keep getting in the way. And yet, the show finds little moments of hope and intimacy: the aurora, the clovers, the shared music, the quiet drives together, they make these episodes feel like they’re celebrating connection even amidst confusion.
Watching these episodes made me feel fully present with the characters. I laughed, I teared up a little, and I was constantly on the edge of my seat, waiting to see if they’d finally admit what’s in their hearts. It’s the kind of storytelling that feels personal and intimate, and I found myself thinking about the characters long after each episode ended. If Episodes 5 and 6 are any indication, this show is going to continue delivering emotional depth, subtle humor, and the kind of romantic tension that keeps me glued to the screen.
