Garden of May Chapter 2 will be released next Thursday, May 21, 2026. The official Korean release is on Ridibooks, with the manhwa launching on May 19, 2026 (KST).
If you have been following this series, you know this manhwa is a Josei/Romance fantasy built on debt, arranged marriage, and scandal. The story follows Vanessa Siren Somerset, who inherited enormous debt and a marriage arrangement after her parents’ death. Her greedy uncle wanted to sell her off as the elderly Earl’s new wife, so she needed a scandal to break the engagement. A “gardener” named Theodore appeared as the perfect match to create that scandal.
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Why Garden of May Chapter 2 Matters
The manhwa is brand new, having launched on May 19, 2026 (Tuesday) on Ridibooks, with only Chapter 1 currently available. Chapter 2 is titled “The Forgotten Field” and is expected to release next Thursday, May 21. The series is written by Seo Dam-yeon (서다운) and is categorized as Josei/Romance with fantasy and alternate history elements.
What makes Chapter 2 so critical? As the second chapter, it will continue introducing Vanessa and Theodore’s relationship and the scandal plot that drives the story forward. This early chapter will establish the core romance and fantasy dynamics.
Garden of May Chapter 2 Spoilers
The manhwa is a Josei Romance/Fantasy based on the original web novel.
The Scandal Plan
The core premise revolves around Vanessa needing a terrible scandal to break her engagement to the elderly Earl. Theodore, the mysterious “gardener” with an arrogant, love-skeptical personality, appears as the perfect match to help create that scandal.
Theodore’s Character
Theodore Liam Battenberg has black hair, blue eyes, and beauty so exquisite it’s almost sacred. He’s an arrogant man skeptical of love who knows Vanessa mistakes him for her childhood friend but lets it be. Chapter 2 will likely continue building this dynamic between them.
Garden of May Chapter 2 Global Release Date & Times
The official Korean release for In the Garden of May Chapter 2 is expected next Thursday, May 21, 2026 on Ridibooks:
| Region | Time Zone | Release Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🇰🇷 Korea (Source) | KST (UTC+9) | Thu May 21, 10:00 PM |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | JST (UTC+9) | Thu May 21, 10:00 PM |
| 🇦🇺 Australia (Sydney) | AEST (UTC+10) | Thu May 21, 11:00 PM |
| 🇦🇺 Australia (Perth) | AWST (UTC+8) | Thu May 21, 9:00 PM |
| 🇨🇳 China | CST (UTC+8) | Thu May 21, 9:00 PM |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | PHT (UTC+8) | Thu May 21, 9:00 PM |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | MYT (UTC+8) | Thu May 21, 9:00 PM |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | SGT (UTC+8) | Thu May 21, 9:00 PM |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | HKT (UTC+8) | Thu May 21, 9:00 PM |
| 🇹🇼 Taiwan | CST (UTC+8) | Thu May 21, 9:00 PM |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia (Jakarta) | WIB (UTC+7) | Thu May 21, 8:00 PM |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | ICT (UTC+7) | Thu May 21, 8:00 PM |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | ICT (UTC+7) | Thu May 21, 8:00 PM |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | BST (UTC+6) | Thu May 21, 7:00 PM |
| 🇮🇳 India | IST (UTC+5:30) | Thu May 21, 6:30 PM |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | PKT (UTC+5) | Thu May 21, 6:00 PM |
| 🇸🇷 Suriname | SRT (UTC+3) | Thu May 21, 5:00 PM |
| 🇦🇪 UAE | GST (UTC+4) | Thu May 21, 5:00 PM |
| 🇮🇶 Iraq | AST (UTC+3) | Thu May 21, 4:00 PM |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | AST (UTC+3) | Thu May 21, 4:00 PM |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | AST (UTC+3) | Thu May 21, 4:00 PM |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | AST (UTC+3) | Thu May 21, 4:00 PM |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | TRT (UTC+3) | Thu May 21, 4:00 PM |
| 🇷🇺 Russia (Moscow) | MSK (UTC+3) | Thu May 21, 4:00 PM |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | EET (UTC+2) | Thu May 21, 3:00 PM |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | SAST (UTC+2) | Thu May 21, 3:00 PM |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | CEST (UTC+2) | Thu May 21, 3:00 PM |
| 🇫🇷 France | CEST (UTC+2) | Thu May 21, 3:00 PM |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | CEST (UTC+2) | Thu May 21, 3:00 PM |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | CEST (UTC+2) | Thu May 21, 3:00 PM |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | CEST (UTC+2) | Thu May 21, 3:00 PM |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | CEST (UTC+2) | Thu May 21, 3:00 PM |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | CEST (UTC+2) | Thu May 21, 3:00 PM |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | CEST (UTC+2) | Thu May 21, 3:00 PM |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | CEST (UTC+2) | Thu May 21, 3:00 PM |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | CEST (UTC+2) | Thu May 21, 3:00 PM |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | CEST (UTC+2) | Thu May 21, 3:00 PM |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | EEST (UTC+3) | Thu May 21, 4:00 PM |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | BST (UTC+1) | Thu May 21, 2:00 PM |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | IST (UTC+1) | Thu May 21, 2:00 PM |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | WEST (UTC+1) | Thu May 21, 2:00 PM |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | BRT (UTC-3) | Thu May 21, 10:00 AM |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | ART (UTC-3) | Thu May 21, 10:00 AM |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | CLT (UTC-4) | Thu May 21, 9:00 AM |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | COT (UTC-5) | Thu May 21, 8:00 AM |
| 🇵🇪 Peru | PET (UTC-5) | Thu May 21, 8:00 AM |
| 🇪🇨 Ecuador | ECT (UTC-5) | Thu May 21, 8:00 AM |
| 🇻🇪 Venezuela | VET (UTC-4) | Thu May 21, 9:00 AM |
| 🇺🇾 Uruguay | UYT (UTC-3) | Thu May 21, 10:00 AM |
| 🇨🇦 Canada (Toronto) | EDT (UTC-4) | Thu May 21, 9:00 AM |
| 🇺🇸 USA (East Coast) | EDT (UTC-4) | Thu May 21, 9:00 AM |
| 🇺🇸 USA (Central) | CDT (UTC-5) | Thu May 21, 8:00 AM |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | CST (UTC-6) | Thu May 21, 7:00 AM |
| 🇨🇦 Canada (Vancouver) | PDT (UTC-7) | Thu May 21, 6:00 AM |
| 🇺🇸 USA (West Coast) | PDT (UTC-7) | Thu May 21, 6:00 AM |
| 🇺🇸 USA (Alaska) | AKDT (UTC-8) | Thu May 21, 5:00 AM |
| 🇭🇹 Haiti | EDT (UTC-4) | Thu May 21, 9:00 AM |
| 🇨🇺 Cuba | CDT (UTC-4) | Thu May 21, 9:00 AM |
| 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic | AST (UTC-4) | Thu May 21, 9:00 AM |
| 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico | AST (UTC-4) | Thu May 21, 9:00 AM |
| 🇯🇲 Jamaica | EDT (UTC-4) | Thu May 21, 9:00 AM |
Where to Read Garden of May Chapter 2
You can read the official Korean version exclusively on Ridibooks. The manhwa is published by Ridibooks with the original Korean title 오월의 정원에서. No official English platform has been announced yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the author?
Written by Seo Dam-yeon (서다운).
What genre is this?
Josei, Romance, Fantasy, Alternate History, Palace Romance.
Is it ongoing?
Yes, the manhwa launched on May 19, 2026, and is currently ongoing with only 1 chapter released so far.
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