ABO Desire episode 5 release date and time: When and where to stream the viral Chinese BL drama everyone's talking about online
Whether you're watching for the steamy dynamics between Sheng Shaoyou and Hua Yong or the layered world-building that mixes science fiction with corporate scheming, Desire doesn't hold back. With Episode 5 around the corner, fans are gearing up for more secrets, more heartbreak, and possibly even some long-awaited answers.
What is ABO Desire about?
ABO Desire takes place in a world transformed by a virus that split society into distinct secondary genders—Alphas, Betas, Omegas, and a rare group called Enigmas. These classifications affect everything from one's instincts to social status. The story follows Sheng Shaoyou, a dominant S-class Alpha with major family baggage, and Hua Yong, a sly intern who appears to be an Omega but is actually hiding his true identity as an Enigma. From covert deals to emotional confrontations, their cat-and-mouse tension keeps viewers locked in.
ABO Desire Episode 1-4 recap
The first four episodes are a slow burn with tension layered like a well-structured lie. It all begins with Hua Yong stepping into Sheng Shaoyou's corporate orbit as a seemingly harmless Omega intern, only to quickly stir suspicion and attraction in equal measure. Meanwhile, secondary characters like Gao Tu and Shen Wen Lang bring in their own complications, especially as Gao Tu's suppressed Omega status starts causing physical instability. Emotional stakes rise as Gao Tu and Wen Lang try to make sense of their growing connection, while Shaoyou struggles to define his own feelings for Hua Yong. The fourth episode ends with a strained truce between Shaoyou and Hua Yong, but right when things seem to settle, a rut hits—and with it, a painful rejection that could change everything.
What to expect in ABO Desire Episode 5
ABO Desire Episode 5 is when things get a little chaotic as Gao Tu's overuse of suppressants starts taking a serious toll, triggering unstable pheromone responses that push him to a breaking point. At the same time, Shaoyou and Hua Yong's relationship takes a brief turn for the better as they seemingly reconcile. But just as fans get a whiff of progress, Hua Yong unexpectedly enters a rut. When Shaoyou offers him a permanent bond as a way to help, Hua Yong rejects it and vanishes, leaving Shaoyou desperate, confused, and more determined than ever to uncover Hua Yong's true identity. It's the kind of episode that flips dynamics and throws characters straight into emotional limbo.
ABO Desire Episode 5 release date & time
ABO Desire Episode 5 is officially scheduled to drop on Saturday, July 26, 2025, on streaming platforms like iQIYI, Youku, WeTV, Bilibili, and GagaOOLala. Here's when you can catch it, based on your time zone:
China / Hong Kong / Taiwan:Saturday, July 26, at 8:00 PM CST (GMT+8)(Available on iQIYI, Youku, WeTV, and GagaOOLala)
Philippines / Malaysia / Singapore:Saturday, July 26, at 8:00 PM PHT/MYT/SGT(Streaming via GagaOOLala and iQIYI)
Indonesia (Jakarta):Saturday, July 26, at 7:00 PM WIB
Thailand / Vietnam:Saturday, July 26, at 7:00 PM ICT
India:Saturday, July 26, at 5:30 PM IST(Via GagaOOLala and Plex with subs)
United Kingdom:Saturday, July 26, at 1:00 PM BST
Central Europe (France, Germany, etc.):Saturday, July 26, at 2:00 PM CEST
United States:
Eastern Time (ET): Saturday, July 26 at 8:00 AM
Pacific Time (PT): Saturday, July 26 at 5:00 AM
Australia:
AEST (Sydney): Saturday, July 26 at 10:00 PM
Global listing on Plex:Friday, July 25 (UTC-based timestamp), but available to stream locally from July 26 depending on region
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